Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-18


The Kaiser WAS Swallowed by the Brit
ish second-class cruiser Thetis through
the Mediterranean. The Thetis passed
into the canal this morning
1t is reported that several German Off
GERS are on board the Kaiser. bound for
the Transvaal
PARLIAMENT OPENS
LONDON, October l7.--Parliament open
cd to-day In extraordinary session, 10
consider the South African situation. In
the speech from the throne her Majesty
said:
my Lords and Gentlemen. -Vlthin o
very brief period after the recent DrOro-
ISation l am compelled by events deeply
affecting the interests Of my empire 10
recur to your advice and aid.
1.-The state of affairs IN South Africa
has made II expedtent that my govern
ment should be enabled to strengthen the
military forces OF this country by calling
out the reserves. For this purpose the
provisions Of the law render II necessary
that Parliament should be called together.
Except for the difficulties that nave
been caused by the action OF the south
6,frican republic, the condition OK the
world continues to be peaceful
Gentlemen Of the House OF Commons
Measures will be laid before you for the
which has or may be caused by events
In South Africa. Estimates for the en-
suing year viii be submitted TO you III que
course.
MY Lords and Gentlemen. there are
many subjects Of domestic interest TO
which your attention Will be invited at a
Platter period. whom the ordinary labors OF
I a Parliamentary session have been reach
ed For the present | invite your attend
ance in order that YOU may deal with an
| exceptional exigency, and / pray that, In
performing the duties which claim your
attention. you may have the guidance
and blessing Of Almighty Cod
DEMANDS ON SOUTH AFRICA.
Sir Henry Campbell Bsnnerman. Libe-
raj leader in the House of Commons,
said that the demands made by the
government on the South African republic
were such as to make II impossible for
the government OF any self-respecting
country ever TO take them into considera-
ton. but actual hostihties have COM
menced," said Sir Henry, ''and
an act of aggression has been
committed. which it Is the plain duty
of our ministers. of public men, and OF
! the people TO resist. There Will be no
| disposition on the part Of this house
| to place any obstacle In the way OF grant
| ing such supplies and such powers
| TO the Crown as may be necessary TO
| secure the rapid and effective prosecution
| OF war commenced to vlndicate our
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ously and promptly prosecuted, and no
! thing necessary for that purpose should
| be refused by the House of Commons"
| The leader OF the Opposition went on
to congratulate the government upon the
| choice made OF officers to whom the main
| charge Of the expedition had been
given. Never, he believed, had so capa-
| BILE and experienced a staff been dis
patched from the shores of England.
Continuing, the speaker said all were
| agreed that our natural position In
South Africa has placed upon US the duty
| of seeing any impeachment TO our own
! security removed.
! "a GAME OF BLUFF"
IT have no intention of entering upon
| a minute or detailed criticism OF the steps
| taken by the government" said the
| speaker 1.-THE time for that has not
yet come, and It is proper to walt for
| further explanations But l may say n
| does appear 10 me that the government
are engaged In game OF blutf (Opposl-
| ton cheers and Ministerialist cries OF
| No. noD which Is not IA very worthy
one for a great county like this. Tho
raising of the suzerainty question was
utterly unnecessary, and did more than
ANYTHING else to remove all chances or
success from the negotiations" (Oppo-
sition cheers)
Mr.. Balfour, who was received with
loud cheering, expressed satisfaction at
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