The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-23
Then, IL He Has Not Yielded, Hnrsher
Terms May He Imposed by the
British Government.
KRUGER WHITING ON STEYN
WHO Is EXPECTED TO WIN OVER
THE ORANGE FREE STATE.
Rumor that the Raad Has Already Re-
solved tn Cast Its Lot with
T~ransvaaI Republic.

LONDON, Sept. 1.-The British Cabinet
held a secret session to-day TO consider the
Transvaal question and later. 1t is under
stood, cabled Sir Alfred Miner, British high
commissioner for South Africa, protesting
against the attitude of the Transvaal, and
intimating that unless Britain's demands are
complied with a harsher proposition Will De
submitted. In the meantime no active steps
will be taken to send an army corps TO
South Africa, but preparations OF a general
kind will continue quietly for the dispatch
of a large army, under General Sir Red
should President Kruger de-
cline to avail himself of the further oppor-
tunity now given for a compromise. The
standard says 1t believes the government
has decided to convene Parliament next
month.
The Cabinet council began at 1890 p. m.
A large crowd assembled about Downing
street early in the day. The Cabinet min
listers were loudly cheered, the secretary OF
state for the colonies. Mr.. Chamberlain, re-
ceiving the lions share of the applause.
Previous to the meeting Baron Rothschild
visited the first lord Of the treasury, MT
Balfour. The circumstance is unusual. and
Is said to be In connection with the money
difficulties the government is ~encountering
regarding the prospective military cam
paign.
The Cabinet meeting ended at 2:40 p. m.
The ministers were cheered again as they
came out of the Foreign Office. Nothing
was given out concerning the proceedings
of the council. The secretary of state for
war, the Marquis of Lansdowne. and the
first lord of the Admiralty. Mr.. George j.
Goschen. Immediately proceeded to the War
ONCE. Many rumors are current regarding
the result of the council. all protesting TO
be based on good sources. But these are
vague and contradictory. One news agency
announces that immediate and decisive ac-
ton has not been decided upon. The fol-
lowing, which the Pail Mall Gazette pub
lished, Is believed to be correct:
"The comparatively short duration OF the
council warrants the conclusion that moth
ing of supreme Importance was decided at
Il. and such we believe TO be the fact. In
formation In our possession Is to the effect
tina IL was an interim Cabinet
TO consider an interim dispatch. 1t Is be-
lieved that this paper. which met with the
unanimous approval of Mr.. Chamberlain
colleagues, will be published as soon as re-
ceived by the Boer government. on Mon
day. or at the latest, on Tuesday"
According to the Pail Mall Gazette. the
dispatch opens with an expression Of regret
at the unfavorable character of Secretary
Reitz's last reply and proceeds with a very
firm insistence on the reputation Of the
claim of the Transvaal TO the status OF q
sovereign state, once more pointing out Brit
ish readiness to settle at once the nature Of
the proposed arbitrational tribunal. provided
the other British conditions were promptly
and unreservedly accepted. and concluding
with the intimation that the imperial gov
eminent is now engaged In drawing up its
own terms and that the Transvaal may ex-
pect to hear from them very shortly. The
Pail Mall Gazette says that another meeting
Of the Cabinet will take place next Thurs
day or Friday, when the issues will be pre-
scented In a more serious shape.
Immediately after the Cabinet council the
German ambassador, Count Won Hatzfeldt-
wildenburg. visited the premier. Lord Sails
bury. and had a long conference with him.
The fact that a similar visit Immediately
followed the previous Cabinet council leads
some persons to attach significance to IL and
to infer that Emperor william of Germany
Is taking an active part in Transvaal af-
fairs. The Official German press. however,
has been so outspoken in telling President
Kruger that he need not expect German aid
40 ~ 10 cCdttNts PcocfDAO ~ ttaSh ttCd-
ence to that inference. 1t Is much more
probable the question of Delagoa bay was
discussed IL the dispatch printed to-day by
the Pioneer OF Allahabad saying negotia-
lions had been concluded by Great Britain
for taking possession of Delagoa bay Nov. /
Is correct.
The United States ambassador. Mr.. Joseph
H. Choate. also visited the Foreign Office
to-day. II was understood his visit was In
relation TO the Alaskan negotiations. In an
interview with a reporter Mr.. Choate said:
"Of course Lord Salisbury did not discuss
the Transvaal crisis with me. / can say
that the United States has made no repre-
sensations Of any kind regarding the Trans
vaal and the same applies. so far as / know.
to Germany. 1 hope there will be no war.
but things are quite uncertain" Mr.. Choate
returned to Scotland this evening.
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