Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-07
Great Britain's sussrainty Over
the Transvaal.
KAISER WILL NOT RECOGNIZE IT
History Of Recent Occurrences in
South Africa.
EVENTS IN THEIR ORDER

ence, which Dr. w. ]. Leyds, the secretary
of state for the Transvaal, had with EN-
peror William today, his majesty declared
that he would not recognize any claim OF
suzerainty over the Transvaal.
Great Britain, by the treaty of 1854, claims
suzerainty over the Transvaal republic.
A scmi-ofhcial denial was issued this
morning Of the statement from Cape Town,
contained in a dispatch to the Times of
London, that DR.. w. ]. Leyds, the secretary
of state for Trapsvaal, had a secret fund
at his disposal. and fioated German col
orfzatior company, with the intention of in
II Producing 5000 German military settlers in
to the Transvaal
II Means War.
Special Cable Dispatch to the New YORK Sun.
LONDON, January 6-''Get ready" is
the cry which is ringing through England
In tones which have only one meaning
The country has suddenly been seized with
the idea that war is at its very doors The
danger is undoubtedly exaggerated in the
popular mind, and perhaps in the Official
mind as WELL IL one may judge by the re-
ptrts of tireless activity at the admiralty
ana war departments. 1 say that the dam
ger is exaggerated on the assumption that
the astounding report is false which comes
II ON Berlin, to the effect that Emperor
William has assured DIR. Leyds. the repre-
that Germany will support that govern
ment In defense Of the Boer republic. and
will send a minister resident to Pretoria in
place OF the present consul
Should this report prove true the first
step taken by the German emperor would
be followed by a declaration of war 10y
Great Britain. The sending of minister to
state which ranks a dependency of
England would be a direct denial of the
British suzerainty, and, according to Sec
retaIy Chamberlain's declaration of the
British policy on Saturday. this country
would promptly attempt to enforce its SOW
ereignty in the Transvaal.
This rumor regarding the latest action
of the emperor has not yet been published
in London. and no confirmation is yet re-
ceived.
Story of the Invasion.
(Oopy rghted, 1895 by the Associated Pre~)
LONDON, January missing dispatches,
delayed in transmission from johannesburg
and Cape Town, are gradually reaching this
city. Some Of the latest messages filed are
arriving before the earliest dispatches
placed in the hands Of the telegraph and
cable operators at. the different points men
toned. They are dated from January I
onward, and, being collected. the following
synopsis Of the invasion OF the Transvaal
by the forces Of the British Chartered Com
pany has been compiled:
foreign residents Of the Transvaal, have
been complaining of the treatment they
have been subjected to by the Beers. The
Uitlanders, though far outnumberine the
Beers have been compelled to contribute
practically all the revenue of the republic,
and yet have no representation or voice In
its government. That is their side of the
question. .- ---r-
On the other hand, the Beers claim that
the very fact that the Citlanders, mainly
Englishmen, SO far outnumber them is the
main argument against giving them full
representation, for then they would soon
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nothing more or less than a British colony.
r. On this ground the ill-feeling grew until
intimations were made to DIR. Jameson,
administrator of the territory of the Brit
ish Chartered Company, that the British
In the Transvaal We're ripe for revolt, and
that il he would take the Initiative the
Uitlanders would rise and support him.. DIR.
Jameson then began preparations for q
raid upon johannesburg. His force mus
tered about 100 men, with plenty of am
munition, but was greatly hampered by
lack Of food on the TransvaaI border.
When the right moment arrived letter
was sent for him to go to the assistance
of his compatriots, who were in danger
at the hands OF the aroused Beers. who
country In a most threatening manner.
Crossing the Border.
On Monday. December 80. DIR. Jameson's
force crossed the Transvaal border without
the knowledge. however it would seem, Of
the telegraph wires behind him to prevent
being ordered back by the British govern
ment, 1t is claimed, and pushed on for
krugersdorp, where he expected to meet
reinforcements Of 2,000 Uitlanders On
the following day, December 81, there waa
intense excitement at johannesburg, people
hurrying into the town from the mines and
suburbs.
zens constituted themselves a provisional
government for the town and announced
that ample provision would be made to de-
fend it against any body of Beers
The provisional government established
itself in the Consolidated Goldfields build
ing, and three Maxim rapid fire guns were
placed by the citizens in advantageous po-
sitions about it.
The New Government.
The so-called new government then
sent an ultimatum to the government OF
President Kruger at Pretoria The latter
proposed a conference at Pretoria on the
day. Wednesday: but the COM
mi:tee appointed by the new government
hesitated to go to Pretoria without a safe
conduct.
By this time the news that Dr. Jameson
had crossed the border was in johannes
pected hourly. Crowds of people sur
.be Consolidated Goldields build
ing and the gathering Of recruits for the
Uitlander forces was carried on with vigor.
III
idle They seem to have been fully aware
of Or. Jamesor's proposed raid and met
the movement by gathering together q
force Of about five thousand well armed,
well mounted, excellenily trained farmer
hurtsmen, whose rifles always speak In
deadly earnest.
This caused a feeling OF alarm among the
UItlauders, numbers Of whom left the town
during the night in bands Of fifty each, and
the hope of raising a force to assist DIR.
Jameson began to melt away like snow he
meath q warm sun.
Later the COMMITTEES of the provisional
sent the following communities
ton to Sir Hercules Robinson, the gov
error of Cape Colony:
I'VE have information that large body
of Boers has been commanded to imme-
diately attack Johannesburg ard shoot on
sight all who have been concerned in the
agitation. Affairs are so critical that we
ask you to intervene to protect the lives OF
citizens who have long agitated legally
their rights"
Trying to Stop Jameson.
This caused hurried exchange of cable
messages with the home government, and
everything possible was done to can DR..
Jameson back. but in vain.
Eventually, however the committee of tho