THE TRANSVAAL.

Timaru Herald, Volume LXII, Issue 3058, 16 September 1899, Page 2

THE TRANSVAAL.

EXTENSION OF TIME FOR THE TRANSVAAL'S JJKPLY. TARRING AND FEATHERING AN INFORMER. BURGHERS WARNED TO BE IN INSTANT RisADINESS. THE DEFENCES OF PRETORIA. United Press Association— By Electric Telegraph— Copyright. Received September 15th, 9.18 a.m. London, September 14. The British Government,^ a despatch declaring that their chief desire is a reasonable promptness m ending the tension, has spontaneously extended the time for the Transvaal's reply to Mr Chamberlain's despatch of a few days ago. Septembar 15. t The British press protest against the dilatory and evasive tactics, which imply defiance. Rein.irkrible unanimity exists at Jdome, on the continent, and at the Gape regarding the moderation of the British terms! . Durban, September 14. Mr Eiljzar Ellis, who figured as an m« former m connection with the trial of the men concerned m the alleged recent attempt to raise an insurrection m the Transvan], r/aai-f'C'ocnise'i at Ladysmitb, Natal. The crowd seized and tarred and feathered him. Received September 16th, 0/^5 a.m. Pbetoria, September 15. It is rumoured that the Riad has adjourned for t«*n days m order to consult the constituencies, believing that the concession of five years' franchise will not end interference with internal affairs. There is a strong disposition to resist the suzerainty. The burghers are warned to be m instant readiness to take up arms. One thousand men are engaged m strengthening the defences of Pretoria, excavating trenches, and constructing earthworks. Bloemfontien, September 15. The Band has been convened for the Zlst to decide whelher it will support the Transvaal. Paris, September 15. M. Delcasse has directed the French Consul at Pretoria to advise President Kvuger to accept the conditions. Received September 15th, 9.30 a.m. Sydney, September 15. In the Legislative Assembly (objection was raised against the Government expending money m sending troops" to $he Transvaal. Mr Lyne replied that the Government could not prevent men going, but no public money would be expended without the consent of the House.