The Transvaal Trouble.

Opunake Times, Volume IV, Issue 193, 8 May 1896, Page 3

The Transvaal Trouble.

Capetown, May 5. The Volksraad of the Orange Free State has notified Sir H. Eobinson . that the extradition treaty with the Chartered Company is terminated. Ehama's scoots report that it is probable that they will make north for Zambezi, but that their women are opposed to it, being afraid of the hardships of the journey. Two white outlaws are directing the movements of the natives. Hon C.Rhodes is likely to be delayed several weeks at Giwelo, the country round being infested by insurgents. Sir Hercules Robinson is not likely to leave for London until the autumn, as the feeling at the Cape is opposed to his going. Pretoria, May 5. The Executive rre still discussing the question of reducing the term of imprisonment imposed on the members of the Reform Committee, and the strongest influence in Africa is pressing for leniency, and the present outlook is more hope* al. London, May 6.

Dr Leyds, Transvaal agent, has * complained that Sir H. Robinson's report that 6000 troops are being massed at Mafeking has caused a feeling of disquiet, especially as the officers alleged they were destined for the Transvaal. It is hinted that affidavits were made by Boer waggoners asserting they were hired to assist the invasion. De Wet, British agent at Pretoria, has confirmed Dr Leyd's complaint, and suggests a joint commission of enquiry. Sir H. Robinson has given a per- - emptory denial and scouts the idea of a commission as preposterous. He says only 1400 troops are proceeding to Mafeking, and half had not yet arrived, and frequent assurances that no hostile intentions towards the Transvaal were needless. Sir Hercules Robinson has also cabled to Mr Chrmberlaiu stating that he never had the slightest suspicion or hint of Jameson's raid. The Times denounces the conditions of De Wet's suggested commission of enquiry as egregious folly.

A radical movement is on foot to cancel the charter of South African Chartered Company, and remove the name of Cecil Rhodes from the '?st of Privy Councillors.