Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-11


franchise and the representation Of the
people in this republic: and although
this exclusive right Of this government!
and Of the Volksraad for the regula-
ton of the franchise and the represen-
tation of the people is indisputable
yet, this government has found occa-
sion to discuss in friendly fashion. the
franchise and representation of the
people with Her Magesty's government
without, however, recognizing any
right thereto on the part of Her Ma
gesty's government.
This government has also, by the
formulation of the now existing fran
chise law and by resolution with re-
gard to the representation, constantly
held these friendly discussions before
its eyes. On the part of Her Majesty's
government however, the friendly
nature of these discussions has as
sumed more and more threatening
tone; and the minds of the people of
this republic and the whole of South
Africa have been excited and a condi-
ton of extreme tension has been rceat-
ed owing to the fact that Her Ma
jesty's government could no longer
agree to the legislation respecting the
franchise and the resolution respecting
| representation in this republic. and
finally by your note of Sept. 25, 1899.
which broke off all friendly CORES
pondence on the subject and intimated
| that Her MajestyS government must
now proceed 10 formulate their own
proposals for the final settlement.
| This government can only see in the
above intimation from Fer Majesty's
government a new violation of the con-
vention of London, 1884, which does not
| reserve to Her Majesty's government
the right to uni-lateral settlement of
a question which exclusively domes-
tic one for this government and which
has already been regulated by this gov
eminent.
| ON account Of the strained situation
ana the consequent serious loss and in
| terruptlon Or trade in general which
the correspondence respecting fran
chlse and the representation Of the
people Of this republic has carried in
its train. Her Majesty's government
have recently pressed for an early set
Element and finally pressed by your in
PREVENTION for an answer within a.
hours. a demand subsequently, some
what modified. to your note of Sept II.
replied TO by the note of this govern
nent of Sept. i. ard to your note Of
Sept. %. 1899; ana thereafter further
friendly negotiations We're broken off. /
this government receiving an intima-
ton that proposal for a final settle /
ment would shortly be made
Although this promise was once
more repeated, the proposal up to now |
has not reached this government Even |
While friendly correspondence was still |
going ON. the increase of troops on q 4
large scale was introduced by Her Ma |
jeStys government. the troops being /
stationed in the neighborhood Of the |
borders Of this republic.
Having regard to occurrences in the
history Of this republic. which 1t is IN.
necessary here 10 call to mind, this re.
public felt Obliged to regard this military
force in the nciehborhood Of its borders
rs threat against the independence Of
the South African Republic, since 1t was
aware Of no circumstances which would
Justify the presence of such military
force in South Africa and the neighbor-
hood OF its borders.
''In an answer to an inquiry with rs.
spect thereto, addressed 10 his excellency.
the high commissioner, this government
'e''iNe"' 4" ita Sl'dt "9'oiiisliiileit' Ill an
swer yelled insinuation that from the
side Of the republic an attack was h.ing
.t ~, ~ &C.,, -; -, -
'.i""e =" iie' MAJESTY coio"ie9' aiiu' 'it
the same time. mysterious reference to
possibilities whereby this government
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W. S'iehs 'Heiitd ~ ~ Suspicion tiat ZIG |
independence OF this republic was being
threatened. As defensive measure This
government was therefore Obliged to send
a portion OF the burghers Of this republic
in order 20 offer requisite resistance u
similar possibilities.
The ultimatum of the Transvaal gov
eminent Is the absorbing topic OF CONVEX
satlon al the Clubs ana IN polltlcai CIR
cles. tonight. There was no apparent eX
element, hut general feeling was eX
pressed that the Beers had made mis-
take, as their forcing matters would tend
to ALLEVIATE the sympathy which might
have been extended TO them had they
thrown the stlslid 81 ueCldrlhS "dr Oh
Great Britain The text OF the Boer uiti
natum on arriving, TINS morning was
sent with all speed 10 LORD SALISBURY.
who came to town, this afternoon. and a
dispatch box was sent 10 the Prince OF
Wales, which Is only done in cases 1t
special urgency:
The Daily Mails cape Town correspon
dent. telegraphing. Tuesday. says a snort
and very diGnified reply has been com
munictted TO Mr.. ConNnSham Greene. ne
British dlpiomatlc aseni at Pretoria, pE