THE JAMERSON RAID.

Hastings Standard, Issue 250, 18 February 1897, Page 3

THE JAMERSON RAID.

CECIL RHODES GIVING EVI-

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London, Feb. 1G

Mr Cecil Rhodes giving evidence before the House of Commons Transvaal Raid Committee admitted helping the Rand movement owing to the Transvaal authorities throwing obstacles in the way of the development of the rec-ources of the country, and because of the belief that the Transvaal was about to introduce Germany into an already complicated system. He also admitted that he had attempted to delude the public into the belief that Dr -Tamerson had gone to the assistance of women and children. Feb. 17. The Prince of Wales, besides numerous members of the Lords and Commons, were present at the opening of the sitting of the Transvaal Raid Committee of inquiry. There were no ladies amongst the spectators. Continuing the evidence Mr Rhodes said the persistent and unfriendly conduct at the time of the Transvaal Raid towards the Cape prevented common action being taken. The denial of civil rights to the Uitlanders became intolerable, they were almost on the verge of revolution for years, and preparations for a change would continue to be made until their grievances were redressed. Dr. Jameson started on the expedition without his authority. Mr Rhodes admitted having placed troops on the frontier and also supplied them with money and arms. He was probably morally culpable ; but the case of Prince George of Greece starting for Crete without the concurrence of the Powers wn- an analagous one.