THE LOYAL DUTCH.
COMPLAIN OF BOYCOTTING AND PERSECUTION.
By Telegraph—Press AssociationCopyright. Received 10.26 p.m,, Feb. 24. Capetown, Feb. 24.
Henry Jute, a member of the Capo Parliament, introduced a deputation of persecuted Dutch loyalists, who asserted that boycotting and ostracism were increasing. They asked for a dissolution of Parliament, and tho appointment of a Commission of Enquiry into loyalists’ wrongs.
Andries Cronjo stated that if loyal Capo Dutch woro persecuted he would find them farms in the Transvaal.
Mr Chamberlain promised loyalists generous compensation for josses. Government woro trying various ways to differentiate in loyalists’ favor. Ho hoped that Hofmeyor’s avowed abhorronco of persecution would stop boycotting. It would be impossible to appoint nu Imperial Commission to enquire into the social condition of an autonomous colony. Ho asked for authoutie instances of persecution. 110 was surprisod to find that both parties agreed that it was constitutionally impossible to dissolvo Parliament.
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Gisborne Times, Volume IX, Issue 825, 25 February 1903, Page 2
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