South Africa and the Boer-British War, Volume I Comprising a History of South Africa and its people, including the war of 1899 and 1900

CHAPTER IV.

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The Cause of War.

Conference With Kruger--Many Points of Difference--Kruger's Objection to Franchise--Qualifications for Citizenship--An Absolutely Fair Proposition--Ireland and Transvaal--What Mr. Chamberlain Wrote--A Statement by Kruger--Petition from Natal--Resolutions of the House of Commons of Canada--Kruger's Views on the Question--President Steyn as Peace-maker