Africa.
The Cape Times, commenting on the statement of Sir James Sievwright, Commissioner of Railways and Public Works, that the Transvaal and the Orange Free State must cea^e apnding emissaries to teach the Cape Boers disloyalty, says that if the Transvaal G ivernment favours an insidious sneaking incitement to
rebellion, it is worse than an open raid. President Kruger states that it is necessary to encourage the construe* tion of railways in the Transvaal, as the rinderpest is destroying the present means of transport. Three Boere from the Orange Free State have been arrested while selling 'arms to Basutos. The Transvaal authorities deny the charge made by Sir James Sievwright. Reports from Capetown state that Lord Rosmead ia likely to leave the colony within two months.
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Manawatu Herald, 28 January 1897, Page 2
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126Africa. Manawatu Herald, 28 January 1897, Page 2
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