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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-04-21
SMYRNA
AR 0USED.
House Of John Seeney
Riddled With Bull
lets.

Smyrna, April 2l.-Thls quiet little
town Is full OF excitsment today. The
cause Is that during last night crowd Of
colored men visited the residence Of John
Seeney, colorod. Amid the threats they
fired about ton shots through his house.
They then promised to return aud that
they would fix his business. Seeney quick
~ loft tho house and succeeded in reach
ing the house of Policeman Lavender
about midnight.
Seeney is II local preacher and Is the
principal witness against Dr.. Thomas G.
Moore. His allegations are that money
was freely used in Duck Creek hundred
last fall and he proposes to tell who fur
nished the money to do SO.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-04-21

The Lawton Optical Company
have added new machinery to their
grinding department, Mr.. f. John
son will have charge of this depart
ment which will insure prompt
work. They will continue their Of
fer Of $l.00 a pair for any glass car
sied in stock through April. Dr.,
Lawton has charge of the refract
Ing department and will test and
axamine your eyes free Of charge.
IGold frames $500. The Lawton
Optical Company, 816 Market street.
Opera House Building, Wilmington.
Del
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-04-21

4. II. Pennock, Of Fifth and Market
streets, have received one hundred dozen
pair Of the Best Pepperlll jean drawers.
which were slightly soiled by leak In the
roof. 50c, goes for 25c.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-04-21
DEATHS,

SANDERS-In this city. on April 20, 1890, Israel
Sanders, aged 40 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend
his funeral from the residence Of his brother,
Wilmington, on Sunday afternoon at o'clock.
Services ut Haven NJ. u. Church. Interment in
st. Peters Cemetery.
GRIFFITH-On April 20, 1899. Peter D. Griffith
aged ~ years.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend
the funeral from residence of his son. A. Wal
ter Griffith, 81 West 4th street, on Monday
afternoon ut o'clock. Interment Whining.
ton and Brandywsno cemetery.
His tolls are past, his work is done,
:. And he is fully blest,
He fought thetlght, the victory won.
And entered into rest.
Resting in Heaven.
DERRY-In this city on April 49, 1890, William
q. Derry aged 85 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to atteud
the funeral from the residence Of his brother,
George Terry, 2!2 Tutnall street, on Sunday
afternoon at $50 o'clock. Internent private
at Wilmington aud Brandywine cemetery. +
WOODINGTON--In this city on the 10Th inst
Joseph W. Woodington. aged ~ years.
- elatlve5 aud friends, also employees Of
Vnlcauized Fibre Works. are invited to attend
the funeral services at his late residence.
4O7 Sherman street, on Friday evening, 2lst
inst, at 1.3O O'Clock. 1nterment at Mt. Holly,
N j., Saturday morning.
DO"NEs-In this city, on April 10, Hannah
Downes, aged 81 years.
Relatives and friends n ay view the remains
at the residence Of her husband, Er Bennett
Downes, No. 4l2 West Ninth street. Oh Friday
afternoon .April2l between 48O and $50 o'clock.
The services will be hold in the NJ. II. Church
at Magnolia on Saturday morning at II o'clock
Traiu leaves F.. W. u b. depot at S.l3 am Sat.
urday. t
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-04-21
Death OF Mrs. Dill.

Attending Friends Yearly l1eetlng.
Howell S. England and Mrs. George A.
Rhoades went to Philadelphia this morn
ing to attend the yearly meeting Of the
Society of Friends which is being held
there.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-04-21
T. M. WI r., fifth and King streets,

T. M. wiz. Fifth and King Streets,
e the place. Cneeda biscuit, &c a package ;
ibis 10 something new and good put up in air.
Night package that keeps the biscuits fresh
and crisp, Richmonds this Is a now cake,
nquare in shape with lemon filing. something
wary nice, l2c u pound yellow kid1 this Is an
other. new cake, very crisp and tnsty You
would like these II centsa pound. Diamond
Sllad dressing. ID cents n bottle, this is a now
dressing, has screw top and IL warranted to
be fret class, Graham flour 10 cents a bag thia
i, made by country mill and ypu know yuu'll
always get it fresh when you get 1t from Us
Fancy Bartlett IL cents pound; there are
bright and will make an elegant sauce, Fancy
golden prunes 10 cents apound; did you ever
Try these' they arc very large and very bright
lNu and Just little tart which makes them
very tasty. Golden crown baked pork and
beans. 8 cents a can; this is large three
pound can and they arc first class goods Very
light brown sugar. T. cents a pound. We give
trading stamps. Ask for them at r. NJ
WEIR, Fifth and King streets. a2i,jt
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-04-21
Boys
and
Little
Boys
Suits

'-N'' } w } ~N''p
$3.50 to 5000; Sailor R'oose
Suit, in sizes 3 to 10 years,
$3.50 20 $500; Refer Jacket
Suits in sizes 3 to s years,
$50 TO S.; Double breasted
Coat Suis in size s to l6
years, $2.oo to $500; 5-Piecc
Suits with Vests, sizes 10 to
10 years, S. to $40; Boys
Long Pants Suits, sizes IS to
loyears, S to SIS. All the
new CHI viots, Sergcs and
Fancy and Neat Check wor-
stcds. Coats cut short and
Trousers narrow and some
Double breasted Vests. Top
Goats and New Spring Over
coats in all sizes for Boys.
Hats, Shoes and Furnishings
for same sizes and at same
moderate prices.
JAS. 7. MULLIN & SONS
Clothing, Sixth ard
Hats. Market,
Shoes, Wilmington
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-04-21

yKYANTED-HALF GROWN WHITE GIR!.
Wv to assist in housework Apply at 2aO7
Washington street. a2l.2tt
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-04-21

NTANTED-YOUNd COLORED MAN TO
w whit on table and take care of lawn. APP.
ply5l0 West 9th street. n2l-2t
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-04-21

7 OST-PIECE--OF SILK-BETNHiiffTSsslE fE5r.
~ and 3D. on Market street; a reward paid
to the finder II returned to 223 Market st, 1t
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-04-21

TOR SALE-TWO GOOSE FEATHER
~ beds; baby coach nearly new. 408 ".
l4th street. a2l.3t+
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-04-21

UPSTAIRS Girl. APP.
w ply at FOL Rodney street. a2l.tf
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-04-29

Takers ~ tho
tabernacle
assembly hall with efruppot-
accommodate the people In
Conferences ORIGINATED with PRECEDENT sam founs
the sgh 1885, d-
the II
this Jossph r. Smith called To IN,
NJ Tho gallery added
added the following The
81 follows Length go fect width 10 feet
ceiling fct height Of entire structure feet it, actual scat
crowded within '
only
It's binE built
Of Ridges
sucor electricity and heated by
steam on fashionable audience u
hunirs OF Jets presents scene Of bane ana
Of
requires nuhalon speaker intel
notable his
,oc John r. Newman aud
Ao.o orron pratt nb poEamyf
ish 1906 aud Aden PATTI made memorable APP
Tabernacle
rurntehdd the construction
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-04-29

Adams tciarum IT venerable nomeno
proposed that We should 'guarahtee
thcfn against outside mcddiing. ana,
above all. from tutsiaEe, and make
them. By walking. learn Ia walk alone.
We may take thcac PROPOSITIONS,
though differently and somewhat nin-
blruousiy expressed. TO BE- Substantial
~ acconinnt. air iioyt. ~ demanding
that We should recognize the lnlorcnl-
oncc 81 the Philippinca. can scarcely
have meant less than Mr. Adams IN
proposing 20 guarantee them aEainat
outside meddilna. and Mrl ADAMS, Ia
proposing to make them. BY walking
learn 60 walk alone. can hardly have
meant more than Mr.. Hoyt In requlr-
ing ~ 10 leave thcfn TO establish Eov-
rrnmrnt for themselves. N this coil
struction 81 their language be CORRECT.
then these two distinguished gentle
mon were also In full accordance with
AFulnaido and his adherrnts, who
claimed that u was our duty 10 guard
the island from Interference by other
powers. and al the same time 20 abstain
from any Interference with the settle
ment ~ their domestic hrrtnrcmoniH.-- =
John Poster Kirk. In May LlpplneottH
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-04-29

our most liberal supporters Of the
theater.
The present writer IL an Eplscopaiian.
the church that N furthcHt removed
from Judaism. Hut. although differing
with the Jews In preaching. he Joins
with them In practice to uphold the
thcaler ana Increase Its benefits TO the
people.
a newspaper correspondent at Ma
Mia writes. II visited the Filipino
theatcrs. the actors. management and
audience were natives. An opera was
In progress. The Murdered King. 'fac
scenes were clever limitations Of Eu-
rppcan scene-mnkers. and the costumes
" the actors might grace their bctterr.
a dash Of comedy enlivencd such parts
as the death scene and mo funeral.
and the comedy lead had the house
from start 70 nnish. The hundreds Of
natives present wcw hugely enter
talned by the TaEnl. jokes and properly
Impressed with the work OF the heav,
trngedlan. ! have seen worse PLAYS
with Scabrooke In the title role. Tho
Filipino circus II another popular re-
sort. The native talent II Of a clever
oder and the entertainment II unique
Tumbicrr. wre-tlers. jugsierr. clowns
and contortionists do their acts credit
ably and saisarn on the ring In real
circus style. The native dancing wo-
men have a specially of their own
They do not klck high enough TO make
an extra demand for front Reata but
their movements arr graceful and sim
sous, while their skirts. though mod.
tufsHque.F
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-04-29

with half dozen more attractions
the season Of 'es.'gs will come 10 a
close. II has hccn a notable one. both
In the character Of the attractions and
In the patronage bestowed upon them.
and we MI hope that those of the better
class will feel nufiicientiy encouraged
10 com. again. n they do, the season
II 10 and 1900 will be even morc noia-
bic than the one now vanishing.
The remaining last leaves upon the
.rro" are the extravaganza The spider
and the Fly two nights next week. tho
peerless fiostonians four nights. May
TO- then Herbert Kelley and Eiiio shan
non three nirhi. then McFaddcn's Row
q Flats. then Henry Miller one night
on June tth. and finally the good bye"
with "a Frohman company In on tnd
on on June iath. There IA a chance
that the home opera company may
revive a Trip to Africa on Decoration
bay. but though they have been offered
that date. there II some doubt az 10
their accepting owing 10 a difnculty
In obtaining the books and without pay
lnr a full weeka royalty. 10 say nothing
Of the question % other expenses.
Ncxt Wednesday nnd Thursdny one
Of i.eavitt'H biggest and best advertised
sxtravaganEnH. The spider aud the Ply.
viii be seen at the Theatsr. II WINS or.
iEinally done here by the famous ileniz
Hantleya and AIR. Is-avitt. who sends
the attraction Out from his home the
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-04-29

alter. promises that tho present COM
pany II In ~ why below the original.
oil the scenery and costumes nfc new
aud u ballet Of forty " announced, The
Spider and the Fly has always been
one % the biggest money makers on the
rad. and the class ~ people WIN like
that sort Of thing IL nH numerous In
ilc Question as a. the business n viii
do here.
ManagetMuivcy wi-is hls season up
next week with kn,, Emmett a. hln
attraction IN sensational comedy
drama. The Walls NJ New York. Miss
Emmett IN we'll known here. and her
last visit was a successful one. Her
present stay In limited TO four nights
With u Wednesday matinee. and no
doubt she VIII have a warm reception.
She brings her own scenery and many
PROMINENT localities ~ and around New
York city arr realistically depleted,
among them the Harlem Railroad
liridgg, the Iiowcry al night. Paradise
Allcy and the Toombs p"ilce court
Mr.. stephens and all hi. choir are in
tfsiaclef over the approaching visit of
The Iirin0 Stsinfel company and all
lpyrfu ~ those rare Instruments. the
hlf, aud the vioi0ncnllo are sharing
their rapturrr. Tho harp II the most
rotiic and historical Of all musical In
finuinentHi much attention has been
called To n In our big Eirtesidfodn In
NE past; but although the Instrument
his been brought into prominence tho
ehance 81 hearing II through the alb
trnce 81 genius capable ~ bringing
ont rs possibilities have been faI and
irW between, hence the visit Of Ed
mond schueckef. solo harpirt 20 rheo-
dgrc Thqmas's orchestra, aud formerly
~ the Royal Conservatory IN Leiprlc.
T. looked forward TO with delight. iiru-
no steludel himself l. said 10 be a mas
t.r ~ the ylnloncclo, ana the soprano
" the company. Madame fish.Griiiin.
WA companion student of our own
Stephens AT the New England conrer.
victory IN years gone by. Some 81
Stephens beat music has been written
81 tclnily for her. Ahe appeared lately
Win great success IN Germany ana mas
made several successful tours with
lh' Thomas Orchestra, The chariiirx
little anthem 80 Well known among mu-
~ loNctk here. Jesus My Cross Have
Taken" was written by her Fifsd Ia
TIER Popular prices VIII be In vogue
Iur THIS attraction,
The noted pianist Rosenthni. who,
HInee his appearance In America has
created furore almost ~ great nh that
~ Pndefcwakl himself comes TO the
Tuhe nucle ON May 10Th. He has usi
concluded a marvellous engagement N
san l fnnsirco, where the papers hiNf
devoted pages 10 his Wonderful playing.
Mr, Stephens announces that tee TO-.
lowing scale 1T prices VIII be cnhrf"i
Tor klpntlihis visit, Seats Ia the west
nd ~ the gallery. and In IN chelf
uYcrlct Inns the performer WI De y, ~
nc eorier Of the gallery AMI tho oth-
Ter section OF the house down starr
Ni' flie galleries 81 and under tie
galleries 70 cents, 10 allow people an
am I,ie opportunity TO visit the innrr-
rnc'a and make selections u their
places. the ahle will begin on Monday
May sth. eleven days In advance " tho
concert. II VIII be- held az Daynea Mu-
Ole store.
The full program for Mira. Edwards
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-04-29

Tho most elegant music parior In
this city has just hcun fitted up by
tho untorpfitlnR paynca Music co, u
II u perfect little palace In mnenih.
cenco. htiuE located In The rear Of tho
co lpanY'H store. its only furniture
n circle ~ handsome Chlckcfing Up
right Pianos. with a Grand In the cen-
ter. The floor l. oiled and polished,
the ceiling high, and the walls hung
with some exquisite paintings. by home
artists. The room II entirely private.
and IN designed AZ a place where peo-
pie, who intend purchasing "a high grade
piano. MAY ~ down, free ffum the
noise OF the naina.room. hear the Ma
nos tested, and hear the explanation ~
their meflia.
Aft. Dayner takes great pride In The
new paflor. and confidently nayn there
II nothing like II west o. New York.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-04-29
RETENTION OF PHILIPPINES.

The obvious fact that We had In
cured certain measure ~ response
blllty In regard to the Philippines was
acknowledged. explicitly or by impli-
cation. In all the propositions seriously
put forward by those who objected 10
our occupation or retention OF the
islands Thus the resolution offered by
senator Hoyt required the United
States 10 recognize the rlHht Of the
Philippines Islands 10 Independence, /"
TO proclaim the dissolution 81 their
connection with SPAIN" and then 10
leave them to establish q government
for themselves. without any interfer-
ence on our part" Mr.. Charles Francis
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-04-29

The grpat artist who firrt endorsed
the kimbail plano, one Of which fhe
took To crair-y. Nos Castle with her In
1853. where u stiii stands IA excellent
nandliloI. -doinx Eooi Nertlccs hlnce
piano, she has endorsed no other. Nine.
Patti has now placed In her castle one
u our ney style kimhali iiahy brands.
n. q. cALDElrB HoNH. Solc Repre-
rentntiycH.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-04-29
rrnr r,,,nmnp wArrm

Only used In producing our unexcelled
work on shirts. coiiass. Guns. Flannels.
s ganss ,s s@s SS r. sSet
is..
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-04-29

Pretty" "very Pret,y' Hosiery and
good goods. too, at u. ~. Friedman q
CO.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-04-29

present she HEST and largest Plano
d organ Manufacturers In the World.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-04-29

LOWS Morrison returns 10 San
ifanclsco for a summer enlargement
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-04-29

humofa come from London tina,
Evelyn Miilard. the actress. and An
thohl IIupc. The noNellni. are ~ we'd.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-04-29
DRUNK EN- NESS,

Morphine and Cigarette
hauits Cured, No Com
hncmcnt nO publicity,
no suffering ma abrupt
shutting uu ~ oithgf
llquor Or mnrphlne Ad'
dross. The haelcy Inst d
tate or lock bon 80. ralt
Lake CITY. Utah
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-04-29

their movements arc graceful and sim
.pus, while their skirts. though mod
erately abbreviated, are bright and pic
rusAtrR oossIr.
Lewis Morrison returns 10 aan
lranclsco for summer enlargement
opening May 10Th.
AZ ,u llama Marlows has purchased four:
bhrbafa frcitchle. from clyde Fitch.
numotH come from London tina,
Evelyn Willard, the actress. and An
thony Hope, the novelist, are 10 wed.
W. A. Trcmaync. a Montreal news.
pnpsrnan. 10 said 10 have written tho
play In which Marie burroughs l. to
star next season.
Mary Andcruon'r sister Il a nun. and
u known IN her order a. Mother Doia-
suburbs Of London.
william courtieish will take n prom
inent part In the new comedy now being
prepared for Crane by bronson Howard
and i'randrr Matthew.
" II limited that Richard Mansa I'd Is
e. rtin- sl,arp'n eyes ON a magnificent
Tor, nast ns.gon.
iloin' I pe.d was pieasaniiy 20.
cn.ved IN san Frnnelrea iast N,,i,y
nirhi. hut hls now piay will harIiv ~
tho bay nfrr.
W. n. DouRaii Ir.. wei, knorn M mn
81 our clever planfsts. has cntrrr,i tho
employ of the Dsyne. Nuslr 90 ~
city salesman,
Pnioma Rchramm IL very nic.iv
SPOKEN OF In New York. exrept that
they do not think much Of her own
compositions
When =. ~. Hioddafg begins hi sec-
ond starring tour In Iieald~ the Iton.
Mo ,irier unYh, II wifi be- ths com.
meLccuent % HIS Eixty.soyrnth 10.
uaon the siege.
W. 2. Ferguson. who p.raonetes the
much. married man In Thr Turtle 4
one 81 the three SURVIVING actors who
witnessed the nsaasslnatlon of Lincoln.
TIE -io'iiir nirht Of the Or,u nperi
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-04-29

When !. ~. sioddars begins hi see
ond starring tour In liealde the Hon
nj" 8rier nnyh. II VIII be- the COM
m"tcctnent % his siSiy-scycaih yer
uaon the SiGrc.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-04-29

TIE rio'liir nlrht Of the Gr,u oieri
company In New York on tho sint drew
sip,too to the Metropolitan Opera
House. The season has b~.n the most
brilliant Of any In tho musical history
~ New York.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-04-29

Pnloma fchramm II very nlcsly
spoken Of In New York. except that
they do not think much Of her own
compositions.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-04-29

Janet Waldorf. tho young actress.
who made 80 deep an impression her.
few months back. has started from
san Francisco for tho Orient. She has
fun company with her. and before re-
liza and South Africa.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-04-29

one Of Henry Irvlng's Informs at the
London Liceum Il 10 be reversed. lie
abolished fees for programs and check.
Ing, other mnnarrrr followed his lead
until the pretty extortion disappeared
az all save iive theatern Now there "
a rumor the tax will be revived.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-04-29

ode,te Tyler'a venture IN the produce
tlon OF Shakespeare Ia New York has
apparently failed. Shakespeare needs
FIRST o. all. capable people, even n they
need not be Booths and ModjeskaH. 10
pleas. at popular prices, They are very
scarce. Nothing II surcr than that
Shakespeare badly acted IL the dirrat
kind OF bore.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-04-29

" T. limited that Richard Mansa ID II
cirtiu- tl,ssp'n eyes ON a magnificent
tevlirl N Henry V nH his principal IL
fort mkt ntafon.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-04-29

Chicago folk like stuart Robson 10
we'll that he has been induced 60 tackle
q second engagement therr this r-aa0n.
Ie VIII show them something new IN
the shape OF hia fearful and won.
deifn'ly made play. Two Iiogueu and
I.1mance.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-04-29

Prof. John J. Mcclellan IL keeping
musical matters on the move la the
adjoining counties. a week from to-
morrow evening he Will take the Brig
ham Young academy mixed chorus ot
forty.clEht voices. male chorus "
twenty. SIR. Wclhe. Alias i,ainsey ana
othcn on a 10, q. W. special over To
that c,eninE IN the l. o. q. y. hall,
The train EvcH over In the morning.
and returns al loiib y. M. taking Ia all
the Utah county points at a cheap rate.
Tue program VIII b. made up of pop
ulnr music.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-10-06
PETITION TO QUEEN VICTORIA
By the Afrikanders Is Turned Down
by Secretary Chamberlain

London, Oct.~5-A petition to Queen
Victoria. signed by ffty-eight members
of the Cape house assembly, has been
forwarded through the British high COM
missioner. Sir Alfred Miner, pointing out
that the petitioners, who are related by
blood and through marriage, to residents
of the Transvaal, are materially inter-
ested in the maintenance Of peace. urging
the abandonment Of warlike measures,
"as the Transvaal is now fully awakened
to the wisdom of liberal concessions"
and praying her majesty to appoint a
commission forthwith to confer with the
Beers, as the petitioners are convinced
that, If the present franchise act is in
adequate. the Transvaal government is
prepared TO make further concessions TO
the Outlanders. The petitioners. in clos
ing, declare their loyal devotion to the
throne and person of the queen.
Today the secretary of state for the
colonies, Mr.. Chamberlain, sent the fol-
lowing reply: The imperial government
is not unmindful of the sympathies and
interest of British subjects of Dutch de-
scent in South Africa. One of the main
objects of the imperial policy is TO secure
LOT the DuIch Ihhapitants OF the Trans
vaal rights and privileges similar to
those enjoyed by the Dutch in Cape
Colony. The imperial government have
shown the Transvaal every consideration
consistent with this subject and sincere
ly regret that their efforts for peace
full settlement have hitherto been I'M
successful The imperial authorities are
unable to adopt the suggestion of the
petitioners. for the reasons stated in the
note to the Transvaal OF September y. /
In view Of the refusal of the Transvaal
to entertain that moderate and concilia-
tory offer the imperial authorities have
been compelled to formulate their own
proposals regarding a final settlement,
which Will shortly be communicated TO
the Transvaal"