The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-01-22

Queen Victoria has written letter to the
emperor Of Germany rebuking him for his
attitude in regard to the Transvaal, espe-
,ially in the matter of the congratulatory
message which His Majesty sent to President
Eruger.
Anti German feeling is growing rapidly In
he East End of London. The windows OF
number Of shops in Whitechapei kept by
Iermans and Hebrews have been broken,
md the Hoilander Club anu some OF the East
End German clubs have been closed, fearing
hat they might be attacked.
At large dinner of farmers and trades
hen given at Cnard, County OF Somerset,
he Mayor OF the town proposed to drink the
esfth Of all OF the Queens family except
ne grandson, referring to Emperor William
Z Germany. The toast was received with
Enthusiastic cheers, which were followed by
kseans and Kisses for Emperor William.
Political circles in London maintain that
1t be true that the Emperor OF Germany
las promised to recognize the independence
4 the Transyaal Republic by appointing
erman Resident at Pretoria instead OF
hnsul, 1t may mean war between Great
riFain and Germany.
The ST. James's Gazette says: "We would
ather face rupture with Germany than TO
,nounce the stipulation of the convention
1854 that any International ARRANGEMENT
ade by the South African Republic re-
Rires the consent and ratification OF Great
1rders have been sent to Portsmouth, Dev-
BORT and Chatham for the immediate COM
ssioning of six ships to form q flying
6dron, the object OF which is obviously to
N SQUADRON ready for any required
$ency. It viii oe composed OF two first
battleships, two frst-class cruisers and
b second-class cruisers.
A dispatch from Berlin says that DR..
syds. the Secretary Of State of the Trans
III has received a dispatch which states
Etthe Transyaal demands from England
Indemnity OF S2,500,000 for DR.. Jane
In'Y invasion.
fhe feeling against Emperor William con-
mes among all classes and the war senti-
ant against Germany rises as time passes.
nperor william is member OF several ex-
I've English clubs, Including the Royal
ht Squadron, and in some OF them the
and for his expulsion is already very
Letters have also been published in
newspapers demanding that he resign his
nelcy In the Royal Dragons.
cablegram from Berlin says: 1t cannot
said that the incessant jingoism OF the
ish press and the hostile demonstrations
England against the Kaiser have produced
baually warlike spirit il Germany. On the
htrary, a conservative and dignihed attitude
been assumed in this instance by the
Imam newspapers and public. Neyerthe-
ga big demonstration Is anticipated in the
fchstag. The Emperor and Prince Hohen-
le are in complete accord in this matter.
tare Is no foundation whatever In the re-
(which emanated from the Berlin Bourse
the Chancellor has offered to resign.
despatch from Vienna says that the Ger
\Goyernment. fearing that Emperor Will
Is message to President Kruger would
d emperor Francis Joseph, asexplained
mnt Coluchowsh. Minister OF Foreign
Hrs, that Emperor William did not intend
fYend England. His message Was merely
mt to encourage the free States OF South
"a to maintain their Independence.
lar message has been sent to Rome,
e, 1t is stated, the Opposition intend to
The incident against renewal of the
e Alliance.