The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-08
WARS FEVER.
1t Courses Through the Veins of
Germany and England.
Two Great Nations Glaring at
Each Other Today.
EmperOrWilliam's Interference
in the Transvaal,
COMING RIGHT AFTER
Uncle Sans Interference in the
Venezuelan Affair
Throws Great Britain Into
Spasms of Anger.
WHEREVER SHE TURNS
Her Plans of Conquest Thwarted
by Other Nations.
Now She is Mastering Ships
and Men.
Uncle Sans Interference in the
Venezuelan Affair
Throws Great Britain Into
Spasms of Anger.
WHEREVER SHE TURNS
Her Plans of Conquest Thwarted
by Other Nations.
Now She is Mastering Ships
and Men.

d1lu MOus
copyrighted 1896 by the Associated Press.l
LONDON, Jan. S.-The gravity of the
political crisis here is increasing instead
of diminishing. The attitude of Emper-
or William towards Great Britain in the
matter of DR.. JamesoD's freebooting ex-
pedition in the Transvaal, upon closer
study seems to have been deliberate and
long and carefully planned.
The Transvaal incident, it would
appear, was only the pretext
seized upon by the emperor in order to
enter the field as an active opponent of
Grert BritaiE's policy of aggrandizement
in Africa and her little misunderstand-
ing with King Prempeh of Ashanti, to-
gether with her support of Italys war
fare against Abyssinia are believed to
have been the irritating features which
finally induced his majesty to show his
hand.
1t is now reported that the Transvaal
republic will demand an indemnity of
So 900 from Great Britain as one of
the results of DR.. Jameson's invasion of
the little Dutch republic. If this turns
out to be the case. no doubt will be en-
tertained that Emperor William in his
recent interviews with DR.. w. J. Leyds,
the secretary of state for the TransvaaI
prompted this demand and may also
have announced his intention of sup
porting it.
There is an ominous drop in consols,
which as much as anything is clear in
dication that the gravity of the political
situation is not newspaper exaggeration.
The report that orders have been sent
to Portsmouth, Davenport and Chatham
~
flying squadron of war ships is confirmed
this afternoon and has caused profound
sensation in all circles.
The flying squadron is ordered to be
ready for sea by January IA, Tuesday
next 1t will consist of the following
ships: Revenge, Royal Oak, Gibraltar.
Thesus.
The German emperor, it appears, had
planned to land force of Germans at
Delagoa bay in order to assist the Beers
against the British, and only desisted
from SO doing when he learned of DR..
Jameson's defeat and capture. This, it
is claimed, is proof that his message to
President krueger congratulating him
upon his victory over the Britis b and his
majesty's reported announcement TO DR..
w. J, Leyds the secretary of state of the
TransvaaI, that Germany refused to rec
ognize any sUzerainty over the Transvaal
were we'll weighed moves and the result
of a pre- arranged policy.
The greatest activity is displayed at
all the dockyards. All the regiments
of the British army, army reserve,
volunteers, militia, etc, have been
ordered to make Immediate returns of
their strength for mobiliza alton.
There seems to be a feeling that Great
Britain has stood ali she can stand in tho
way of studied opposition on the part of
Germany, even if the latter is backed by
France and Russia, which is not con-
sidered by any means certain.
The commanding officers of the differ
ent regiments of volunteers have been
overwhelmed with letters from the men
under their command. wishing to be en-
rolled for active service. At the war Of
fee this afternoon it was stated that the
troops returning from India or bound for
that part of the British empire. had been
ordered to call at Cape Town before the
crisis occurred, and all that is necessary
is to instruct their commanding officers
to land drafts at the Cape.
1t was further stated that a detach-
ment of troops are now on their way to
Cape Town to relieve the troops there.
and that the latter will be Instructed to
remain at the Cape for the present.
The war spirit is lowering over the
British empire, and people of all classes
are eagerly supporting the attitude of
the government in resenting the attitude
of Germany towards Great Britain.
The Globe says this afternoon: There
is absolutely no difference of opinion
among Britous in their keen resentment
of the wholly unprovoked affront put
upon this proud land by Emperor Will
liam and mis- foolhardy counsellors. 1n-
stead of working England harm with the
Americans, the emperor's insolent inter-
ference has revived the feeling of kin
ship and is making easier friendly ar
ran cement of the Venezuelan ques-
ton.
A dispatch to the secretary of state for
the colonies, Mr.. Joseph Chamberlain,
from Sir Hercules Robinson. dated yes
terday and just made public says that
the Uitlanders of Johannesburg have
surrendered Internationally and have
given up their arms to the representa-
tives of President Kruger. In addition
the latter has intimated his intention OF
handing over Dr. Jameson and the other
prisoners captured by the Beers to the
British high commissioner on the border
of Natal
Sir Hercules Robinson, in his dispatch