The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-03-03
SOUTH AFRICAN ENJOYS
TO seek RECOGNITION
Credentials May Be Presented
This Week.
SECRETARY DEFINES PLANS
Through Holland - Delegation to
Arouse Public Sentiment-Envoys Will
Tour Country.

Boer ENJOYS, now in Washington. bear
ing credentials as Ministers from theil
Governments in South Africa, may with
in few days make efforts to secure theil
recognition on the part of the Unite;
States.
While the ENJOYS themselves decline
to state whether their intention is t.
force this Government TO show it's hand
they do not deny that their credentials
will be presented.
The ENJOYS have been recognized by
the Government of Holland, and come to
this country as officials of the Boer Re-
publics. Eighteen months ago they visit
ed the United States under the same con-
ditions. They then made no effort to have
their credentials recognized.
The two gentlemen now in the city are
Cornelius S. Vessels and A. D. W. VOL
marans. They are accompanied by Mon
tague White. of New York, secretary to
the delegation. All of the party are train
ed diplomats, thoroughly conversant with
English, and enjoy the full confidence OF
their Governments. MIR. Vessels repre-
sents the Transvaal and Mr.. Wolmarans
the Orange Free State.
When seen at the Willard last night,
Mr. White said that at this early date
the ENJOYS are not able TO make any
statement concerning what they have al
ready accomplished or their future inten-
tions. They arrived here Saturday night,
and are consequently just beginning their
work.
To Present Credentials.
1t is understood that within the course
of the present week, perhaps, the ere
dentials which they bear from their re-
spective Governments will be presented
TO the State Departre Last night Mr..
White explained that so far as he knows
the United States Government already
recognizes the independence of the Boer
Republics.
His explanation of this is that this Gov
eminent has never recognized the annexa-
ton of the two Boer Republics by Eng
land, and his intimation was that there
is no reason why the Ministers should not
be received here in TIER official capacity.
The action of the ENJOYS in presenting
their credentials, should they take this
course, would have the effect of forcing
the United States-the Administration-to
show its hand. Mr. White would not say
whether such is the intention of the Min
listers. When told that a rumor was
afloat to the effect that the credentials
would be presented he manifested an in
terest.
That didn't come from the Beers"
said he. ut must have sprung from some
other source. l can't say at this time
whether the credentials will be presented.
The credentials are signed by the two
Governments which the ENJOYS represent
and both Mr.. Vessels and Mr. Wolmarans
come to this country as officials
In Holland they have been recognized
as ministers Through our friends in
Holland, We also have constant communi-
cation with South Africa.
Crystalline Public Sentiment.
$50 far as the purposes of the ENJOYS
are concerned there isn't anything to
crystalline public sentiment among
Americans in favor of the Beers when
opportunities present themselves, but the
delegates will not speak at public meet
ings for this purpose"
Have you come prepared to make
greater efforts for the recognition of
Boer independence this time than be-
fore?" Mr.. White was asked.
''oh, no; l can't say that" was his
answer. 81 wouldn't want you to say
that"
When asked if the present situation in
South Africa did not warrant the belief
that greater efforts would be made Mr.
White merely looked thoughtful and
shook his head. He made the assertion
again that the time wasn't ripe fc9 a
statement from the Beers.
MIR. White did intimate, however, tina.
the influence OF Boer sympathizers in
Congress would be enlisted. So fac as the
possibility of the Introduction OF bill IN
Congress recognizing the independence of
the Boer Republics is concerned, he had
no opinion TO express.
To Visit American Cities.
1.-The stay in Washington may be short"
added Mr.. White. at may be extended
over only two weeks. They have been in
vited to visit other cities of the country,
anu VIII pTDDdbiy gu vi COURSE. now
ever, all depends upon what they are able
to do within the next few days"
What Is your opinion of the press de-
spatches now being sent out from South
Africa in regard to the war;"
Well, the desDatc hes are all written
by Englshmen. pass under the pen of
English censors. and are passed upon by
English Minister'S" said Mr.. White. sig
nifcantly we have constant communi-
cation with QUE Government through
friends in Europe.
Il do not know how large force com
prises our armies. Our Vice President is
personally in the field. So far as the eff
forts of General i7ierson at New Orleans
are concerned, We know only what we
read in the newspapers General Pier
son is acting in a private capacity. The
shipment of mules and horses from that
port is of great assistance TO the Eng