The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-06-08
Kruger Much Pleased With the Work
of Steyn and Dewet.
THE CAPITAL IN A CAB.
The Government is Still Effective,
Though the Country is Invaded.
Dutch President Denies BE Will
Leave the iTransvaal and
Expecisf to Go Back
to Pretoria.

LONDON, June SIS A. M.-The execu-
five offices of the Transvaal Government
are now in a railway car which is
shunted on a switch at Machadorph Sta
tion. President Kruger caused the in
terror of the coach to be reconstructed
some time ago with view to contln-
gencies that have now arrived.
A correspondent of the Daily Express,
who went from Lorenzo Marques to see
President Kruger, was received yester-
day. The president sat smoking long
pine. He locked worried. but his bear
ing was quiet and determined. He did
NOT make the least objection to being
interviewed.
THE WAR NOT ENDED.
The correspondent was equipped for the
interview by cables from London.
YES said President Kruger, 1T is
quite true that the British have occupied
Pretoria. This, however, does not end
the war. The burghers are fully deter
mined to fight to the last. They win
never surrender SO long as five hundred
armed men remain in the country. I feel
deeply encouraged by the fine work OF
Stevn and Dewet are doing in the Free
State"
The correspondent suggested that the
war was over, inasmuch as the capital
had been taken.
''The capital exclaimed Kruger, with
energy. What is a capital. 1t does not
consist of any particular collection OF
bricks and mortar. The capital of the
republic, the seat Of government, is here
in this car. There is no magic about any
special site Our country is invaded, it is
true; but it is not conquered. The govern
ment is still effective
NO PRISONER.
Referring to the reasons why he left
Pretoria, Mr.. Kruger said:
81 was not foolish enough to be taken
prisoner I,roVioeG this means of loco
motion precisely for the same reason as
our burghers supply themselves with
horses when they take the field.
1T is necessary that L should be able
to move quickly from place 10 place. That
is all. Bye and bye this car will take
me back to Pretoria. For the present it
enables me to keep away from Pre-
toria, where I could be of no service, and
where I should only play into the hands
OF the enemy.
They say, Mr. Kruger" remarked the
correspondent, that you have brought
with you gold to the value of 81, 0Oo009.
st is not true" replied the President
''WhateVer monetary resources / may
have with me are simply those which We
require for State purposes. At the same
time am not going to tell you where our
treasure is. Let Lord Roberts find it if
he can
WILL NOT LEAVE.
."rhey also say in England that you con-
template taking refuge on Dutch man
of-war at Lorenzo Marques.
THAT again is lie retorted the Presi-
dent with vehesnence.
Il know of no Dutch war vessel. I am
not concentrating taking refuge anywhere.
I shall not leave my country. There Will
be no need for me TO do anything of the
kind"
The correspondent, continuing. said:
There is much surprise at your having
left Mrs. Kruger behind
But why" asked Mr.. Kruger. Mrs.
Kruger is quite safe in Pretoria. she
would only be put to personal inconVen-
ience here. All communication between
US is stopped. of course, but she will
await my return with calnaness and cour-