New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-26
DEFENCE
lsY CABLE TO THE TRIBUNE.1

Copvrfght: 1896; bv The Tribune Assocfatfon
London. Feb. 25.-The mysterious voyage OF
the Victoria ended to-day. DR.. Jameson ana
dozen officers Of his command were taken IN a
steam launch to Waterloo Pier. where they were
transferred to omnbuses and driven rapidly 10
Bow Street DR. jameson was recognized wheh
he landed and crowd ran ofter the vehicles
cheering wildly. The courtroom had been
crowded ell DAY long In expectation OF MS
coming and although it was 7:30 when he en-
tered II was filled with Jngo sympathizers
His appearance with his companions was 'he
signal for an outburst OF cheering. which the
Bench and officials were powerless TO suppress
The proceedings were formal, Dr.. Jameson
and his companions being charged with VIOLA
ton Of the Foreign Enlistment act Ihey
were released on their own reccgnizance In t2'VVo
hail ard left the courtroom. being cheered again
nv the spectators. DR.. Jameson was looking
well. and could not restrain an expression Oh
pleasure over the warmth or MS reception
Whoever Is responsible for the absurd pohcy OF
silence and mystery in regard to Jameson
arrival it has merely pQued public curiosity
and IN the end has failed to prevent an unusually
marked demonstration of popular sympathy
Mr. Chamberlain has been criticised for con-
yert,ng the Colonial Once into press informa-
ton bureau; the law officers or the crown nave
rendered themselves ridiculous by an attempt
10 establish silence bureau and paddock every
official mouth BY their anxiety TO MAINTAIN ao-
.o,ute secrecy about the arrangements for jane
sons movements and arraignment they nave
concentrated the attention of the public upon
the whole affair." which. from the sailing OF
the Victoria from Malta. has been most stupidly
MANAGED The effect Of to-night's scene can
hardly fall 10 cause intense suspicion and DIS
trust IN the Transvaai, and TO increase the DIM
entities Of Mr.. Chamberlain In bringing order out
Of chaos in South Africa.
II DR. Jameson's trial takes place BEFORE three
Judses there will be q special jury, ana the
chances Of his conviction will be more faVoraoic
than II the case were tried before common
fury One Of his officers, being an American was
rot included in the arraignment
The main charge against DR.. jameson Is that
of unlawfully preparing and setting out on a
military expedition against friendly STATE
without the consent Of her Majesty. The case Is
adjourned for fortnight. when the procedure
will be determined upon with precision unless
another postponement be required by the absence
OF necessary witnesses for the Crown or the oe-
fence.
rwo witnesses arrived to-day who will te"t!fy
20 ~. cutting Of the wires and the delivery OF
the dispatcSes ordering the return OF the col
,ur TIA troopers who arrived Sunday. and
who wers well represented to-day In the court
room, and on the street, will not be important
Witnesses since facts respecting the invasion are
easily proved.
The penalty for conviction VIII not exceed TWO
wears imprisonment and fine
Many techncalities will be raised by the couh-
sol for the defence involving the question OF
suzerainty. and whether the Transvaal Is for-
.,on State These will have to be argued be-
fore the evidence is submitted. l. ~ L.