Omaha daily bee., 1896-01-12
LOOKS MORE SERIOUS NOW
Transvaal Demanding Concessions Which
England is Not Likely to Make.
ABSOLUTE INDEPENDENCE ONE OF THEM
Rumors of Another Widespread Com
spirncy at Biormfontcin Conn
piicntc the situntion-lGx-
citcmcnt Intense.

, sptrncy at UiOemfOutciu Conn
piicntc the situntion-Ex-
citcmcnt Intense.
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Jan. o.
(Yia London. Jan. 11.)-The situation here has
suddenly become moro serious and feeling IL
at the highest tension. 1t is now learned
upon what seems to be the best OF authority
that the government CT the Transvaal re.
public will demand concessions from Great
Britain which the latter will make only after
a struggle. 1t has been known for three days
that President Kruger insists upon the re-
linquishment by Great Britain Of the latter's
suzerainty ovsr the South African republic,
Even this demand has aroused the indignation
of the Englshmen on the Rand 10 the highest
pitch, for the REIMBURSEMENT Of her suzerainty
over the Transvaal would practically lose to
England great portion of her prestige in
| South Africa.
conference between President Kruger
and Sir Hercules Robinson, governor of Cape
Colony, leaves the situation even more
strained and difficult to settle 1t is now un-
derstood that Kruger demands the annexa-
tion of Amatongaland TO the Boer republic.
Amatongaand was recently added TO the
| COlOUy VI III duuillOH hIueSST lHslSls
upon the abrogation of tbs treaty of 1884, by
which the English suzerainty over the Trans
| vaal was recognized, and the institution and
| enforcement of passport system throughout
| the country
These demands. coupled with the demands
| for an indemnity of 100000 for the rscent
| jameson raid, the exile OF Cecil Rhodes and
| tho annulment Of the charter Of the British
South African company, leaves the situation
graver than ever
To add to the gravity of the crisis it is
| now learned that widespread conspiracy
exists at Bloemfonten, capital Of the Orange
Free state, against Transvaal.
feeling of great uneasiness, accompanied
by depression prevails here. 1t is under
stood that the ultlanders reform committee is
to be tried for high treason before the high
court of Pretoria Several members of the
company have fed and one Of them was al |
lowed to depart after depositing surety for
his appearance when called upon The amount
deposited was 100000.
The government is greatly incensed at the |
tardy and Incomplete surrender by the uit- |
landers of their arms, which, it is believed, |
are being concealed. Only about 1000 rifles |
have been given up, whereas 10000 are said |
to have been issued.
JAMESON REMOVED FROM OFFICE.
CAPE TOWN, Jan. 11.-A proclamation
Issued by Sir Hercules Robinson. governor of
Cape Colony, removes DR.. Jameson from the
He is replaced by Mr. +. ]. Newton. secre-
tary CT the British colony of B:chuanaland
Delegates from the Orange Free State have
been sent to the Transvaal to confer with
the government of therspublic as to the steps
to be taken IN the event Of the Orange Free
state being asked to assist the Transvaal.
1t has been reported to the government at
Bloemfonten, capital Of the Orange Free
state. that documents have been discovered
showing that a widespread plot existed
against the Transvaal. Governor Robinson
is absolved from all knowledge of the matter.
MORE OF THE RAID.
LONDON JAM 11.-A special dispatch from
Cape Town, published today, says that many
dstails of DIR. sJameson's raid have been
brought there by Captain Thatcher who
fought against the Beers with Jamesons free
hooters and then escaped disguised as a re-
porter.
The captain says that when DR.. Jameson
tried to get round ths Boer position his men | {
were dropping off their horses from exhaus-
tion and hunger. The raiders also suffered
rapid-fre guns became overheated and Il
jammed. The flag Of truce hoisted by the /
freebooters was made from a portion of /
shirt of one of the wounded men and was v
waved over their heads from the barrel of b
a rife without Jamesons consent The a
latter cried like child when the raiders i
surrendered. and the men loudly cursed the 1
Rand uitlanders for failing to send them the
promised assistance.
The Globe this afternoon says it hears on
good authority that the first destination of the
British flying squadron will be the Mediter-
ranean, and it adds that the vessels which
may eventually be ordered to Delagoa bay a
Will procsed by the SueZ canal 20 that the | n
can communicate with them until
the last moment.
A dispatch to the Pail Mall Gazette from a
Japetown. published this afternoon. says C
hat. President Kruger has extended the r
fRr tt~tl ltcarr Of flo, ,Inr
1t johannesburg until o'clock tonight, az s
,nly three out of fifty Maxim guns have been C
given up. el
Eloff President Kruegers eldest grandson Il
t is added, nearly caused a riot at Johannes A
,urg He rode into the town at the head of zi
small body of burghers and fired blank v
cartridges right and left. The authorities p
promptly stopped his display and sent him le
Jack to Kruegersdorp. The Transyaal gov O.
later published statement saying II
t was regretted that Eloff escaped.
dispatch from johannesburg. dated the b
9th, says 1t is reported from Pretoria that h
Dr.. jameson and officers have been started Il
or Natal where they will be handed over fl
he laws making it a punishable offense to
repare a warlike demonstration against a s.,
riendly state. According to this dispatch C
eyeral further arrests have occurred at b
topped. Business Is stagnant in conse
rence of the existing condition Of affairs. SC
ONLY, ONE AMERICAN ARRESTED. hi
Hayes Hammond, the American mining ",
ngineer, one of the members Of the reform | ~
ommittee arrested at johannesburg yester- -
ay and taken to Pretoria, charged with high o.
reason, is said to be the only American in
nown to have been arrested up to the present ..
me in consequence Of the Transvaa troubles. a,
A report from Durham, Natal, says: Hon. ~
ir Walter Francis Hely-Hutchnson, gov n,
nor of Natal has gone TO Pretoria 10 arrange ~
18th Sir Hercules Robinson, governor of ~
ape Colony, for the transportation of DR.. II
ameson and his followers through Natal to
ngland. Persons attached to the colonial ID
ice think all Of DR.. Jameson's force Will
Q brought to England to be dealt with by
le queen. Arrangements have been made II
convey the persons already under arrest CO
en- Captetown to England by troopshlp. ro
The Observer published Sunday morning e ne
the interests OF the unionst party an pa
litorial which saws The manner in which in