The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-10-09

fHxx0scE<r n Do3fE AIrlI8 ana xVvcSllSk ~
the Cape Colony. has been published In
q Communication dated oepeembsr - Pree-
Dent e;eyn posnseS cut that the tone OF the
brif!sa dispatches was alservd. and that
the original basis Of negotiations with the
TrAnssaAl On HIS adybce the TTansvaAl
had agreed 20 the boiling OF IN inquiry.
and the Free State vas greatly dieaopotnt.
the troubles bad not awaited.
The Free State. Mr.. eteyn said WIS
still prepared TO tender Its ssevices 70
procure solution of the d!nieuIties on
fa,r and reasonable lines. II felt hamper
ed. however. by want Of knowledge Of the
definite object and the extent OF the de-
nsss or q Nth as ~sss Is.
men: considers itself entitled to insist up
on and the grounds upon which insistencs
was based, and further by the fact that
that the imperial government does not
wish 10 interfere with the internal az
fairs OF the Transvaal or disturb iss In
dependence. It has pursued ap olicy jus
tifying contrary conclusions
The Free State, says Mr.. Steyn. cannot
conceive II possible that a difference re-
garding the franchise or representation
can justify the extensive and ever-incrsas-
ing military preparations being made up
on the borders not only Of the Transvaa!,
but also upon those Of the Free State. and
Is therefore reluctantly compelled 10 con-
clude that they must be intended TO e.
cure objects, knowledge Of which might
induce the Free State to make representa-
lions TO secure their attainment.
Wanted to Know England's Denanas
In this connection President Sseyn says
he trusts the imperial government may see
its way clear pending further negottA-
tons to stop further movements for the
Increase OF troops. and that he would be
glad To be favored with the views OF the
imperial government regarding the precise
nature and scope Of the concessions or
measures which II suggests az necessary
or sufficient to secure satisfaction and
permanent solution Of the existing diRer-
ences.
offered Aid TO . Settlement.
On October / President Steyn informed
Sir Alfred Miner that he deemed II adj
v!sable. in order to allay the intense ex-
element OF the burghers arising from tho
continued increase and movement OF
troops, 20 summon the burghers and he
repeats his offer OF aid in securing .
friendly settlement
Replying on the same date, Sir Alfred
Miner expresses regret at the calling out
Of the burghers and refers to the mcbiliSa-
ton OF the Transvaal forces on the Natal
borders as indicating the intention to i'm
mediately invade the queens dominion.
Further .CorresponAence.
President Steyn. on the same date. ex.
pressed his ccnviction that the action Of
the Transvaaf IL only the natural result
Of the continued increase Of the British
force and the movement In the direction
OF the Trausvaal border. Sir Alfred Mil
ner replied on October that all the move
ments OF the troops We're nscessitated by
the natural alarm felt by the Inhabitants
OF the exposed district. and declared that
these movements were not comparable in
magnitude with the recent massing OF
armed Transvaai forces on the borders
Of Natal
President steyn. replying on October 8.
says he does not consider that there are
even fair grounds for the movements Of
the British troops, and he believes that
the increasing military preparations re-
tarded the efforts OF himself and all those
who were sincerely working to maintain
peace and effect a fair settlement. He
wished to place on record his earnest
conviction that on those In authority who
introduced the military element and who
had since continued O policy Of menace
and Intervention will rest the RESPONSE
peace and an honorable settlement. He
further says he cannot but recognise the
fact that In view Of the action OF the Brit
ish authorities the Transvaal govern
has done. ana he is the more confirmed IN
this view by the fact that while he Is still
without reply to his communication Of
September e. the reasonable requests
movement OF troops. which probably
would have prevented the calling out OF
the burghers In the republics, has not
only been ignored by the activity In mill.
troops was proceeding more persistently
than ever. He concludes thus
II feel deeply impressed with the danger
Of ssay nd further the ,, nsd Of rs I'd
made to secure peaceful solution. once
again tender my best service toward the
attainment of that object, but fear these
will probably be useless II they are not
accomplished with or preceded by the as
surance requested In mine of September
a."