Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-30

SD viii do something 10 make peace
possible"
The correspondent adds that perhaps
il is worth pointing u that the CON-
mando in question did not arise until
1894 after the franchise had been re-
stricted by the law Of 1891. which
make it difficult to see why the former
should account for the latter"
A squadron Of British cruisers is
gathered at Cape Town.
Advices from the interior of South
Africa indicate that, thus far. the ma
tives are quiet and there is no sign Of
trouble. This is reassuring as it was
feared some of the tribes OF Zuzuland
and elsewhere were becoming restless.
The arrivals at Durham, Natal, from
the rand are diminishing. Tents have
been pitched on the beach to accommo-
date the refugees.
1t is announced from Kimberly that
a former mayor has called a meeting
of Irishmen to protest against the ac-
ton of their countrymen at home. who
he says, are under a complete misap-
prehension in supporting tine Of
tyranny in the Transvaal."
The British colonies in Rhodesia are or
ganizing a volunteer corps, have formed
a cycle detachment and have constructed
an armored train with an engine plated
with steel rails.
Refugees from the ran continue TO
arrive at New Castle. Nata!, where earth
works are being raised.
Light rains are reported in the north
of Natal. Farmers within the probable
fighting zone are sending their stock south.
In Aliwal. in the north district, a violent
appeal from the well known Eoer held
cornet. Villjoen, has been distributed.
There is great activity at the war office
at Pretoria. The artillery reserves have
been called out, the arrangements to de-
fend the frontier are complete and the
work Of equipment is proceeding rapidly.
Tn %burghers are -congregating In tie
towns, ready to JOIN their commands,
which. however, have strict orders NOT TO
approach too near the frontier and avoid
a collision with British forces. The Boer
forces are gathering al their bass OF ac-
ton, a short distance from the border,
such as ct Harrtsmith, Volksrust, Vryhe.d
and Bremersdorph.
Telegraphic communicat on between Cape
Town and Pretoria has been strangely
delayed during the past couple Of days.
A telegram received to-day says two
batteries of field artillery and SO burgh-
ers have started for Volksrust. and that
another 500 men go there to-day.
The streets Of Pretoria present a scene
of great military animation Armor burgh-
ers and artillerymen are riding about. the
fld comets being engaged in warning the
burghcrs to De in readiness at a moments
notice.
A quantity OF ammunition for Maxim
guns is reported to have arrived at Har-
rismith and the burghers at Bremersdorp
received rifles and ammunition yesterday.
The men are practicing with the Maxim
gum.
A lumber of young Beers who have
been studying at Cape Town AVE started
for home.
The Volksraad. in secret session, has
passed a high treason bill. providing for
the confscation Of the property Of the
%burghers who refuse service. a proposal
was submitted to make this confiscation
retroactive. so as to include certain mill
lionaires. but Ii was rejected.
a dispatch from Johannesburg reports
a meeting Of the wholesale and retail
merchants there TO consider the steps to
be taken for the protection Of the town.
The chairman said that he had been in
formed that the government did not in
tend to expel the British subjects Ia the
event Of war. A resolution was passed
in favor Of forming a guard. composed
of merchants. property owners and 9TH
ers. and empowering a committee to pro-
cure fumes to carry on the municipal gov
ernment.
PRETORIA. September 29-The govern
ment has issued a notice Of the measures
TO be observed in the event Of war. The
mines may continue working, reasonable
protection being afforded. The liquor
trade is prohibited and special police will
maintai norder. The Rand gold produced
during the war is to be deposited with
the government, who VIII mint therefrom
sufficient to pay It's working expenses.
The rest will be returned after the war.
Strict passport regulations hav also been
provided.