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SOUTH AFRICAN WAR ENDED Thirty-Three flonths' War Brought to a Conclusion on Saturday Night. Boers Accept Terms. KITCHENFH'S MESSAGE. PEETOEIA, May 31.â€" (11.15 p. m.) â€" A document containing terms of siirrender was signed here this evening at half-past ten o'clock by all the Boer representatives, as â- well as by Lord Milner, the Bri- tish High Commissioner in South Africa, and myself. KITCHENER KITCHENER TO MINTO. OTTAWA. Jxme 1.â€" His Excel- lency the Governor-General receiv- ed the following cable to-night: Pretoria, June 1st. â€" Peace was signed last night. KITCHENER. London, Jui;e 2. â€" Peace has been declared after nearly two years and eight months of war, which tried the British empire to its uttermost, and which wiped out the Boers from the list of nations. The war has come to an end with Lord Kitchener's an- nouncement from Pretoria that he. Lord ililner and the Boer delegate-s had signed "terms of surrender. " This announcement has been antici- pated for several days, and it was dolinitely forecast in those des- patches; but its receipt on Sunday afternoon took the nation by sur- prise, as everybody ha.s conlidently believed that the House of Commons would hear tlie lirst news to-day. 'i;nE KING'S MESSAGE. The edge of the anticipation with wjiich Great Britain awaited the pro- mised statement in the House of Com- mons from air. Balfour, the govein- ment leader, was still further dulled by the following message from King Edward to his people, which was is- ued after midnight: "The King has received the wel- come news of the cessation of hos- tilities in South Africa with infinite satisfaction and His Majesty trusts that peace may speedily be followed by the restoration of prosperity in his new dominions, and that the feelings necessarily engendered by war wil) give place to earnest co- operation on the part of His Maj- esty's South .\frican subjects in pro- moting the welfare of their common country." How greatly King Edward's in- sistence that peace in South Africa be secured prior to his coronation influenced the present agreement will probably never be luiown until the private memoirs of the present re- gime arc given to the public. KUUGER IS SURrmSED. According to a dcspatcli from The Daily Expi-ess from Utrecht. Hol- land, Mr. Kruger was informed that pdRce had been declared, shortly af- ter eight o'clock last night. Mr. Kru- ger had been asleep. "My God," he said, "It is impossible!" Mr. Kru- ger and his entourage, the despatch continues, hope to be permilte<l to return to the Transvaal. This, how- ever, is quite unlikely. The news which Great Britain was so a:ixiously awaiting came charac- teristically on an entirely pacilic and uninteresting Sunday afiei'uoon, â- when London presents a sadly dead and dc.s«rtcd appearance. Very late Sa'turday night, a despatch was re- ceived from Lord Kitchener, in which lie sai«l the Boer delegates were com- ing to I'retoria. that they had ac- cepted Gi-cat Britain's terms, and that they were prepared to sign terms of surrender. Mr. Brodrick, the Wai- Secretary, pei^^onally com- municated this message to King Ed- wai-d, wlio was at Buckingham Val- a.ce. But the government declined to take any chances, and nothing con- cerning the receipt of this message was allowed to leak out. OFFICIAL MESSAGE. At about 1 o'clock Sunday after- noon, tlic War OflScc received the fol- lowing despatch from Lord Kitch- ener, dated Pretoria, Saturday, May 31, 11.15 o'clock p. m.: "A document concerning terms of aurvcndcr was signed here this even- ing at hiilf past 10 o'clock by all the Boer representatives, as well as by Lord Milner and myself" The clerk on duty at the War OfHce transmitted this message to Bucking- hiun Palace. where King Edwaixl was Uiuching. .M about 5 o'clock word was re- ceived permitting the publication of this message, and the .small notice which was stuck up outside the War Office consisted of a copy of Lord •Kitchenor'u cablegram. A similar notice was put up outside the Col- onial Ofl'icc. Beyond these two »kin,'V>y b'ls of paper, London knew uothi -^ I.; the great event. SPREAn LlKi: WILDFIUE. Itt the clubs, he hotels and the nfcwsiuvpcr oflices,. which were almost a'l deaertOJl, the momentous news THE MARKETS Prices of Grain, Cattle, etc in Trade Centres. GRAIN. Toronto, Juno 3.â€" Wheat â€" The market is unchanged. No 2 while and red ([uotcd at 79 to 80c mid- dle freight. No. 2 spring steady at 77 to 78c miiidle freight, and No. 2 goose, 69c east. Manitoba No. 1 hard steady at 85 Jc Toronto and west; No. 1 Northern at 82c, artl No. 2 Northern at «0c, Toronto and west. Grinding in transit prices 2ic higher. Flour â€" Ninety per cent. Ontario patent quoted at S2.'.>5 middle freights, in buyers' sacks. Straight rollers, in wood, (juoted at S3. 25 to S3. 55. Manitoba dours are steady; Hungarian patents, 54.05 to 84.25 delivered, on track, Toronto, bags included, and strong bakers', §3.80 to S3. 95. Oatmealâ€" Car lots in bbls, S4.S5 on track, and in sacks, at §4.70. Broken lots, 25c extra. Millfeedâ€" Bran is steady at S17 to $17.50 outside. Shorts, $19 to §20 outside. At Toronto bran is §19 to S19.50. and shorts §20.50. Mani- toba brani. §20 in sacks, and shorts, $23 in sacks. Toronto. Barley â€" Trade quiet: No. 2 quoted at 54c middle freight, and No. 3 at 52c middle freight. Buckwheat â€" The market is firm at 61 to G2c east. Oats â€" No. 2 white sold at 45c low freights to New York, and No. 3 white nominal at 43Jc. Corn â€" No. 2 yellow, 63c west, and No. 2 mi.xed, 62c west. Pea.s â€" F.'W olTering; No. H quoted at 77 to 79c west. Good to choice export cattle sold at from $5.75 to $6.25 per cwt., with from ten to twenty cents nioro paid for selected lots. There was a fair I enquiry, though trade might heve ] been more brisk. Good to choice I changed, but there is an upward tcn- I dency in sitj(W>. Sheep are worth from 4 to 4|c ptr )b. For bucks the price is 3i to 3^1. ^v lb. Spring lainbs fetch from S2. to ?* each. Ex- tra choice will ^11 up to So each. For yearlings tiio prico ia from 5 to 5ic per lb. Thin yearlings are not wanted here. The top price for hogs is $7 per cwt.; light and fat hogs are S6.75 per cwt. Hogs to fetch the top price must be of prime qual- ity, and scale not below 160 nor above 200 lbs. Following is the range of quota- tions: CATTLE, Shippers, per cwt $5.25 S6.35 Do., light 4.50 5.50 Butcher, choice 4.75 5.50 Butcher, ordinary to good 4.00 5.50 Stockers. per cwt 3.00 4.00 SHEEP AND LAMBS. Choice ewes, per cwt ..3.75 4.60 Yearlings, per cwt 4.00 5.50 Sprinsr lambs, each 2.O0 4.00 Bucks, per cwt 3.25 3.75 MILKERS AND CALVES Cows, each 25.00 50.00 Calves, each 2.00 10.00- HOGS. Choice hogs, per cwt ... 6.75 7.00 Light hogs, per cwt. 6. 50 6.75 Heavy hogs, per cwt. 6.50 6.75 Sows, per cwt 3.. 50 4.00 Stags, per cwt __ i 0.00 2.00 THE FIRST VISITOR. King GEN. LORD KITCHENER. was ticked out on the tape. Then, like wildlire, about 6 o'clock and without any vi.sible means for the transmission of the news. London awakened to the fact that the South African war was over. The inhabit- ants of the east end fiodked to the Mansion House. that mecca of the boisterously patriotic, just in time to see the Lord Mayor of London, Sir Joseph C. Dimsdale, come to a balcony on the • front of the muni- cipal headquarters and announce that terms of siirrende? had been signed in South Africa. Amid man.y cheers the Lord Mayor made a short speech, in which he expressed his hope that London would show its appreciation of the good news by behaving itself decently and in an orderly manner. FOR A HAPPY PEACE. "Let us," said the Lord Mayor in conclusion, "now pray for a long and happy peace." At this statement the assembled crowd, which was in no humor for praying, yelled lustily, and at the instance of the Lord Mayor gave hearty cheers for King Edward, fol- lowed by cheers for men who died in South Africa since the war com- menced. CITY WENT WILD. By 8 o'clock last night the news had become generally, known. A few belated extra editions "«iiiowsi)upers were peddled about the streets, but before their appearance the^enterpri»- ing hawkers, who for a lortg time past had kept Union Jacks, toathers and horns, stored up in anticipation of the present event, were much in evidence. The efforts of the hawkers recei\-ed lucrative rewards, with the result that until long after midnight the national flags were wa\-ed indis- criminately by well-meaning royster- crs. There was scarcely an omnibus or a cab which was not adornetl with the national emblem, luipro- \-isetl processions marche<l up and down the Strand and Piccadilly. Sporadic cheering and much horn- blowing atoned for the .•»lininess of | the crowds, which, had their volume j been greater would doubtless have I rivalled "MafeJting Night." As it was the demonstrations of the | night resulted in a gonial and harm- less sort of jubilation, which con- | tinned long after midnight. Outside of Buckingham Falaco. where King Edward kept himself in wisi! .seclusion, a crowd of fairly good proportions gathered and here. as elsewhere, -the national anthem was sung lustily. j SENTRIES GUARDED MESSAGE, j Two sentries and many policemen i guarded the historic mcs.sagc out- side of the War Ortice. which could scnrecly be read by the dickering ! Kn.««light. After reading this notice j the people passed on" r eager crowds I into the more eastern districts of j London, where there wore no ilium- ' inations such as made the cluNi on > Pall Mall noticeable. I "Good Old Kitchener," and "We're blooming glad it's over," were among the phrases shouted by the crowd. A large number of those who had relatives at the front participated in to-night's street scenes and lent a serious and often pathetic touch to what would otherwise have been an amusing Jollification. "Dear Old Bill" or some such name, would be called out by some one in the crowd, with an added "He'll soon be 'ome." SOCIETY CELEBRATED. While the general public celebrated the news of peace in the streets, so- ciety was equally joyous?, although perhaps, not quite so demonstrative. At the fosliionable hotels and res- taiu-ants, patriotic airs were played, and tliose present repeatedly stood up and cheered when the bands played "God Save the King." In the metinwhile. the news had been conveyed to most of the churches, who.se l.-}lls claifged out the message of peace. Preadiers stopped in their prayei'S antl their sermons to read Lord Kitchener's laconic message to their congregations. The Archbishop of Canterbury has appointed .lune 8th a day of na- tional thanj<Kgi^ ing, in which Cai^ dinal Vaughan will join, In behalf of the Catholics. COUNTH-y^ PRODUCE. Dried Apples â€" Trade is very dull, with oirerings at 5c per lb. Evap- orated, lOi to lie. Hops â€" Trade quiet. with prices steady at 12c; yearlings, 7c'. Honey â€" The market is dull; comb, §2 to S2.25 per dozen. Maple syrup â€" Market quiet, with prices unchanged. Pure new make, Imperial gallons, 90c to Si: old, as to quality, 70 to SOc. Sugar, 9 to 9ic per lb. Beans â€" The maj-ket is dull, with little demand. Prices rule at §1 to $1.25. Hay, baled â€" The market is firmer, with fair demiftid; timothy, SlO.75 to Sll, the latter for No. 1. Straw â€" The market is quiet. Car lots on track quoted at v5 to S5..'j0. the latter for No. 1. Poultry^Supplies are small, and the demand fair. We quote: â€" <ftu-- keys. young, 13 to 13ic per lb.; old, 11 to' 12c; chickens, 80 to 90c per pair. Potatoesâ€" The market is unchang- ed. Car lots are quoted at SOc per bag, and small lots at 90c. of Barotseland Calls King Edward. A London despatch says : â€" The first of the black monarchs to reach London for the coronation ceremon- ies is Lewanika, King of Barotse- land. He had an interview with King Edwiu-d on Friday, after which he sent a cable despatch to his son, saying : â€" "To-day is the day of my life. With my own eyes I have seen and saluted a chief, who, besides be- ing a great King, is a kind man." On Thui-sday Lewanika was on the point of starting on a diiving tour through the West of England, 'â-  when King Edward sent him a mes- i sage saying that he would be glad I to meet him. Lewaiii'ka came to j London and called at Buckingham • Palace, where he shook hands with : the King and conversed with him. I During the visit he received some of his Majesty's cigars, and they smolv-^ ed together. BRITAIN'S GREAT NAVY. 35 Ships Completed During Past Year. A London despatch says : â€" In a discussion of the navy estimates in the House of Commons on Thursday, the Secretiij-.v of the Admiralty, Mr. Arnohi-Korster, refuted Sir Charles Dilke's suggestion that tho Gov- ernment shipbuilding programme was so small tus to create a bad im- prft-!sioii abroad. The Secretary said that during the past year 35 ships had been completed, 75 ves- sels were now under construction, including 20 ainiored cruisers. and the -^dmiralty contemplated imme- .liatcly proceeding with upwards of 27 other ships. The vote for the construction of vessels alone, he said, (hiring the pre.scnt .vear, would amount to over £9,000,000. HOG PRODUCTS. Dressed hogs arc firmer. Hog pro- ducts in active demand at unchang- ed prices. We quote: â€" Bacon, long clear, 11 to 11 Jc, in ton and case lots. Mess pork. S21.5U; do., short cut. S23 to S23.50. Smoked meatsâ€" Hams. 13 J to 14 Jc; breakfast bacon, 14J to 15c: rolls, 11 J to 12c; backs. 14 J to 15c, and shoulders, lie. Lardâ€" The market is fimi, with good demand. We quote:- â€" Tierces, llic; tubs, llic; pails, llic; com- pound, 9 to 10c. HORSES KILL TIGER. Fierce Battle on Circus Train While on the Run. A Pouglikeeps-ic, N.Y., despatch says : â€" A two-year-old Indian tiger was killed in a fight with horses on a circus train while en route from Goshen to Poughkeepsie, early on Friday. The tigef, which had been recently impoi-ted, escaped from its wagon-den while the train was in motion. It crawled^jer the tops of four wagons, and i^jfBJgsi a car con- taining 30 draught horses. A fierce battle ensued, the panic-^stricKen horses plunging and kicl^ing a.( the savage intruder. When tlfe train reached here the tiger was found dead and mangled under the hoofs of one of the horses. Six of the horses were badly scratched and bitten. f- A BOMB FOR THE CZAR. Young Woman Arrested With One in Her Handkerchief. A despatch to the London Central News from St. Petersburg, dated Tuesda.v. says: "Secret service officers arre.'Hed a young woman at Tsarskoe Selo, the suuuuer residence of the Czar, carry- ing an infernal machine concealed in her handkerchief. The identity of the woman has not yet been estab- UsheO." THE DAIRY MARKETS. Butter â€" The receipts are moderate, and ju'ices are steauy. The supply* of rolls is ample. We quote: â€" fine , 1-lb. rolls, 16 to 17c; choice large ; rolls, 1-t to 15c; mediuui. l.'Jc: low grades, in tubs and pails. 10 to 12c; creamery prints. 19 to 20c. and tubs, 18 to iOc. B]gg.s â€" The receipts are moderate, and the demand less active. Case lots sell at 13J to 14c a dozen. Cheeseâ€" Market is (piiet, at 124 for old. Tho m-.irket for new^ is 11 to llic. UNITED ST.\TES IMARKETS. Milwaukee. June 3.â€" Wheatâ€" Weak; Closeâ€" No. 1 Northern. 78 to 78ic; No. 2 Northern. 77 to 77Jc; July, 72Jc. Hyeâ€" .Steady: No. 1 oi'ic. Barley- Dull; No. 2, 71.J to 72c; sample, t'5 to "lie. Corn- July. 62ic. l)uluth, June 3.â€" Closeâ€" Wheat â€" Cash. No. 1 hard. 77c: No. I Northern. 74c; No. 2 Northern, 72c; May. 733c: July, 71c; September. 71 .Jc: Manitoba No. 1 Northern, cash and May, 73c; No. 2 Northern, 70ic. Oatsâ€" Cash. 44 ic; September, 29ic. Mir.neapolis. June 3. â€" Close â€" Wheatâ€" May. 74ic: J>ily, 734c; Sep- tember. 69 i to 70c; on track. No. 1 hard. 77Jc; No. 1 Northern. 75i to 75;c; No. 2 Northern, 73jt to 74ic. Flo-ir- First patents. $3.80 to $.3.- 90: second patents, $3.60 to $3.70; first clears. $2.90 to S3: second clears. $2.30. Bran- In bulk, $14 to $14.25. LIVE sroCK JIARKETS. Toronto, June 3. â€" .\t the Western cattle yards to-day the receipts were only 42 carloads, including 659 cat- tle, 375 sheep and lainbs, 400 hogs. 2.50 calves, and a few milch cows. Cattle was. if anything, a shade ea.sier. but tlic market can be fairly described as unchanged all round. CHINA'S REBELLION. A Battle in Which the Losses Numbered 1,500 Men. Cabling from Shanghai, the corre.s- pondont of the London Daily Mail sa.vs the southern rebellion is in full activity, and that a severe bat- tle has been fought at Chutuhsien, in which the rebels were defeate<! by the Government forces, with loss«9 amounting to 1,.500 men in killed or wounded. The Government troops pursued the rebels to their en- trenched villages and cut olT their supplies. The insurgents, continues the correspondent, who included boys and women, made desperate sorties from tho villages and forced tho Government troops to retreat. The rebel leader, Ching Ting Pin, was killed. The rebels are increasing in strength, concludes the Daily Mail's despatch, and Boxers are gathering in large numbers in Shantung Pro- vince. PROVI^XIAL DEATH RATb. Figures for April Show Little Over 14 per Thousand. A despatch from Toronto snys :- The monthly report of the Provin- cial Board of Health gives the total deaths from all causes in April as 2,490. as compared with 2.427 for April of last year. This makes tho death rate 14.4 per thousand. Deaths from contagious diseoses for April of this year and last arc as follows : â€" Scarlatina, f His year. 13, 1 last 17 ; diphtheria, this year 36, i. last. 39 ; measles, this .vear W, Instj 14 ; typhoid, this \ear 24. la«t 12 ;' : lul>ercutosis, this y.ar 23.'?. last 236..' Ninety-one per cent, of the total, population reported, wTiilc last year, the percentage was ninety. SeVferi hundred and fifty munieipilttties re-' ported out of seven hundred and seventy, while tho totnT number J;^ â- ' porting in ApriV Uwt. 'yaaf •*«» seVeil' hundred auijl forty-fitv**- /- •- " "I't ^^ .11 '..I'.