Terms of Peace in South Africa
The Edinburgh Evening News of April 12 has stated that Mr. Kruger, in behalf of the Boers, desires peace on the following conditions:
Absolute independence will not be made an issue if otherwise a satisfactory form of government can be reached.
The proclamation of banishment must be canceled, the confiscated property restored to its owners, and all other property destroyed by the British soldiers must be paid for by their government.
The recognition of both languages in the schools and courts.
The pardon of rebels and the release of political prisoners.
All prisoners of war are to be returned to South Africa on a fixed date.
The foregoing terms and conditions are to be carried out under the supervision of one or more of the powers friendly to the Boer cause.
Negotiations have now reached such a point as to promise a speedy termination of the war in South Africa.