Oom Paul's People: A Narrative of the British-Boer Troubles in South Africa, with a History of the Boers, the Country, and Its InstitutionsD. Appleton, 1899 - 308 strán (strany) |
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Strana 17
... formation of the De Beers syndicate ended it by monopolizing the industry , and consequently starving the indi- vidual miners . The country was about to re- lapse into its former condition when the Trans- vaal mines were unearthed . No ...
... formation of the De Beers syndicate ended it by monopolizing the industry , and consequently starving the indi- vidual miners . The country was about to re- lapse into its former condition when the Trans- vaal mines were unearthed . No ...
Strana 38
... formed by locking to- gether the fifty big transport wagons that had been brought from Cape Colony . Behind these the men , women , and children fought side by side against the innumerable Mata- beles , and after a desperate battle ...
... formed by locking to- gether the fifty big transport wagons that had been brought from Cape Colony . Behind these the men , women , and children fought side by side against the innumerable Mata- beles , and after a desperate battle ...
Strana 48
... formed a camp near that of the British garrison . He sent a message to Captain Smith , the commander of the British force of several hundred soldiers , and demanded the surrender of his position . In reply Smith led one hundred and ...
... formed a camp near that of the British garrison . He sent a message to Captain Smith , the commander of the British force of several hundred soldiers , and demanded the surrender of his position . In reply Smith led one hundred and ...
Strana 79
... formed , and into their hands was given the conduct of the revolution . Speeches were made from the balcony of the Stock Exchange , until some practical speaker suggested that it would be proper to unpack the rifles and am- munition ...
... formed , and into their hands was given the conduct of the revolution . Speeches were made from the balcony of the Stock Exchange , until some practical speaker suggested that it would be proper to unpack the rifles and am- munition ...
Strana 90
... formation . But , like other colonial informa- tion , it was discoloured with London additions , and the result was that American views of the Boers tallied with those of the Englishman . Among the more prominent Englishmen who have ...
... formation . But , like other colonial informa- tion , it was discoloured with London additions , and the result was that American views of the Boers tallied with those of the Englishman . Among the more prominent Englishmen who have ...
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Populárne pasáže
Strana 220 - The South African Republic will conclude no treaty or engagement with any State or nation other than the Orange Free State, nor with any native tribe to the eastward or westward of the Republic, until the same has been approved by Her Majesty the Queen.
Strana 36 - We despair of saving the colony from those evils which threaten it by the turbulent and dishonest conduct of vagrants, who are allowed to infest the country in every part ; nor do we see any prospect of peace or happiness for our children in a country thus distracted by internal commotions. " 2. We complain of the severe losses which we have been forced to sustain by the emancipation of our slaves, and the vexatious laws which have been enacted respecting them.
Strana 37 - We are now leaving the fruitful land of our birth, in which we have suffered enormous losses and continual vexation, and are about to enter a strange and dangerous territory ; but we go with a firm, reliance on an all-seeing, just, and merciful God, whom we shall, always fear and humbly endeavour to obey.
Strana 37 - We complain of the unjustifiable odium which has been cast upon us by interested and dishonest persons, under the name of religion, whose testimony is believed in England to the exclusion of all evidence in our favour ; and we can foresee, as the result of this prejudice, nothing but the total ruin of the country.
Strana 128 - Kruger, State President of the South African Republic, with the advice and consent of the Executive Council, by virtue of...
Strana 222 - British resident certain specific powers and functions connected with the internal government and the foreign relations of the Transvaal State, your Government will be left free to govern the country without interference, and to conduct its diplomatic intercourse and shape its foreign policy, subject only to the requirement embodied in the fourth article of the new draft, that any treaty with a foreign State shall not have effect without the approval of the Queen.
Strana 133 - I express to you my sincere congratulations that, without appealing to the help of friendly powers, you and your people have succeeded in repelling with your own forces the armed bands which had broken into your country and in maintaining the independence of your country
Strana 37 - We quit this Colony under the full assurance that the English Government has nothing more to require of us, and will allow us to govern ourselves without its interference in future.
Strana 130 - It is my intention to submit a Draft Law, at the first ordinary session of the Raad, whereby a municipality with a mayor at the head, would be granted to Johannesburg, to whom the control of the city will be entrusted. According to all constitutional principles, the Municipal Board will be elected by the people of the town. 'I earnestly request you, laying your hands on your hearts, to answer me this question : After what has happened, can and may I submit this to the representatives of the people?...
Strana 133 - I tender you my sincere congratulations that without appealing to the help of friendly Powers you and your people have been successful in opposing with your own forces the armed bands that have broken into your country to disturb the peace, in restoring order, and in maintaining the independence of your country against attacks from without.