THE JAMESON RAID.

Waikato Argus, Volume II, Issue 97, 20 February 1897, Page 3

THE JAMESON RAID.

London, February IT. The Prince of Wales, besides numerous members of the House of Lords and House of Commons, wero present at the opening sitting of the Transvaal Eaid Comiuitteo of Inquiry. No ladies wero amongst the spectators. Continuing bis evidence Mr Cecil Rhodes said the persistent unfriendly nttitudo of the Transvaal towards the Cape prevented common action being taken. The denial of civil rights to the Uitlanders became intolerable. The situation was almost on the verge of revolution for years, and preparations for a change would continue to be made until grievances were redressed. Jameson started on the expedition to the Transvaal without his authority. Mr Rhodes admitted having placed troops on the frontier, also having suptuied them with money aud arms. "Ho was probably morally culpable, but tho easo of Prince George of Greece starting for Crete without the concurrence of tho Powers was an analogous one. Sir "VV. V. Harcourt cross-examined Mr Ehodes with bland delicacy, the duel between the witness and the Leader of the Opposition being watched with intens« interest. Mr Rhodes was impatient when asked for detail?, and sometimes refused to answer the questions pnt to him. His almost rude replies disconcerted Sir W. Harcourt. Mr Rhodes admitted having cabled to the Times •with regard to the invitation to Dr. Jameson from the Rand for help, but said he was unaware who altered the date of his lotter. Ho denied haying pressed the Rand to rise. He declined to state without reflection if Colonel Rhode's telegram of December 21 implied that the risiug would not be proceeded with unless Lord Rosmead and Mr Cecil Rhodes went to the Rand. The enquiry stands adjourned till Friday.