... tension existing with reference to the Transvaal difficulty was to some extent relieved yesterday by the telegrans from South Africa discounting the alarmist aespatches of the previous day. It is still recognised, however, that the situa- tion is grave in ...

... means be resorted to. It is an extremely critical moment. The quva. tion of peace or war must be determnied very TiE United Irish League, in addition to carry- ing on a war against the rights of landlords, appears to be interested in foreign affairs ; and ...

... was borne by the Church, and by the Friars who are now I so ignorantly abused. Mr Chamberlain is plainly determined to force war upon the Transvaal. Everv ad- vance made by the Beer Government is made the occasion of fresh attack upon the indepen- dence ...

... life in trying to save the other. The 1st Battalion Royal Mulster Pusiliers are to leavp Fermoy on the 21stfirst for South Africa. -! Great satisfaction has been eptessed through- out county Limerick at the action: of the County Council in appointing evicted ...

... most serious reflection on Sir William. It means that the Government profess not to have been able to rely upon him in case of war with the Transvaal. But it is known that he is a far more distinguished officer than the General who has.been appointed to suc- ...

... considerable measure of success. The institution of a permanent tribunal of arbitration cannot fail to diminish the frequency of war, while the c-x- tension of the Geneva Convention will mitigate its horrors. I have concluded a, convention with the Presi- dent ...

... nts by which, for the British Government, the question is bh set. It is an incitement to the whole Dutch element in South Africa to make common cause with President Kruger and his people. . There is a still more serious view to be taken of these Australian ...

... reply has been received. During this interval there were secret sittings of the Road; for the issue behind all is peace or war. The belief was widely held that the object of the Boers in the delay was to gain time. It will be for the Imperial Go- -ernment ...

... a million. The Customs duties now average 15 per cent., as against 20 per cent. e before the union- The imports into South Africa 1 reached £23,700,000, and the exports £28,700,000, or wlich Cape Colony's share was £7,900,000. 'The gold export for the ...

... are over-importation and increased competi- te tion. It is also to be borne in mind that the di natives are impoverished by war, rebellion, w famine, forced labour, and high taxes, so that ro their purchasing porwer is greatly diminished. Ti Not only has ...

... inter- ference in the internal affairs of the country. In official circles matters are regarded as tending to. improve. The Boer war munitions are still de- tamned at Delagos Bay. The Transvaal Government, says a Renter's special carrespondent, has received ...

... Sir. Gourlay; 1:,~V i:. - A tkeat; The Anichor's I. I U t ?? the heart 'ii ?? 'ii-e f'eifor-d; ?? Canrp Fire > Mr h-i-- ' r. WAr,1. Pyper gas-c a line Lcit l thenf Straight. ti tti ot-- -rd vi t le Diet riot Chief I .s iii] in opelning the'proceed. .tit ...