The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1896-01-10
BRITISH EAGER TOR HRR.
Are Bitterly Ineehsed Against the
Empsrcr Of Germany.
The Prsmedistsd Action q William Looked
Upon Is an Iasult
Commanding OEleors % Volunteer ReEi-
msnts OvsEWhoInssd sRith Letters
from Their Blen 70 Sc EuFellsd
for Active Service

LONDON, Jan. s.-The gravity Of the
political crisis here Is increasing In
stead of diminishing. The attitude of
Emperor William toward Great Brit
ain in the matter OF Dr.. Jameson's
freebooting expedition into the Trans
vaal, upon closer study, seems TO
have been deliberate and long
and carefully planned The Trans
Vasl incident, It would appear, was
only the pretext seized upon by the
emperor in order to enter this field
as an active opponent Of Great Britsin's
policy of aggrandizsmeut in Africa,
and her little Misunderstanding with
King Prempeh, Of Ashanti, together
with her support Of Italy's warfare
against Abyssinia, are believed to have
been the irritating features which
finally induced his ajesty to show his
hand. The British are iucensed to q
degree not witnessed since war with
Russia was threatened several years
ago.
1t is reported that the Transvasl re.
public will demand an indemnity of
50. 500, OOO from Great Britain as one Of
the results Of Dr.. Jsmes0n's invasion
of the little republic If this be true,
no doubt will be entertained that EN-
peror William, in his recent interview
with DR.. W. J. Leyds, the secretary of
state for the Transvaal, prompted the
demand and may also have announced
his intention of supporting it.
Dispatches from Berlin announce
that Emperor William had an impor-
tant conference this morning with DR..
Kayser, chief of the German colonial
office, and that further dispatches
have been exchanged bstween Berlin
and Pretoria It is evidently deter
mined not to be caught unprepsred for
war.
The report that orders have been
sent to Portsmouth, Davenport and
Chatham, for the immediate commits
sioning Of q flying squadron of war
ships is confirmed this afternoon and
has caused a profound sensation in all
circles. The flying squadrOp is or
dered to be ready for sea by January
IA, Tuesday next
The German emperor, It appears, has
planned to land a force Of Germans at
Delagoa bay in order to assist the
Beers against the British and only de-
sisted from doing so when he learned
of DR., Jameson's defeat and capture.
This, it is claimed, is proof that his
message to President Kruger, con-
graduating him upon his victory over
the British and his msjesty's reported
announcement to Dr.. w. j. Leyds, the
secretary of state OF the TransvaaI,
that Germany refused to recognize any
suzerainty over the Trsnsvaal, were
well weighed moves and the result OF
3 pFesrranged policy.
The military authorities no longer
attempt to conceal the fact of their &C
tivity in preparing for a possible war
All the regiments OF the British army
army reserve volunteers and militia re
serve, have been ordered TO make i'm
mediate returns Of their strength fol
mobilization, but as yetno further'step:
in this direction have been deemed
necessary.
Among the volunteers and militia
there is a strong feeling in favor of en-
rollment Tor active service and on al
sides the greatest enthusiasm is dis
played. There seems to be feeling
here that Great Britain has stood all
she can stand in the way of studied
opposition on the part of Germany
even If the latter is backed by France
and Russia, which is not considered L
be certain. The commanding officers
of the different regiments of volunteers
have been overwhelmed with letter.
from the men under their command
wishing to be enrolled for active serv
ice.
It can be said safely that the VA
spirit is lowering over the British en-
pire and that people Of all classes art
eagerly supporting the attitude Of thu
government in resenting the attitud,
Of Germany towards Great Britain
The press is unanimous in its approYa
Of the preparations Of the naval aHt
military authorities and the news
| papers Of all shades OF opinion agree
as to the manner in which Germany
attitude must be met.