The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-04-21
KRUGER SURE TO FACE WAR
England VIII Not Much Longer En-
dure the Aggressions of
the Beers.

Special Dispatch 10 the Post-lnteliigencer.
TACOMA. April 20-F. II. Lsnghzm, the
well-knnwn South African capitalist and
trader, and manager of the Lingham line
OF steamships between Puget sound and
Delagoa bay, In conversation with tho
Post Inteliigencer correspondent. said to-
day that war between Great Britain and
the Transyaal republic Is certain 10 come
IL the Kruger government does not recede
from the position recently taken on mat
ters connected with the rights OF foreign
ers In the republic.
The Beers have violated their conven-
tions with England OF 1852 and 1884. and
unless they receie war Is certain to fol-
low" said Mr. Lingnam. The Transvaal
parliament has recently taken upon itself
the power 10 veto the decisions OF the
courts. Laws have been passed inimieal
10 the interests OF English subjects living
and doing business In the Transvaai-
When the country was given back 20 the
Beers by England. II was distinctly sfipu-
lated that no legislation would be en-
acted against the interests OF the Ut
landers Despite their promises, the
Beers have passed such laws a. VIII not
be endured by the English residents OF
the republic. Had IL not been for the Gre
tan question and the conflict between
Turkey and Greece, England would have
sent an ultimatum TO Kruger six weeks
ago and would have followed the receipt
OF a refusal to comply with her demand by
a decia ration of war.
Mr.. Llngham was a participant in the
celebrated Jameson affair and knows the
history OF politics In Boerland from begin
ming 10 end. He spent several weeks shut
up in Paul kruger's prison and his part
in the Jameson raid cost him the neat sum
OF Sc coo. His opinion Of the situation in
the South African republic IA therefore
entitled 10 consideration.
The differences between the Titlanders
and the Kruger government have a direct
bearing on Washington. and Puget sound
Nr hare a
short time ago determined 10 establish
line OF steamships between the Sound and
pelagoa bay. giving a monthly service.
He has purchased largely OF Washington
lumber. -four and other staples, and the
first steamer. 10 arrive within few
weeks. viii go away we'll laden with the
products Of this state. But on account OF
the disturbances in the Transvaal and the
mixed political situation there he has
been compelled TO defer making the flnal
arrangements until matters are brought
TO an issue and the situation simplified.
The mineral region adjacent 20 johann
nesenrg is the 81 e4test on eaftn. declares
sight to equal the worlds supply. pevel-
opment Is progressing rapidly and the
present large capacity q the mines viii
eventually Be- increased 50 per cent"
During the two years since Mr.. Ling
hams last visit G. the Sound. his COM
pany dispatched sixteen steamers laden
with lumber and nour IL r. his intention
10 ship large quantities OF lumber. -four.
picked and cured meats. canned salmon
and fruit and other products TO the South
African republic.
watching the British ships.
CAPE TOWN. April 20.-The Transvaai
reoublic has sent SIX agents 20 Durham.
port OF Natal TO watch the movements OF
British warsaips.
Ovation tn Cecil Rhodes.
NEW YORK. April PA dispatch 20
she World from Cane Town says, Cecil
Rhodes reception here on his return from
England was tn the nature 81 an ovation.
lie wss presented with an address by the