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 Flemming: Was nothing said about receipts issued by the British themselves?

General de Wet: Lord Kitchener said that they would not be paid out till after the war, but not to speculators.

Commandant Flemming: There is therefore hope for British receipts?

General de Wet: Yes.

Mr. Naudé: Is a man a burgher who became such after the commencement of the war?

Advocate L. J. Jacobsz: No one is a burgher who became such after the war had begun.

Mr. Birkenstock asked a question with reference to creditors.

General Botha: In reply to Mr. Birkenstock I may say that we discussed that question formally, but the British representatives would not bind themselves with reference to the new Government's future policy, but asked us to trust that new Government to protect debtors.

General du Toit: Does Natal hold another view regarding the rebels?

General de Wet: Yes.