THE TRANSVAAL TROUBLE.
ACTION BY~DR. JAMESON. AN ARMED FORCE ON THE MARCH. A SERIOUS SITUATION. Press Association.—By Telejjrapb.—Copyright. London, January 1. The Times' correspondent declares that the majority of the Uitlanders are against war. Capetown, December 81. It is expected here that the Transvaal will partially concede the demands of the Uitlanders. Tho German colony supports President Kruger in the present difficulty. January 1. In response to an urgent appeal from the leading residents in Johannesburg, asking for the protection of the life and property of thousands of unarmed British men and women, Dr. Jameson, at the head of 700 riflemen, with six Maxim and other guns, entered the Transvaal on Sunday. They are expected to arrive at Johannesburg on Thursday. The men carry with them provisions for four days. The Right Honourable J. Chamberlain is hastening his return to London. He urgently directed Dr. Jameson to return to Mafeking, but it is feared that the message will not reach him before he arrives in Johannesburg, from which place no news has been received since Sunday, and it is feared that the telegraph wires have been cut, Mr Chamberlain urged President Kruger to prevent a conflict, offering to co-operate with him in preserving peace. President Kruger is mobilising his army, and is reported to have asked the French and German Consuls for support. The Uitlanders are greatly divided.
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Press, Volume LIII, Issue 9303, 2 January 1896, Page 5
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