South Africa.

Manawatu Herald, 27 September 1902, Page 2

South Africa.

TAXATION. Replying to a correspondent, Mr Chamberlain said, “No authentic statement has been made on the question of taxation in South Africa since my speech in the House of Commons." MARTIAL LAW. The Cape Assembly adopted Mr Samson’s motion in favi nr of an extension of the powers of the Royal Commission to inquire into the administration of martial law.

REVENUE OF THE TRANSVAAL The revenue of the Transvaal for the year ending June, 1903, is estimated at £4,000,000 and the expenditure at £3,700,00. THE REPORTED LOAN. The “ Standard" states that it is re ported that the loan of twenty millions is to become immediately a charge upon the revenue of the colonies. The “ Morning Post ” says the report is significant of the confidence of the people of Johannesburg in Lord Milner. It is reported that the Transvaal wi! false a loan of twenty millions for reproductive works, irrespective of the war debt. A DISTRACTED CLERGYMAN. The Rev. Mr Botha, in a letter to “ Onsland," repents and asks the forgiveness of Afrikanders tor a letter ht wrote in September, 1900 in which he recommended the acceptance of British rule, and declared that resistance was a crime. He says he still has full sympathy for them. The “Cape Times’* attributes this amazing recantation to Bond terrorism. AN ATTACK ON THE BOND. In the Legislative Assembly Dr Sniartt strenuously assailed the Afrikander Bond, and challenged it to condemn the rebellion. He would be rejoiced if the Bond recognised that the issue of supremacy was settled Meanwhile loyalists would not be mesmerised into a false sense of security. DR TE WATER. Dr Te Water, while in the vestibule of the Legislative Assembly, was seized with paralysis, which affected hall his body. THE MARTIAL LAW COMMISSION. Sir Gordon Sprigg. stated in the Assembly the Imperial Government was not likely to consent to an extension of the powers of the Royal Commission on Martial Law.