Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-06
CRISIS VERY GRAVE.
War Thought Certain IN British
Service Circles,
NEWS IS VAGUE, HOWEVER.
Denial Of Purpose to Call Out British
Reserves
MORE TROOPS FOR CAPE COLONY
Three Additional Brigades, IL II
Said, Ordered to lie Ready 10 Leave
Dutchmen Leaving Bechuanaland.

LONDON, September 5.-The latest
news received in this city from various
points in South Africa is Vague and con-
Trajectory. Nothing more is known re-
garding tho status OF the negotiations -,
tween Great Britain and the Transvaai
than that learned yesterday
The officials OF the British War of'cs
emphatically deny that the reserves. havo
been called out. or that any steps havo
been taken 10 that end. The afternoon
newspapers follow the lead OF the morn
ing papers in taking an extremely grave
view Of the situation. although the War
Office denials somewhat tend 20 allay tho
wildly alarmist reports current late last
night
The opinion OF those who regard the be-
ginning Of a war between Great Britain
and the Transvaal as only matter OF
short time is voiced by the st. James
Gazette, which says to-day:
CRISIS VERY GRAVE
''The rews concerning the crisis rs very
grave. We learn that three more Infantry
brigades have been ordered TO Cape Colo
ny. including the Gordons, OF Dargai
fame; one battalion OF the Highland
Light Infantry. which fought IN Crete;
the Second Battalion of the Black watch,
and the Second Battalion of the Came
romans. These regiments are under
orders 10 DO ready to leave at q hours
notice. The officers and men are de-
lighted at the prospect OF active service.
WAR CONSIDERED CERTAIN.
"In service circles war IS considered
absolutely certain. The Admiralty have
a number of transports ready TO convey
Troops TO Cape Colony. The Beers, while
procrastinating in regard TO their reply.
have been making every preparation for
war, and are contemplating raiding tho
Natal frontier.
"Laing's Neck, which is the sole route
fIcm the Transvaal TO Natal, is unds-
tended"
SAFEGUARDING COMMUNICATION.
CAPE TOWN, September 5.-Arrange-
ments are being completed for safeguard
ing communication with the Cape in case
OF war between Great Britain and the
Transyaal. Refugees TO the number OF
| III have arrived here. A million cart
ridges have been forwarded TO Pieter-
ilNAikLDuib Adlittt VI Ai2f DiAAi0i A'i'AT
! tory of Natal. Many Dutch farmers are
| leaving Bechuantland for the purpose Or
| forming a lager across the frontier.
MORLEY AGAINST WAR.
LONDON. September 5.-Rlght Hon.
John Morley, Liberal member Of Parlia-
ment for Montrose, addressing his CON
stituents this evening at Arbreath, dwelt
upon the necessity OF so shaping British
policy in dealing with the Transvaal as
not 10 divide the white races. There
! could not be-" said Mr.. Morley, "a more
insensate example OF human folly than
a war that would bring added burdens,
| We do not wish 10 be pirate empire.
| and war with the Transvaal would mean
| deep dshonor."
THE EXODUS CONTINUES.
JOHANNESBURG, September Sub
! lie anxiety shows no abatement. and tho
exodus of the population continues. The
stats Of several large financial houses
are leaving tonight with their books for
Cape Town.
SALISBURY IN LONDON
LONDON, September 6-The premier.
the Marquis OF Salisbury. will come to
London to-day "wednesday, from WAL
mer. for a conference with the Secretary
OF state for the Colonies, Joseph Cham-
berlain. and a Cabinet council has been
summoned for Friday. Urgent messages
have been sent 10 all the ministers. re-
| questing their attendance.