The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-09-30

LONDON. Sept. 29.-It was said this
evening that the South African cable
grams received at the colonial office this
morning did not contain President Kru-
gers reply as supposed, but referred to
other matters. The cabinet council to-
day was. therefore, unable to discuss the
reply Significance is attached TO the
fact that Mr. Balfour was in conference
with Lord Rothschild at Downing street
at l o'clock
Owing to the reticence of ministers
there are various stories current this
evening Officials at WOolwich this even
ing believe that an army corps will be
started for South Africa about Oct 7,
following Gen. Sir Redvers Butler. There
appears to be unusual excitement in the
admiralty departments. George Goschen,
first lord of the admiralty, was busiy
engaged there the first part of the day.
1t is rumored that unexpected complica-
ticns have arisen, and extensive prepara-
tions are to be made to guard against
contingencies.
ENGLAND'S DEMANDS.
The Pan Mall Gazette says it under
stands that Mr.. Chamberlain submitted
dispatch to the cabinet council today
containing the following demands on the
TransVaal:
1-Fivs years franchise qualifiea-
tion, without Hampering conditions.
2-Municipal seIf-government at
Johannesburg on freely elected
basis.
3-The separation of the judica-
ture from the executive and indie
pendenc> from the voILsrand.
1.-The abolition OF the dynamite
monopoly.
5-The removal of the fort DOM
mating johannesburg, though the
defenses at Pretoria may remain.
6-The teaching OF the English
language ia the schools.
The press association this afternoon
says:
Parliament, which will be summoned
by royal proclamation. is expected to re-
assemble in about three weeks. The gov
erpment desires a clear expression of ap-
proval, by the legislature, OF the policy
now being pursued in South Africa, as
well as the necessary financial legislation.
The premier and most of the cabinet
ministers returned home after the coun-
ell"
Indications this evening tend to the be-
lief that in view of the cabinet session
the Beers will probably commit an overt
act which will bring on hostfltties before
the assembling of parliament. All the
dispatches from the Transvaal show the
liveliest activity on the part of the bur
ghers.
WARLIKE MOVES.
kilograms from Pretoria announce that
artillery is being rapidly loaded at the
station for the front, and military trains
have preference on all lines. The Cape
mali is delayed in consequence of the
large amount of rolling stock reserved for
the forces. A large body of burghers left
yesterday for the Natal border, and an
other for MiddIeburg. Detachments of
cyclists are being distributed among the
different commanders. 1t is understood
that the first contingent Of the Transvaal
force will leave for the eastern border
tomorrow. Commandant General Joubert
addressed g crowd of burghers yesterday.
His remarks We're loudly cheered. A de-
tachment of the German corps left for
the front this morning, and the volunteer
force paraded in the principal square of
Pretoria and saluted President Kruger .
The cabinet adjourned at 3:15 p. m. The
ministers We're heartily cheered by the
waiting crowds.
While the members of the cabinet were
assembling. dispatches from the cape
continued the story of military activity
in the Transvaal, Natal and Cape Colony
The Beers are concentrating in the coun-
try contiguous to Natal where the first
outbreak of hostilities is likely to occur
Large contingents of burghers are con-
verging from various parts on this prob
able battlefield.
GERMAN PRESS HOSTILE.
BERLIN, Sept 29.-The Anglophobe
tendency of the German press is in no
way abated by the knowledge that the
German government does not share, but
seeks in vain to abate 1t. The Neuste
Nachrichten says:
1T would be more correct to speak out
frankly regarding the South African
crisis, for the question at issue ceased
long aga to be confined to the Trans
vaal. The responsibility of the British
government WILL therefore, be all the
greater if it should stir up war. By in
Sisting that the Transvaaf acknowledge
British suzerainty, Great Britain cuts
off every pass road to a peaceful issue,
inasnuch as the return of the Trans
Vaal to the convention of 1881 would be
the signal for an internal revolution
The VoSsische Ieitung says:
England knows only might, and par
ticulary where ST. Ter nations are con-
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