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|, The committee of the provisional
government OF johannesburg went to
Pretoria and had an interview with
President Kruger Wednesday evening.
The president, after listening to the
complaints made, promised to redress
representation in the government Of
the Transvaal, concluded three
days armistic with the insurgents and
thus removed any further. real cause
for raising men TO support Or. Jane
son.
When Dr. Jameson's forces were
first sighted in the Transvaal territory
they were met by messenger from
Commander Marco, who requested
them to withdraw. DR.. Jamison re-
piled that he intended to proceed with
his original plans, which were not hos
tile to the people Of Transvaal, add
ing: 1--WE are here in reply to the in
vitation Of the principal residents of
the Rand to assist them in their de-
mands for justice and the ordinary
rights of every citizen of a civilized
state
Fighting between the Beers and the
invaders began soon afterwards near
krugersdorp, where the Beers occu-
pied strong position. The British
force was commanded by Sir John
Willoughby, assisted by Major Goold
Adams OF Mata belle war fame. In ad-
ditlon to the strong position they oc-
cupled, the Beers outnumbered Jane
sons command by at least six to one.
Bnt although the latter were ex-
hausted by their long night and day
march without food having expected
TO be met by the Uitlanders IN force
with all the supplies necessary, they
only suffered a slight reverse. losing
one killed. The Beers, however, cap
tured twelve prisoners.
In spite OF the pacific attitude of
President Kruger towards the Uitland-
ers, the news that DR. Jameson was
fighting his way towards Johannes
burg raised such storm of indigna-
ton against the provisional govern
ment OF the national union that a sec
ond represen tation was sent to Presi-
dent Kruger demanding that Dr..
Jameson's column be allowed to enter
and leave Johannesburg unmolested,
and also that the government Of the
Transvaal agree to pay an indemnity
onstratlor against the regime of Pres
ident Kruger.
Reed Boom in New England.
BosToN, Jan. S.-A Reed boom in
New England was sprung yesterday,
an earnest one at that, by the Boston
Journal. which has this week been
secured by a syndicate of Republican
leaders in the interest OF the Maine
statesman, the papers policy hereto
fore having been in favor of Mckinley
Every New England man of promi-
nence having been wheeled into line
for Reed and their comments clearly
voice the general opinion Of the voters
Of this section.
UTzlanoma sra-enooa convention.
PERRY, Ok, Jan. s.-The biggest
| statehood convention that ever met in
Oklahoma, will convene at Oklahoma
City Wednesday. 1t seems now that
| the Democrats have captured the dele
gates, and that the convention will
pass resolutions favoring single state
hood only. There will be nearly 500
delegates present, and a hot fight be-
tween single and double statehood is
anticipated.
Arkansas Governor wants Senatorsh1p.
LITTLE Rock, Ark. Jan. s.-Gov-
ernor James P. Clarke has announced
his candidacy for the seat in the
United States Senate now held by SEN
ator James K. Jones.