Description:This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1900 edition. Excerpt: ... and that the Transvaal would therefore be glad to learn how the proposed Commission was to be constituted. The clause is drawn up in a manner calculated to defy all comprehension, but at firs sight it would seem to convey an acceptance of the Joint Inquiry. Subsequently, when it became obvious that there could be no question of going back to the position of affairs at the end of July, both Mr. Fischer and the Transvaal Government declared that their despatch of September 2 contained a definite acceptance of the Joint Inquiry. For a refutation of this pretence it is enough to quote a telegram sent on the 2nd by Mr. Fischer to his President: --"They won't hear of Joint Commission, even with request for assurance of independence." So, too, on the 7th, Mr. Reitz informed the press that the despatch had nccepted the proposal for a joint conference, but not for the Joint Inquiry. As a matter of fact, it was only on the 8th that, yielding to Mr. Steyn's representations, the Transvaal informed Mr. Greene that their despatch had been meant as an acceptance. On the 6th Mr. Eeitz asked for an explanation of the The debate "alleged massing of British troops" on the ground thnt his rxthe move Government wished to answer questions on the subject in monts of the Baad. To this astonishing demand Sir A. Milner replied fm, curtly that he did not know what Mr. Reitz referred to. tember 7-8. The British troops were in South Africa to protect British interests and provide against eventualities; their numler and position was no secret. This reply was on the 7th discussed by the Raad in a violent and aggressive debate, most of the members declaring that war was inevitable, and some even urging that it had better be begun at once so as to be got over quickly....We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Times History of the War in South Africa; 1899-1902 Volume 1. To get started finding The Times History of the War in South Africa; 1899-1902 Volume 1, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed. Our library is the biggest of these that have literally hundreds of thousands of different products represented.
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The Times History of the War in South Africa; 1899-1902 Volume 1
Description: This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1900 edition. Excerpt: ... and that the Transvaal would therefore be glad to learn how the proposed Commission was to be constituted. The clause is drawn up in a manner calculated to defy all comprehension, but at firs sight it would seem to convey an acceptance of the Joint Inquiry. Subsequently, when it became obvious that there could be no question of going back to the position of affairs at the end of July, both Mr. Fischer and the Transvaal Government declared that their despatch of September 2 contained a definite acceptance of the Joint Inquiry. For a refutation of this pretence it is enough to quote a telegram sent on the 2nd by Mr. Fischer to his President: --"They won't hear of Joint Commission, even with request for assurance of independence." So, too, on the 7th, Mr. Reitz informed the press that the despatch had nccepted the proposal for a joint conference, but not for the Joint Inquiry. As a matter of fact, it was only on the 8th that, yielding to Mr. Steyn's representations, the Transvaal informed Mr. Greene that their despatch had been meant as an acceptance. On the 6th Mr. Eeitz asked for an explanation of the The debate "alleged massing of British troops" on the ground thnt his rxthe move Government wished to answer questions on the subject in monts of the Baad. To this astonishing demand Sir A. Milner replied fm, curtly that he did not know what Mr. Reitz referred to. tember 7-8. The British troops were in South Africa to protect British interests and provide against eventualities; their numler and position was no secret. This reply was on the 7th discussed by the Raad in a violent and aggressive debate, most of the members declaring that war was inevitable, and some even urging that it had better be begun at once so as to be got over quickly....We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Times History of the War in South Africa; 1899-1902 Volume 1. To get started finding The Times History of the War in South Africa; 1899-1902 Volume 1, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed. Our library is the biggest of these that have literally hundreds of thousands of different products represented.