British South Africa.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume XXXXVII, Issue 11736, 13 September 1902, Page 5

British South Africa.

Press AsaopStatm—Telegraph—Copyright. Received September 12, 9.10 a.m. LONDON, September 11. The Hon.. J. Chamberlain agreed to retransfer three farms which the Government acquired. Botha complained of the constitution of the Commissions entamsted with the distribution of the £3,000,000 grant, and asfced for further assistance. ■ Mr Chambei'lain said he would not recognise the justice of the complaint. He said he was willing to investigate specific charges, and reminded the generals that Britain's magnanimity and generosity toAvards the conquered had never been equalled. He advised them not to press for more, and declined to recognise the burgher rights granted during the war. He appealed to the generals to forget and forgive, and co-operate in working for the prosperity and liberty of South Africa. How soon complete autonomy would be granted would depend entirely on the rapidity with which the animosities died out. The newspapers characterise the generals' proposals as audacious and astonishing, and inspired by the Transvaal Legation. They applaud Mr Chamberlain's courtesy, tactfulness, and firmness. The "Daitiy News" says the Vereeniging terms were a mertei rough draft of a "free constitution. CAPETOWN, September 11. Cape residents are amazed at the generals' wildly extravagant demands. Received September 12, 10.35 p.m. CAPETOWN, September 12. Merriman moved a resolution denouncing the suspension movement and applauding Sir Gordon Sprigg. He characterised Lord Milner's letter to the Governor of the Cape as a "blazing incUisfciretion." The Council passed the Indemnity Bills.