PEACE IN SOUTH AFRICA.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CVII, Issue 12850, 24 June 1902, Page 5

PEACE IN SOUTH AFRICA.

LORD KITCHENER'S DEPARTURE. AN A.PPEAL TO EMPLOYERS. THE ZULUS. United Press Association—By Electrio BCelegrftp'h—Copyright June 22. Lord Kitchener was given an enthusiastic farewell banquet at Johannesburg. He appealed to employers to find lucrative employment for Rand volunteers. Lord Kitchener has arranged for five squadrons from each of the First and Second Imperial Light Horse, South African Light Horse, Johannesburg Mounted Rifles, Kitchener's Scouts and the Scottish Horse, to retain their rifles and equipment-without cost, on the condition that they can be re-called to the military if required. General Bruce Hamilton held an Indaba of Zulus at Vryheid, and explained that the British and Boers were friends. He announced that the magistrates would inquire 'into the grievances with regard to cattle alleged to have been stolen. The Zulus expressed their loyalty, and promised to return to their homes. THE PEACE DOCUMENT. PRESENTED TO THE KING. LONDON, June 22. Colonel Hamilton, Lord Kitchener's military secretary, has arrived at Windsor, and presented the original document of the Boers'surrender to the King. _ , THE CAPE CONSTITUTION. NATAL'S ASSISTANCE. (Received June 23, 10.40 p.m.) LONDON, June 23. Sir Gordon Sprigg, the Cape Premier, was interviewed' in London. He said that his opinion with! reference to the suspension, of the Cape Constitution waa unsha-, ken. Sir A. H. Hime,. speaking at-the Natalians'. dinner, declared that Natal had sent to the' front one man for every twelve men, women and children the colony, contained. TAXATION IN THE TRANSVAAL. ■ i , THE MINING INDUSTRY. STATEMENT BY LORD MILNER. LONDON,, June 23. Lord Milner informed the South African Chamber of Mines that the new mining tax would yield'half a mill'ioni, which, with! other revenue from existing sources, would balance local expenditure. He believed that additional taxes were not intended. He hoped that arrangements in- connectioni with the dynamite duty 1 would save tile industry £300,000. There was a prospect of an early reduction of customs duties, and he added that the people would be consulted on all future measnres. Mr FiddeS, Lord Milner's Secretary, will remaim in England as adviser to Mr Ohaanberlain on South African affairs. ' BRITAIN'S TASK. SPEECH BY A GERMAN FIELD MARSHAL. LONDON, June 23. Lord Roberts entertained Count Von Waldersee, wbo is officially attending the Coronation, and his suite. Count Von Waldersee,, in proposing the toast of "The King and the British Army," said that German soldiers knew bow. difficult and! arduous was the task that the British, had' had! in Southi Africa, and which! bad been accomplished witih this utmost patriotism l , bravery and humanity. A TRIBUTE TO LORD KITCHENER, TESTIMONY OF -MR STEYN'S BROTHER. (Received June 24, 1.12 a.m.) LONDON z June 23. Mr Steyn's brother has arrived in Brussels, bearing despatches. He eulogises Lord Kitchener's diplomacy and' -generosity. The burghers henceforth will be ararohg t!he mosb loyal of the King's subjects. RESTRICTIONS REMOVED. THE SURRENDERERS. (Received June 24, 12.25 a.m.) LONDON, June 23. The system of permits for persons travelling between Transvaal towns has- been abolished. The total number of surrenderers is 18,757, including 204 rebels &fc Kimberley.