The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-02-09
He Has Made Peace With the
British Government.
WILL SOON RETURN TO AFRICA.
Certain Territories Taken From the
Chartered South Africa Co.
Charnberiain's Letter to Gov Robinson
Considered TO BE Politic-The stories
That John Hays Hammond Was iii
Treated by Beers Disproved by His
Wife and the American Consul.

1opEflFllsI 6y the ASS1CgAfSd Press.
London. Feo. s.-A dull and sireary week
has been ended with a surprise for the po-
lit.cal world. in the announcement In the
Times that Hon. Cecil Rhodes the former
premier OF Cape Colony. sometimes ttraled
the emperor OF South Africa. whoSs coli
lapse as leader OF men and manipulation OF
important events was looked apan in many
quarters as assured. Is TO return almost
Immediately to Rhodesia To resume his
work in behalf of the Chartered Company.
Tbs announcement. whicn - fully authen-
ticated. with MIR. Chamberlain : message
10 Gov. Robinson, of Cape Colony. almS st
monopolixes the attention OF the politicians.
Having conferred with the directors OF
the Chartered Company, Rhodes will soon
return 10 Bnluwayo. where he viii res'Ie
in the fine house he has caused TO be erect
ed in the neighboThood of poor King L.o-
nenguias former capital. except during
thu session of the parliament OF Cape Col
ony. Mr. Rhodes. however, VIII await the
arrival in England of Dr. Jameson. as he
is desiroLs OF colferring with the leader
OF the raid into the Transvaai before re-
turning to South Africa. The ex-premser
may also make an address 20 the Charter al
Company at meeting of its shareholders,
socn to occur. and he may take this oeca-
SION 10 explain in detail his position toward
the company
The friends of Mr.. Rhodes naturally
claim that the Iatter's return 10 South
Afr.ca indicates that the secretary of state
for the colonies is satisfied wi.h his cxpls.-
nation. and the idea. II it was ever really
entertained. that the charter Of the South
Africa Company would be revoked may
be dismissed. However, it Is generally be-
leyed that some show of severity must be
made, and that the Chartered Company
cannot be permitted To escape Tcatnless.
Therefore its charter may be considerably
be Withdrawn. though its commercial priv
ileges are not likely 10 be touched.
The first step IN disciplining the Char
tered Company has been taken In with
drawing from its control the territories
OF Montsie and Ikanning. which have been
placed under the direct administration OF
the British high commissioner. These dis
tricts were the starting points Of Or. Jane
sons column and the effect OF the change
is to place the British territory adjoining
the Transyaal under the imperial control
Thus, 1t Is asserted by the opponents or
the company, the dream OF Incorporating
the rich gold fields OF the Rand into the
territory OF the Chartered Company must
be definitely abandoned. and consequently
they expect Mr.. Rhodes 10 settle down at
Buluwayo and devote his energies 10 the
work of exploiting the resources or
Rhodes.a But there are people who knew
Mir Ehcdss stnispatslys and tasx smp
al such anficipatOnS, guiSttS fkihat MIS-
wait and see. Rhodes VIII never rest
until his dream Is accomplished.
Mr. Chamberlains message TO Gov. Rob
inson. published in the official Gazette yes
terday afternoon, has created an eNceiient
impression on all sides. II Is looked upon
as being firm and uneouvocal IN IT'S terms
IT is said 10 clearly define Great Britan's
position toward the Transvaal' and is
warmly applauded by the press.
The most interesting features OF the doc
uments however, are Mr.. Chamberlain
suggestions for the treatment OF the peopis
OF the Rand He proposes that they be
granted the franchise after five years res
fdence, and that the objectionable features
of the oath of allegiance which would de-
nriva the Gather OF his status British
subject be removed: that the Rand be ac-
corded local autonomy, including control OF
its own taxation subject TO the payment
10 the government OF an annual sliding
tribute based 'on the fluctuations OF tne
mining industry, and that such legislation
he subject 10 the veto power OF 'He ptest-
dent and executive
NJ Chamberlain further proposed that
the Rand be given a superior Law court, and
that the Rand be not entitled TO voice IN
the yolksraad legislature. or IN the presi-
dents election, thus relieving the burghers
of their fear that the Uitlanaers would utii-
Ize the franchise TO upset the form OF gov
ernment.
Mr. Chamberiain's suggestions are
looked upon I'm some quarters here as be
ing tantamount 10 suggesting that the
Rand be granted homo rule and compar-
isons are drawn IN his attitude facing
the IIitlanders and his uneompromising
unionism toward the granting OF home
rule 10 ireland. The Westminster Gazette
saws. ''The Liberals ought 10 be eS-
pecialIy gratifiea at this Teappearance or
Mr. Chamberlain In his once favoFite part
~ n horne ruler. His action disarms Ido-
eral onpasition. while II will not fail TO
secure the support Of every Irishman
The newspapers today agree that II the
views expressed on the subject or the
Transvaal by the inspired newspapers OF
the South African republic. as wired 10
the Times from Pretoria re1et.i the Siis-
80 trteytfous Of the Roer government,
a satisfactory explanation Of the wnole
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