The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-02-08
TRANSvAL INDEPENDENT INTERNALLY
But Strictly Under British Domino.
tion Otherwise.
DISPATCH BOAT WAS REFUSED
Portcwili Permit No United States Vessel
10 Enter tho Dardanelies--Rus.
sian Influences.

London, February 1.-THE dispatch OF
the secretary OF state for the colonies, Mr..
Joseph Chamberlain. OF February 4. to tho
governor OF Cape Colony. Sir Hercules
Robinson, was gazettcd this evening. It
reviews the history OF events In the Trans
vaal since 1891 and points out that the min
Ing interests, the m;lnstay of the country,
are mainly IN the hands of the Uitianders,
who IRE debarred by legislation from the
rights of citizenship. and states that tho
whole direction Of affairs and the right Of
taxation remain monopoly IN the hands
Of n decreasing minority OF the pnpuIa-
ton, engaged In agricultural pursuits.
whilst the majority. who raised the rev.
enue from $4,000 TO ig.Ooo coo. are denied
any voice IN the government OF the Trans
vaal and are unable to obtain redress for
the formidable grievances hamper!ng and
injurng them inocssant!y
Mr. Chamberlain emphasizes the pacific
and abovc-board character OF the Tit
lander agitation and recalls that the uit-
landers' petitions We're rejected by the
volksraad amid scornful laughter, emo
member OF that body challenging the Tit
landors to take mp arms and fight.
The missing Of the Bcchunnland police
at MecfkIng did not cause anxiety. as 1t
was understood TO be merely rendezvous
prior to dlsbandng. When it was sug-
gcsted on the 39th OF December that tho
chartered company police might intervene
at Johannesburg It appeared incredible,
hut Mr.. Chamberlain wired warning to
Governor Robinson instructing him to
warn MIR, Cecil Rhodes, premier OF Cape
Colony. OF the consequences.
Unfortunately. Or, jameson had already
entered the Trnnsvaal.
The document then reviews the SUISSE
quent events until Governor Robinson re-
turned to Capetown.
Mentioning that President Kruger re-
fused Governor Robinson definite assur-
hnces that reforms would be granted the
ultianders owing to tho suspicion that
there was n widespread conspiracy to
overthrow tho executive, whcl Mr..
Chamberlain did not regard as an ato-
quate reason, Mr.. Chamberlain then pro-
Geeds 10 state the position of Great firi-
tain and her claims towards the Trans
Vaai, saying; "Since the convention OF 1884,
Grcat Britain has recognized the Trans
wal MS independent Internally, but It's cN-
ternal relations are subject to the control
of Great Britain There ~ no reason to
anticipate that II foreign state Will dispute
our righta, but II IL necessary 10 state
clearly that the government intends 10
maintain them IN their Integrity. Inter
nally. Great Britain IN justified, IN tie
interest of South Africa as u whole ana
for the peace and stability OF tho Trans
yaal to tender friendly counsel regarding
the newcomers many English subjects"
The dispatch then deals AT length with
the disturbances OF the Rand and the
reforms suggested by Mr.. Chamberlain.
rho dispatch concludes These suR-
gnstionn arc not offered in degradation
of the presidents authority, but as n sim
ecrc aud friendly contribution OF her
inniesty'H government ON a subject which
continues TO threaten the welfare and
progress OF South Africa"
As tho settlement Involves so many uc-
tails which are easier settled by per-
sonal conference. Mr. Chamberlain sug-
gests TO President Kruger that IL II IS
convenient and agreeable to him. he
should come to England.
London February San editorial in
the Times SAYS! We are enabled to make
the important announcement that ariange-
ments concerning the affairs of the Char
tered South Africa company have been
Professionally settled.
Hon. Cecil Rhodes Will return imme-
diately and take up his residence In
Rhodesn. Further details Of the settle
nent arc understandable ut present