Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-10-11
DEMONSTRATION IN LONDoN.
News of the Ultimntum Causes Great
Excitement at the British Nietropo-

.teHOr OIL the morning news anu cOItl-
ments had scarcely been digested and
aroused hopes Tuesday that Kruger's
birthday would also mark the COM
mencement of the dissipation of the
clouds hanging over South Africa,
when the sensational announcement
that the Transvaal had handed a def
mite ultimatum to the British diplomat
tic agent in Pretoria caused rapid
slump in the hopes of those who be-
slieved that diplomacy would yet save
the situation. Apart from this, the
news tends to show that as long as the
Beers remain inactive Great Britain
will continue to adhere to persuasive
methods.
1t is understood from movements of
ment office, important developments
are Imminent. although whether they
are pacific or warlike remain an eng
ma.
Officials of the colonial office worked
all night and Chamberlain arrived early
in the morning. In some quarters it is
intimated that the government received
notification of the Boer ultimatum and
is relieved in consequence. as the gov
eminent considers the Beers are now
placed in the position of having forced
on the war.
Whatever the official feeling may be
there is no installing in the significance
of the great manifestation combined
with the war spirit, of imperial soli-
darity that occurred in the streets of
London when the New South Wales
lancers traversed the city to embark
for South Africa Tens of thousands
assembled to do homage to a little
handful of soldiers representing the
empires loyalty.
From the arriving of the squadron
at Waterloo station to the embarking
on the railway train at Fenchurch
street, tumultuous scenes of wild en-
thusiasm marked the route traversed
Bands We're allowed to play nothing but
Soldiers of the Queen Rule Britain
MIA and God Save the Queen in
which the dense crowd joined
1t is doubtful is such frenzed well
lscome was ever before witnessed in
London There was an incessant roar
| of cheers and song until the Mansion
house, the official residence of the lord
mayor of London. was reached. Here
| the traffic was completely blocked by
I the surging throngs and it was only
! with the greatest difficulty that the lord
| mayor. Sir John Noce Moore in full
robes of his office. restrained the sing
ing and vociferous cheering. while he
i addressed the colonial troops. wishing
/ them God-speed and expressing the In
4 terest of the country in their heroic de-
/ termination to assist in asserting the
Imperial authority in South Africa.
Sir John Moore sad: Il hope there
] will be no war, but the necessities OF
i the moment require a demonstration OF
authority.
The inspiring scene closed with the
i singing of the national anthem. the lord
i mayor leading. similar demonstra-
4 ton took place at Fenchurch street
4 station.
The reports from all the military CEN
tiers show the mobilization orders We're
received with the greatest enthusiasm
now that Kruger has crossed the Ru-
bicon and taken the irreNokable step OF
l Issuing an ultimatum.
The only wonder is why. If Kruger
: lis resolved upon fighting, he waited Sc
long The explanation seems TO be his
hand has been forced by the fact thai
( the Beers have got out of control, OF
u that If he waited the arrival of the
4 British army corps the chances of milf
: tary success for him would be of tbs
]. siiinest possible character.
The expra ton Of the time limit thi.
evening does not leave Great Britain
! much time to strengthen her presen
military position. although there ar,
3 sim few troops at Durham. Natal
{ available for dispatch to the front, bu
: the government Will doubtless nov
/ adopt the suggestion to form refugee
n from the Rand into volunteer regi
: rnents thus. while relieving their dis
5 tress. utilizing the excellent material.
f The t.xt OF th.s -rransvaal ultimatur
II Is understood To i,e on its way, accord
ing i q ms. latest ayivices The time limi
S Eexpires this afternoon at 3 O'CLOCK
+ when. If the demands of the Beers ar
=. 4{s,satoh ~ ,roa,,s viii be consiaers
e an act AZ var and hostilities com
IS ,3f.,ca,l f,nno..siataIy
y tn ai,,ian3atfo circumstances SUI,
1t -,.,,,,li,,e, tb. presentation of the ult
te ,os,taln probably are without preee
q t5ar, orfiinaril, a foreign power. whe
$ Ia,,aressing peremptory demands 10 al
h other sends them through the ambas
= 800 go, ~ minister accredited to It's az
vsrs4ry