The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-12

fire the first shot. but upon those who com
pei il to be fired"
MIR. GREENE KILLED?
IL IS rumored that C0nyngham Greene,
the British Diplomatic agent at Pretoria,
has been assassinatcd there.
The report. however. IS unconhrmed and
Is discreditcd az the Colonial Office.
The rumor that Mr. Greene had been
murdered Is OF doubtful origin, and IS con-
sidered extremely improbable, as II Is be-
lieved that in obedience TO orders from
the Imperial government. Mr.. Greene has
already left Pretoria, conhnng the care
of British interests to United states Con
SUI MacRum.
BOERs MOBlLIZED.
YOBKSRUST, TRANSVAAL, Oct IL
The entire first draft OF the Transvaal
and Free State Beers is now modified.
The Lager has been shifted to better
position for water and grazing.
The generals cOmmandants and neid
cOrnets have inspected the various strate-
cicsl positions on the border.
PRETORIA. oct. 1.-THE Official Ga
zette contains proclamation calling UPON
the Burghers domlciled outside The repub-
lie with the permission Of the government,
10 present themselves fo<hwith 10 their
respective comnandants for service, fdll-
ing which. they will be punished BY iines
varying from 4io0 90 100 or by impris-
onment and conhscation Of property.
CAPE TOWN. oct ll.-Sir Alfred Mil
ner. Governor of Cape Colony and British
High Commissioner I'm South Africa has
issued a proclamation declaring az per-
sons abetting the enemy I'm a state Of
war with Great Britain 20 be guilty OF
high treason.
The Beers are expected TO occupy New
castle. Natal. tomorrow morning tThurs-
day).
FEW CAN REMAIN
JOHANNESBURG October 1.-THE COM
mittce having the matter in charge is
issuing very few permits to British sub
iects TO remain here. in subscribing 10
the oath. those who wish 10 remain un-
dertake TO behave in calm, submissive
manner to remain obedient to the laws
and authorities, and neither directly nor
indirectly to do aught against the inde-
pendence OF the country or people.
The oath is not regarded as one OF
neutrality.
a satisfactory reply from the British gov
eminent is not expected. and all arrange
ments have been made for the declara-
tiOn Of martial law.
Developments on the border are ex-
pected tonight after the time named in
the ultlmat tum expires.
CAPE TOWN. = oct. 1.-THE correspond
dent ~ Sandsprnit Of the South American
News. telegraphs late Tuesday evening
as follows.
owing TO intelligence received during
the day. war appears 10 be- more remote -
No precise information is intainable
here. but there is good reasons 10 De-
lieve rne correspondents statement Is
correct.
WAR HAS BEGUN.
LONDON. oct PA dispatch 70 the
Daily Telegraph from Ladysmith. dated
Wednesday. alone among the specials re-
ceived declares that war has begun by
the Beers in Natal The correspondent
says: Free State Burghers have seized
a train al Harrismith which was the
property Of the Natal government. Last
night mounted patrol was stoned by
Beers. The mems orders were not 10 fire
unless they were fired upon
The other dispatches only represent that
hostilities are inminent
DIrRBAN. OCT Authentic informa-
ton from Ladvsmith confirms the report
that It IS the intention OF the Beers To oc-
cupy Newcastle Immediately.