The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-26

The Boer ENJOYS will leave on Monday
for Baltimore, to make their first appear
ance outside of Washington. in the course
of public meetings which they have ar
ranged. Later on the commissioners will
visit Philadelphia. Providence. AMI Bos-
ton, and then Will start tour of the
middle West.
Commissioner Vessels goes today to
| Bridgeport, Conn. in company with Rep
resentative Lentz. He will probably ad-
dress public meeting while there, but
his prime object in making the trip is to
see something of the Nutmeg State
1T is as yet uncertain just how long
we shall be in this country. but certainly
it will not be for more than a month. E"
said Mr.. Vessels last evening. I'VE have
business now to transact in Europe which
will require our attention before returning
home. l shall join my colleagues in Balti-
more on Monday and shall be in readi-
ness then to continue the American tour
with them. This trip is in no wise for
the purpose of raising money for our
cause. We do not desire such action now.
1t will only interfere with our CHIEF mis-
sion. The collection taken at the Grand
Opera House at the meeting Sunday night
was arranged without our knowledge, and
we should not have favored it. There is
much need of money for the aid of our
widows and orphans, but the subscrip-
uoEs for that purpose can be taken after
the war The main thing now Is to let
the people know the conditions in the
Transvaal
We have not been disappointed in the
reception given US by the American Gov
eminent. We knew before coming here
that the Administration was opposed to
interfering. We are deeply grateful for
the sympathy we have received and the
attention which has been shown US.
We trust that when the Americans get
acquainted with the true situation in
South Africa, they will bring such pres
sure to bear upon the Administration as
will cause it to make known the senti-
ments of the Republic. Such an express
sion would be Of incalculable benefit to u.s.
The old countries would be with us il
they felt sure America would give us her
moral support. Chamberlain has declared
that the whole world is behind him in this
war. We want Englishmen to know the
truth about how Americans feel.
The war may possibly last for a year
longer should the Beers resort to guerrilla
continue for such length Of time. II
England has no other wars on hand, she
can of course keep a permanent garrison
in the Transvaal sufficiently large to pre-
serve her sovereignty. But as soon as she
gets in any complications calling for the
withdrawal OF her garrison the burghers
will rise again.
I'VE have realized from the start that
We alone could not defeat England. We
had
that number must be reduced to less than
10000. We knew that our independence
would be crushed out, and we are resolved
to die fighting
The Boer commissioners issued the fol-
lowing statement yesterday afternoon:
"Messrs. Fischer, Vessels, and Wo.mar-
ans. who are representing the South Afii-
can Republics in this country, have re-
ceived many pressing invitations from most
of the large cities of the United States to
visit them. but owing to the short time
they have to spend in this country, 1t will
not be possible to accept all Of the In
vitations received. 1t is their intention to
return again to their own country as soon
as circumstances permit. staying in Europe
sufficient time TO carry out their instruc-
tons. But before leaving they have con-
cluded to yield to the great demand on
the part of the American people to spend
few more days in America.
They have concluded first OF all to visit
Baltimore. Philadelphia, Providence, and
Boston. After visiting these cities they
have hopes of being able to spare time to
extend their visit to several other cities In
the Middle States. timely notification of
which will be given to the committees who
have honored them with invitations
The common councils and mayors of q
number OF cities are urging the ENJOYS by
resolutions TO make them a visit, and il
may be possible that their stay in the
country may be prolonged a few days in
order TO meet their wishes. The ENJOYS
regret exceedingly that they cannot meet
the great number OF people who are SO
anxious TO greet them. as they would like
to do.
They express themselves as very grateful
for the many expressions Of sympathy heard
upon all sides for the cause that is so dear
to them. and they trust the fact that they
cannot visit all who wish them TO do so
will in no way interfere with the full and
free expression of sympathy on their part"