THE EARL OF CAMPERDOWNI should like to ask the noble Marquess whether he can give the House any information with reference to the proceedings connected with the. Boer delegates and the prospects of peace.
§ THE PRIME MINISTER AND LORD PRIVY SEAL (The Marquess of SALISBURY)We have this morning received 630 some intelligence, but it is not of a very abundant character. Lord Milner and Lord Kitchener had two conferences with the Boer delegates, and at their request Lord Kitchener, while refusing an armistice on military grounds, has agreed to give facilities for the election and meeting of representatives of the various commandos to consider the position. The Boer leaders have left Pretoria for this purpose, and it is not expected that communications will be resumed in less than three weeks. I have nothing else to add.
§ House adjourned at a quarter before Five o'clock, to Monday next, a quarter past Four o'clock.