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_Invasion by Mosilikatze--Arrival of the emigrant Boers--Establishment of the South African republic--The Sand River convention--Growth of the territory of the republic--The native tribes surrounding it--Capabilities of the country--Its climate--Its inhabitants--The Boers--The...
_The Queen’s Speech--President Brand and Lord Kimberley--Sir Henry de Villiers--Sir George Colley’s plan--Paul Kruger’s offer--Sir George Colley’s remonstrance--Complimentary te...
5. Chapter 5_Accession of Mr. Gladstone to power--His letters to the Boer leaders and the loyals--His refusal to rescind the annexation--The Boers encouraged by prominent members of the Rad...
3. Chapter 3_Anxiety of Lord Carnarvon--Despatch of Sir T. Shepstone as Special Commissioner to the Transvaal--Sir T. Shepstone, his great experience and ability--His progress to Pretoria a...
4. Chapter 4_Reception of the annexation--Major Clarke and the Volunteers-- Effect of the annexation on credit and commerce--Hoisting of the Union Jack--Ratification of the annexation by Pa...
2. Chapter 2_Mr. Burgers elected president--His character and aspirations--His pension from the English Government--His visit to England--The railway loan--Relations of the republic with na...
1. Chapter 1_Invasion by Mosilikatze--Arrival of the emigrant Boers--Establishment of the South African republic--The Sand River convention--Growth of the territory of the republic--The nat...