missioner has offered his services with the view of bringing about a peaceful settlement, that the Government of the South African Republic have accepted his offer, that they will take no hostile steps against Johannesburg if that town will take none against the Government, and that the question of grievances will be earnestly considered. The deputation concur.

(c)

"Jameson must be mad."-Sir Hercules Robinson telegraphs to Mr. Chamberlain saying (inter alia): "Have seen C. J. Rhodes, who assures me Jameson acted without his authority." [To this Mr. Chamberlain replied:

"Glad to hear of Rhodes' repudiation of Jameson, who must be mad. I see no reason for Rhodes to resign. Telegraph direct to editors of papers in Johannesburg, Pretoria, and Bloemfontein, that you, I, and Rhodes repudiate Jameson's action."]

(d) Jameson's fight with the Boers.-Declaring that it is now too late to turn back, Dr. Jameson pushes forward with his force and reaches Krugersdorp, 20 miles west of Johannesburg. There he meets a Boer force of about 1,900 men, under General Cronje, sent to oppose his advance, and severe fighting goes on from 3 p.m. to II p.m.

- - 2. (a) Dr. Jameson surrenders.-In the early morning Dr. Jameson tries to get away from the Boers, and manages to reach Vlakfontein (Doornkop), but is again attacked, and, being overpowered, while his men are exhausted after their prolonged efforts, he surrenders at 9.30 a.m., “on the guarantee that the lives of all will be spared." He and his companions are taken off as

prisoners to Pretoria. [His casualties had been 16 killed and 30 wounded.]

(b) The orders to stop.-Sir Hercules Robinson telegraphs to Mr. Chamberlain, with whom he has been in constant telegraphic communication, that Dr. Jameson received the messages sent to him to stop, but disregarded them.

--3. (a) The German Emperor's congratulations.— The German Emperor sends the following telegram to President Kruger :

"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 against foreign oppression." [This telegram excited an intense feeling of indignation in Great Britain. It was regarded as amounting to an act of hostility, as well as an encroachment on British rights, while it begged the whole and much-discussed question as to the independence of the Transvaal. The Government significantly announced that they would maintain the Convention of 1884, which reserved to them the foreign relations of the Transvaal, they ordered two regiments of troops to South Africa, and took the further measures referred to under date Jan. 8.]

(b) The hour of victory. Mr. Chamberlain telegraphs to Mr. Kruger :

"It is rumoured here that you have ordered the prisoners to be shot. I do not believe it, and rely on your generosity in the hour of victory."

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(c) Disclaimer from Mr. Rhodes.-Mr. Rhodes telegraphs to the British South Africa directors in London:

"Mr. Rhodes says Dr. Jameson started without his knowledge or consent. Dr. Jameson had strongly-worded letter from inhabitants of Johannesburg. . . . Dr. Jameson took bit in mouth and bolted off."

--4. (a) The High Commissioner at Pretoria.-Sir Hercules Robinson arrives at Pretoria in order to negotiate a settlement.

(6) Mr. Chamberlain and the grievances.Mr. Chamberlain sends a long telegram to Sir H. Robinson on the grievances, directing that they shall be pressed on Mr. Kruger's attention. [This telegram was followed on the same day by an exceptionally long despatch to Sir Hercules from Mr. Chamberlain, dealing with the recent course of events in the Transvaal, discussing in detail the subject of grievances, and offering various suggestions-to be laid before Mr. Kruger-for their proper settlement.]

- 5. (a) Mr. Kruger's reply to the German Emperor.-Announced from Berlin that President Kruger has sent the following telegram to the Emperor :

"I testify to your Majesty my very deep and heartfelt thanks for your Majesty's sincere congratulations. With God's help we do hope to do everything further that is possible for the holding of our dearly-bought independence and the stability of our beloved Republic."

(b) The execution of Jameson demanded.-Sir Hercules Robinson telegraphs to Mr. Chamberlain :"Boers show a tendency to get out of hand and to demand execution of Jameson."

-- 6. (a) “Johannesburg must lay down arms.”Sir Hercules Robinson telegraphs :

"President of South Africa Republic announced decision of Government to be that Johannesburg must lay down arms unconditionally as a precedent to any discussion and consideration of grievances."

Ultimatum states disarmament must take place within 24 hours.

(b) Mr. Rhodes and the Premiership. - Mr. Rhodes resigns the Premiership of Cape Colony. [He was succeeded by Sir J. Gordon Sprigg.]

7. Why Johannesburg surrendered.-The Reform Committee pass the following resolution :

"The Reform Committee in Johannesburg, having seriously considered the ultimatum of the Government of the South African Republic conveyed to them through Her Britannic Majesty's Agent at Pretoria, in a telegram dated 6th instant, to the effect that Johannesburg must lay down its arms as a condition precedent to a discussion and consideration of grievances, have unanimously decided to comply with this demand, and have given instructions to the citizens employed by this Committee for maintaining good order to lay down. their arms. In coming to this determination the Committee rely upon the Government that it will maintain law and order and protect life and property in this town at this critical juncture. The Committee have been actuated by a paramount desire to do everything possible to ensure the safety of Dr. Jameson and his men, to advance the amicable discussion of terms of settlement with the Government, and to support Her Majesty's High Commissioner in his efforts in this respect. The Committee would draw the attention of the Government of this Republic to the presence of armed burgher forces in the immediate vicinity of this town, and would earnestly desire that these forces be removed in order to avoid all risk of any disturbance of the public peace."

The High Commissioner telegraphs from Pretoria to Sir Jacobus de Wet, at Johannesburg :

"You should inform the Johannesburg people that I consider that if they lay down their arms they will be acting loyally and honourably, and that if they do not comply with my request they will forfeit all claim to sympathy from Her Majesty's Government and from British subjects throughout the world, as the lives of Jameson and the prisoners are now practically in their hands."

[Johannesburg proceeded to lay down arms the same day, and Dr. Jameson and his companions were given into the charge of the High Commissioner.]

-- 8. A Flying Squadron.-Announced that orders have been sent to Portsmouth, Devonport, and Chatham for the immediate commissioning of six ships to form a Flying Squadron, and that a naval force will be despatched to Delagoa Bay. [This announcement followed on the excitement caused by the German Emperor's telegram, and by the statements respecting Germany's proposal to land troops. Reports were also published as to the "grave attitude" of the German Press; though when it was seen that Great Britain was prepared to take energetic action in case of need, the tone of the German Press completely altered, and it was then sought to be shown that the Emperor did not mean anything, and that the whole matter had been greatly exaggerated.]

-- 9. (a) The Queen and President Kruger.—Mr. Chamberlain sends the following message to Mr. Kruger:

"I have received the Queen's commands to acquaint you that Her Majesty has heard with satisfaction that you have decided to hand over the prisoners to her Government. This