The record-union., 1899-10-01

night by a mixed force q police and
infantry. Two men are alWtted to each
small bridge, and four to the larger
bridges The batteries of artillery
which left Glencoe ostensibly for Dun
dee, few miles distant, have sud
denly been ordered to Newcastle. which
is in advance of the British base. The
farmers of this northernmost part of
Natal, which enters the Transvaal like
a wedge. are leaving their farms and
coming out of the country.
In Rhodesia, which is exposed to a
Boer attack, the British colonists are
actively preparing for defense. The
Administrator at Bullawayo has in
formed the Chamber of Mines that
the forces will be doubled and the forts
strengthened and machine guns
mounted. There are constant patrols
in the country district. Water is scarce
in Rhodesia, but there is enough if it
rains soon.
A dispatch from Pietermaritzburg
announces that the Governor of Natal
has issued a proclamation in view of
the impression that many of the Dutch
farmers may join the Beers. The
proclamation warns "wickedly dis
posed persons that the punishment of
treason is death and confscation of
property. The mounted Natal volun-
teers, including the reserves, have been
warned to be in readiness.
Mails from Durham for Cape Town
are now sent by sea, instead Of across
the. Transvaal
nd Oh
greatly indignant at the Transvaal's s
conf1scation law. which practically
places at the disposal of the Transvaal
their whole property, the nature and
definition of the offenses being such
as to embrace every possible contin-
gency and render them liable to con-
fiscation whatever they do, even in
claiming their rights
The military ports and camps in
England, such as Woolwich, Chatham
and Aldershot, are very busy with war
preparations, but there is no new sa-
lient fact to-day.
The Times correspondent at Cape
Town says he learns that the Dutch
farmers throughout the Queenstown
district have TransvaaI Mausers and
ammunition.
The strip of Colonial territory from
which the most danger is apprehended
is Colesburg, across the Aliwal north,
as it lies along the extreme southern
borders of the Orange Free State.
Although the country west and
southwest is mainly Dutch. it gives
no sign of anxiety.
The Boer reply had not reached the
Colonial Office at noon, and much to
the astonishment of the officials who
remained on duty all night long ex-
pecting its arrival at any moment. If
possible, the war preparations are
more active than ever.
AT Southampton there was a scene of
considerable excitement, two trans
ports leaving that port to-day. Further
contingents of troops of various arms,
on third transport, left the Mersey
this afternoon
Four steamers were chartered at
Liverpool this afternoon to call at
Naples, where each vessel will embark
three thousand mules.
The Durham infantry, with three guns
and detachment of naval volunteers,
left Durham this afternoon for Colenso
Enthusiastic crowds bade the troops
farewell.
The stoppage of train at VoIksrust
by the Beers is confirmed. The cause
OF TINS step is unknown. Subsequently,
the train proceeded to johannesburg.
Inc wires are interrupted. The town is
crowded with Transvaalers, and there
is considerable excitement and anxiety
BOERS GOING TO THE FRONT.
LONDON, Sept. 3O.-A dispatch from
johannesburg this evening says the
IransEaal officials to-day requisitioned
iU0 horses, provisions and general
equipment for the Burghers. Horses
We're even requisitioned in the street
and stables and the town was depleted
The West Rand command of 600 men
started for the front this morning. and
the johannesburg corps of 750 men is
following.
In the meantime business is stagnant
and the exodus of Uitlanders continues
ZUO leaving johannesburg on one train
to-day.
ENGLAND CALLED UPON To
TAKE VIGOROUS STEPS.
BERLIN, Sept. 3O.-The Cologne
Gazette to-day publishes a communi-
cation from what are designated as the
most influential Germans in Johan-
nesburg," calling upon Great Britain to
take vigorous steps to suppress the
troubles that have long existed in the
aransvaal, which, they add, are now
spreading to neighboring States. The
document declares that if peaceful me-
gotiations fail, Great Britain must
draw the sword and cut the gordiar
knot.
I.he s1gners of the document insist
that the group of inexperienced Boers
which is managing the revenues. OF
Which a considerable portion flows into
their own pockets, must be cleared
out" and that Great Britain is under
obligation to restore peace with the
Transvaal, which is impossible as Ions
as these ignorant peasants have the
direction of the complicated situation
While the above probably expresses
the view of the German capitalist, il
must be remembered that many Ger
mans hold an exactly contrary opinion
and have enlisted in support of the
present administration of the Trans
vaal.
FIRE IN ARKANSAS.