1 MARCH 1902, Page 1
Before we leave the subject of the war we may
notice the agitation in regard to the fate of Kritzinger which is now moving many minds. We feel certain that Kritzinger will receive absolute justice, and that unless it is proved in fair trial that he committed crimes which in any country in the world would call for the death penalty, be will not receive capital punishment. If he is merely proved a rebel, his life is in no sort of danger. If he is proved a murderer, whether of black or white men, after fair trial, the fact that he is also a rebel cannot, in our opinion, be pleaded as an atonement. But though Kritzinger must have justice, it is needless to say that we, and indeed all Englishmen, will rejoice greatly if his should prove a case where the death penalty need not be enforced.
