London, 2nd June.
The terms of Peace that have been signed provide that:-—All burghers lay down their arms and recognise H.M. King Edward VIL as their lawful Sovereign.
The Boer prisoners are to be brought back to South Africa as soon as possible, without loss of liberty or property. No action is to be taken against prisoners, excepting against those guilty of acts contrary to the usages of War.
The Dutch language is to be taught in the schools where parents of children desire it, and is also to be used in the Law Cour's if necessary.
Rifles will be allowed for protection, and self-government will be introduced when circumstances permit, No war tax will be imposed upon the Transvaal Colony and Orange River Colony.
The rebels of Cape Colony and Natal will be liable to trial according to Colonial law, The rank and file will be disfranchised for life, but no death penalty will be inflicted Special service,
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.