British South Africa.
DETAILS OF THE CONFERENCE. Press Association-—Telegraph—CopyrigbY Received September 11, 9.9 a.m. LONDON, September 10. A Parliamentary paper gives details of the conference with the Boer generals. In a letter dated August 20th they formally i*equested an interview, and submitted a list) containing eleven points for consideration, including the amnesty of all British subjects who fougnt against the Crown, pensions for the widows and orphans of the burghers, equal rights, Dutch, and English languages in schools and Courts, the rein- 1 statement of the officials' of the late republics in the service or compensation for loss of office, a"hd compensation for all loss occasioned the burghers by the Avar. Mr Chamberlain replied that he was greatly surprised at the manner and character of the proposals, which virtually reopened the peace treaty. He absoluetly refused to entertain the proposals^, but was willing to consider the manner of carrying out the Vereeniging terms. The JBoer generals have sailed for the Hague. . It is believed that the generals are organising an extensive lecturing tour in Britain, America, and Europe in an irreconcilable spirit.
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume XXXXVII, Issue 11734, 12 September 1902, Page 5
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182British South Africa. Wanganui Chronicle, Volume XXXXVII, Issue 11734, 12 September 1902, Page 5
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