The peace negotiations between the governments of the South African Republic and the Orange Free State, and the representatives of the British government, which terminated in the peace concluded at Vereeniging on the 31st May, 1902

by J. D. Kestell; D. E. van Velden

Commandant Alberts: No war tax—therefore there will be other taxes?

General Smuts: Yes, certainly, but they will be imposed on all inhabitants.

Mr. P. R. Viljoen: If anyone has a Government note or receipt must he prove how he obtained it?

General Smuts: Clause 10 is directed against speculators who have bought up notes.

Commandant Jacobsz: What course will be pursued in cases where notes have passed from hand to hand?

General Botha: The Clause is directed only against speculators.

Mr. Birkenstock: Do the words: "to assist those who are not able to assist themselves," mean that widows, orphans and maimed will be assisted?

General Botha: Yes.

Mr. Birkenstock: A pension, for instance?

General Botha: No pension.