The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-14

throughout South Africa. appealing 10
them 10 resist the unjust demands Of
Great Britain" and accusing Lord sails
bury. Mir Chamberlain and Sir Alfred Mil
ner OF treachery. IL blames the Queen for
condoning what II describes as Mr. Cham
herain's criminal policy and declares
that the clear desire and object OF Great
Britain are TO deprive he Transvaal OF
independence on account OF the gold
mines Of the Rand"
CAPE TOWN, oct. 13-4.O5 T. M.-The
entire crew Of the armored train with
the exception Of the engine driver were
made prisoners by the Beers.
MOVING KAFFIRS.
LORENZO MARQESU. oct 13-Ten
thousand Kahlrs from the Rand have Deen
brought here by tro and are now en-
camped about six miles outside the town.
Steamers are being chartered 10 take
them 10 the IimpoDo district
LONDON. oct. IA dispatch from
Paris late this evening says: The Beers
with twelve guns are preparing 10 assault
MafokinF"
LADYsMITH. oct 12-Delayed in
Transmissi0nJ- Confirmation has been re-
ceivcd here that a force of burghers from
the Orange Free State is advancing
through Tintwa Pass. Seventy men of the
Border Mounted Rifles have been sent to
support the cavalry outposts.
MARTIAL LAW.
BLOEMFONTEIN. oct. 12-Delayed in
Transmission)- Martial law has been pro-
claimed. and the courts are closed.
A proclamation has been issued warning
British subjects 10 leave the Orange Free
state before 8 O'Clock Sunday evening.
Permit 10 remain may be obtained from
the authorities. and the proclamation calls
upon the burghcrs to respect those who
secure such permits.
President Steyne has made a strong ap-
peal TO the burghers to do their best to
preserve the independence OF the Republic
PASSENGERS SAFE
NRYBURG. oct 13-The train from
Mafeking. with 300 women and children.
passed Nrybmg on the way TO Kimberley
An were well.
LONDON, oct. 13-Advices from Jo-
hannesburg report the communicating by
the Transyaal Government of another
Is 900 ounces of gold.
The Pail Mall Gazette publishes the
following dispatch from Mafeking. dated
Wednesday: 1T is reported that the
younger burghers. dissatisfied with Com
mandant Cronje for not attacking the
British position yesterday. have sent him
to the rear and appointed another 20 COM
mand
BERLIN. oct 13.-The German Foreign
Once informs the Associated Press that
/ Germany would gladly cooperate in a
coui teously. though urgently worded le~
quest to the Transvuai Government to
permit the creation of an international p0-
lice force 10 protect the mines.
no NEWS OF FIGHT.
CAPE TOWN. oct. 12-CDelayed I'm
Transmission.)-No news Of fighting has
yet been received.
It is suggested that with a view Of re-
tanning the good will of the Basutes the
authorities shall not press for payment
OF the hut tax.
An American citizen has sworn TO an
affidavit before the American consul. I'm
which he states that he has been subject
ed by burghers of the Free State TO great
Il-treatment His limbs bear marks
showing the effects Of the treatment fe
has received
PRETORIA QUIET
PRETORIA. oct. 12.-Deayed in Trans
mission There IS no further news from
General Cro1ie western command. COM
mandant-General JoubertS command is
now at Volkesrust Several Cape Colo
nists have been sworn I'm as burehers.
The town is quiet. Postal communication
with the surrounding colonies has been
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