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British residents in the Transvaal intend to petition the Imperial Government, insisting they should not be compelled to perform military service. The Transvaal Parliament has agreed to exempt foreigners from military service on payment of a war tax. The Boers are exercising censorship over press messages. Sir Henry Loch is proceeding to Pretoria, the capital of Transvaal, on business connected with the annexation of Swaziland. His Excellency has declined to be the guest of the Transvaal Government during his visit. President Kruger insists that the legal rights of the Transvaal musfc be maintained, and threatens that if the British Government interferes : the British interests in the Republic will be seriously affected. Kootze, Master of Ceremonies at the Emperor's Court, has been arrested for writing anonymous letters to leaders of society accusing them of scandalous offences. The Emperor desires that Kootze, the Master of Ceremonies at hi_\ "^ Court, should receive immediate and exemplary punishment.
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Manawatu Herald, 26 June 1894, Page 2
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154Foreign. Manawatu Herald, 26 June 1894, Page 2
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