The herald., 1896-01-10
THE TRANSVAAL TROUBLES
Continued by Rand Men Refus.
ing to Disarm
A RUSS0-GERMAN ALLIANCE
Which is Said to Be Seeking England s
Humiliation
The German Editors are Falling Over One An
other in Their Anxiety to Dis.
claim Respon sibiIity
Associated Press Special Wire.

PRETORIA. Iransvaal, Jan. 9.-Ihe gov
ern;nent is showing discomfort at the re-
luctance displayed by the Rand men to
disarm. 1t is estimated that 10000 of the
latter have been armed and only 2000 have
yielded their arms. The armed Beers in
the field are also inpatient.
The position a, Johannesburg is critical
and the Boer leaders have the utmost
difficulty in restraining their men.
A proclamation has just been issued cali
ing. upon all the Rand men to di sarm
before o'clock on Friday evening, on pain
of prosecution. Those complying will be
hardened, except the leaders of the revolt.
There is feeling here that the Rhodes
charter will be cancelled to prevent further
disorders.
LONDON, Jan. 1O.-A dispatch to the
Times from Johannesburg confirms the
report that sympathy with DR.. Jameson
makes the Uitlanders reluctant to disarm,
but,as it is estimated that there are 10000
armed Boers around the town there is no
fear of other rebellion.
The directors of the chartered South
African company have decided to request
the government to institute an inquiry into
DIR. Jameson's action.
"Ihe shops are reopening," continues
the Times, land business is resuming its
normal course. 1t develops that DR.. jam
eson's forces marched 100 miles in ninety
hours"
The Times has an editorial which strong
ly protests against cancellng the Rhodes
charter.
RUsso-GERMAN ALLIANCE.
New YORK, Jan. 9.-rhe SUMS London
cable says:
emperor William has not yet made
known his decision upon the fate of Europe.
1t must not be assumed that he has noti-
fled the British government of his inten-
tion to recognize the independence of the
Transvaal republic. We do not know
what Great Brtain's reply through diplo-
matte circles has been. We know that she
is preparing for war with all the resources
and energy at her command.
''The ISSUE is perfectly clear. If Ger
many lands troops at Deiagoa bay or sends
a minis err res:dent to Pretoria, England
will declare war gainst Germany. There
can be no doubt upon that point. Emperor
William must abandon his purpose or
i draw his sword. We shalt soon know
which it is to be. The gravity of the situa-
ton is greatly increased by the fact. which
today came to light, that the emperor's in
tention to deny British psotectorate over
the Transvaal aniedates Or. .iameson's
disastrous raid. The result of that in
vason served to postpone instead OF to
cause the execution of the Kaissr's pur-
pose.
''This knowledge, which changes the
whole aspect of the crisis, suggests that the
emperors action may be deliberate
provocation of war. 1t creates the belief
in some qaarfers that Germany is not
alone ia seeking the humiliation of Great
Britain. The idea has gained possession
of the English popular mind that the
Kaiser is counting on the support of France
in attacking this country.
This impression is not shared by men
whose opinions are valuable. The more
pnl l,Ia haaIt Il Illlr Il Gfr-
mauy's real supporter and that the czar's
government has long been preparing by its
alliance with France to secure neutrality
in the struggle between her enemies. The
kaiser's letter to the czar. dispatched by
special messenger last Sunday, is said to
have an important effect in the present
issue OF peace or war;"
A GERMAN BACKDowN
LONDON, Jan. 9.-The chances of war
between Great Britain and Germany are
looked upon today as remote. there being a
decided tone of backdowu in the utter
ances of the German press towards Great
Britain. The Patl Mall Gazette says
'.The steps taken in the highest quarters to
obtain ty family influence n full eXplana-
jon from Emperor William and the com
mupications which passed. did more than
anything to bring about the change IN the
| tone of the German official press towards
Great Britain. German newspapers,
official, semi-otllcial and reptile, are tum-
| bling over one another in their anxiety to
explain that tension of the relations was
The fault Of England"
DEMANDS or THE EOERS
LONDON, Jan. 9.-The foreign Office this
afternoon had dispatch saying the Beers
! demanded the banishment of Mr.. Rhodes
| from Africa and the abandonment of the
! rights of Great Britain regarding iransvsal
and Deicgoa bay. The dispatches were
| discredited. on the ground that Sir Hsro ules
Robinson, governor If Cape Colony, in the
dispa ches to the colonial Office Innje TO
menton of any such demands or condi-
tious.
The receipt of the dispatch from Preto-
| ria announcing the extreme demands OF
the south African republic for the sLrren-
| der of all British rights and su.erainty, ETC.,
over Transvaal and Delogoa bay, however,
has again changed the complexion of af-
! fairs.
In the meantime there is little or no
abatement of the anti-German feeling
| here. At meeting of the London Eafliyxal
| federation today resolution was passed
! demanding the immediate removal of En-
peror William from the army and navy
| list. The baseless report that the officers
| of the First dragoons, in tho garrison at
| Dublin, of which regiment the emperor was
made honorary colonel by Queen Victoria,
! burned MS inttJesty III cihSys Was recelNSu
with cheering. The colonel of the Fixst
| dragons this afternoon telegraphed tfrat
there was no ground for this story. 1t is
said that before the receipt of this official
| denial the German ambassador, Count Won
Eatzfedt- t-Wildenburg, made representa-
| tions on the subject to the marquis of
Salisbury, asking to be informed as to the
truth of the affair.
! SETTLEMENT EXPECTED.
| NEW YORK, Jan. "a dispatch to the
Herald from Berlin says:
In diplomatic circles here it is believed
that an amicable settlement of the Trans
vaal question is only a question of
days. The warlike preparations made
| by England are regarded as a
ridiculous demonstration to cover
the inevitable check to her policy. The
precipitate extradition of Dr. Jameson
causes surprise here. The Kreuz Zeitung
asks against whom are the armamcnts Of
England directed and expresses the opinion
| that England wishes to divert attention
from Africa in order to snap up the Trans
/, vaal.
Snodgrass Indicted
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