The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-09-19
The TRANSvAAL
Kruger Gets a New Pro-
test From the British.
Railway Officials Ordered 20 Protect
Their Line-Support Pledged to
the Transvaal Republic.

PRETORIA, Sept. 1.-THE British
diplomatic agent. Conyngham Greene,
has made representations TO the Trans
vaaI Government regarding the recent
arrest of Mr.. Pakeman, editor of the
Transvaal Leader, and the Govern
ment is sending reply.
President Kruger has issued a no.
tice warming burghers who intend to
go shooting beyond the river Limpoo,
which forms for many miles the north
west and north limit of the Transvaal
that they will be severely punished
unless they first obtain permission
from the local authorities.
The tension remains high pending
the receipt of Mr. Chamberlain dis
patch. 1t is asserted on excellent au-
thority that the Transvaal Govern
ment, with a view of keeping the min
ing industry moving has decided TO
protect it in every way. AS a first step
the Government has notified the Rand
companies that their men will receive
protection as long as they remain
peaceful, and should war unfortunate
ly occur the men will be given a rea-
sonable time to leave the country if
they desire.
1t is officially announced that the
article in the gold law about the con-
fiscation OF claims and mines belong
ing to people convicted of treason or
conspiracy against the State. which
was last year eliminated will be re-
enforced. The article also gives the
Government power to order that the
mines be worked, and provides that if
this instruction is disregarded the
Government may work them through
it's own agents.
Commander General Joubert denies
that the War Department is ordering
heavy ordnance and rifles. He declares
that he is anxious for the preservation
of peace.
Secretary of State ReitZ has left
this city for Johannesburg and Cape
Town. The likelihood of war is much
discussed. The coming of British
troops is not regarded as meaning GER
tain war. but merely as making I'D for
the paucity of troops in South Africa,
much commented upon during the
past month.
The burghers of this place are offer
ing the Government gifts of meal The
town has a deserted appearance.
JOHANNESBURG, Sept. 1.-THE Of
fcials of the Netherlands Railway
Company have been notified to hold
themselves in readiness to guard the
line in the event of war
The Italians in the TranSvaal have
decided to remain neutral should hos
tilities arise. The Transvaal Holland
erS here held a meeting today and
adopted resolutions of sympathy with
the TranSvaal Government, pledging
their support.
CAPE TOWN, Sept. 11.-Four trains
refugees from johannesburg
have arrived here. Four hundred ref
ugeeS have also arrived at Durham
During the past week the relief COM
mittee of Johannesburg assisted 1000
cases of distress reported throughout
the TranSvaal
LONDON, Sept. 1.-THE activity in
the Admiralty and War Office contin-
ues. 1t is said that orders have been
sent to America for light iron girders
and bridging sections, for probable use
in South Africa.
Transports are moving to the docks.
preparatory to embarking troops.
LONDON, Sept. 10.-A dispatch
from Bloemfontein reports the distri-
button of arms and considerable eX-
Odus to Cape Colony. According to
the correspondent, the Beers are mass
ing on the frontier and there is no
abatement of war preparations in the
TranSvaal.
1t is understood that General Sir
Redvers Butler. will start for Cape
Town next Saturday. The Indian au-
thorities are chartering steamers to
transport troops to South Africa as
rapidly as possible.
LONDON, Sept. 9.-The troops go
ing to South Africa, as the result of
the decision of yesterdays Cabinet
council to send 10000 soldiers, will
proceed to Natal, bringing the total
number of men in that colony up TO
10 900. Re-enfOrcementS numbering
5000 men will be drawn from India.
The Northumberland Fusiliers will
embark next Saturday for Cape Colo
ny. leaving from Southampton. The
First Royal Sussex Regiment has been
ordered to be ready to embark within
three days. An infantry brigade with
a division of field artillery from Alder
shot, with eighteen guns, has been or
dered to leave.
MALTA, Sept. 9.-The First Battal-
ion of the Border Regiment, stationed
here, has been ordered to hold itself
in readiness to embark for Cape Colo
ny.