... preparations for war are being quietly continued, and the defences of Bloemfontein are being strengthened. Mr. Fischer, of the Free State Executive, has declared in an interview that he could not believe that Great Britain would force on war for the sake ...

... THE CRISIS SOUTH AFRICA. Important as it is to preserve peace in South Africa, it is even more important to preserve British supremacy. An ignoble peace purchased with the sacrifice of the British suzeranity over the Transvaal, would be the beginning ...

... stationed here, under the command of Colonel H. G. Reid, have received no further instruction from the War Office regarding their departure tor South Africa, nor are they expected until after Friday’s Cabinet Council. Active preparations are, however, being ...

... likelihood of war is much discussed. It is stated that the despatch of troops does not necessarily imply anything in the nature of an ultimatum, since for the last three months there has been a paucity of British troops in South Africa in face of the ...

... the likelihood of war is much discussed. is stated that the despatch of troops does not necessarily imply anything in the nature an ultimatum, since for the last * three months there has been paucity of British troops in South Africa in face of the gravity ...

... to say. What are the root difficultiss of the present situation in South Africa ? We all agree—when I say all, I mean every intelligent person both in this country and South Africa—that a time has cone for a definite and a permanent settlement of the l ...

... nature. Preparations for war are continuing both in Great Britain and the Transvaal. Lieutenant-General Sir George White and a large number of officer and men left Southampton on Saturday last by I the steamer Gaul for South Africa. any 'tool officers ...

... to name the place of meeting. The Times Simla correspondent says that orders have been received for the despatch to South Africa of the troops already warned for service. Transports are being taken up, and as soon as these are ready the troops will start ...

... State an endorsement of their reply, with absolute of active support the event of war. while they believe they will have the aid of Afrikanders throughout South Africa. In Cape Town the feeling is that it will be impossible for the Imperial Government ...

... these proposals his Government is only animated by strong desire to settle existing controversies and prevent racial war in South Africa. The second note sets forth that the proposals made the Transvaal Government are expressly conditional on the acceptance ...

... Birmingham. We cannot aek leas., and we cannct take less (than the demands made by SirTi: Milner.) The issues of peace and of war are in the hands of President Kruger and his admirers. . Even now at the eleventh hour he has it in his hands by the acceptance ...

... Government will obviate an armed conflict. Owing to the extravagant estimate published of the forces to be sent out to South Africa, tbe military authorities have somewhat relaxed their attitude of reserve. The official view is that much unnecessary anxiety ...