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Late of the employ of W. W. Wellner Great George Street, NEAR QUEEN SQUARE.
Dissolution of Partnership.
By mutual consent the partnership hitherto existirg between James Paton, «. A. McLaren and Ingram Wood has his day been dissolved, Mr. Wood retiring Tom the business.
JAMES PATON,
JOHN A. McLAREN,
INGRAM WOOD. Witness—W. A. Martin. Charlottetown, April 1, 1896.
The business will be carried on from
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‘SUH UvoOLIoUry ‘SoCH USI, Su
MOTHER, By May E. MacMahon.
Tis only a little word; but oh, it has a! a sound that reaches every heer Whene’er we hear it uttered our feel.ng turn to tenderness and love, and }, those who are bereft
With sorrowing smart remember their loved one is above.
that
Who can explain the sweetness of this name, or hear it
Spoken without thri!] of joy or pain ?
What tender memories come to one and all,
And this we know, with name none other heid
Somuch of tenderness that’s e’er the same,
If from a little word we can derive so much
Of meaning, and hold it dear to listen to and speak;
If good and true, how much more must
the one whorclaims that name
Be worthy ofa Jove all tender, strong and meek ?
Can we reiurn a mother’s love unselfish, true and free ?
It comes to us in later years, this memory of a tie that stronger is than all, And carries b»ck our thoughts, some sad- dened thoughts,
To things that ne’er again can be.
This, when that mother kind and loving, (She who filled the home with purest sun-
shine
And sheltered on ber tozom thove she loved) Ijas Jeft us here alone.
No! there is not a sorrow can compare
with this, a loving mother’s loss.
Her place can ne’er be filled again,
And should we try, we cannot lighten or
avoid this cross,
“We would not wish it so, if it could be,
Yea, though our hearts are torn and rent
with pain
Our sutf-rings must be blessed to us,
As with our eyes raised to our Father dear
We whisper with a faith all trusting, strong,
Our loss must be her gain!
Father above, Thy sheltering arms may they enfold us here.
Remember that we’re bere alone,
Dependent on Thine own supporting care.
And since that dear one thou hast taken
from us With Thine own self, fill up the aching , void, | And let us fee] with hearts renewej and strong,
That Thou art near. “Through all temptations to despair or sin Be Thou at hand, oh gentle Jesus, And to our bearts may each Thy children beg
That Thou wilt enter ia.
God of al! strength be e’er at hand to guide ue,
God of all mercy pity and forgive.
Teach us Thy children here more of Thy chosen pathway,
Teach us, ob gentle Saviour, how to live.
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This is to certify tnat the partnership heretofore existing between the uuder- signed, carrying oa business under the | style and firm of Feehan & Egan, has, on this 27th day of March, A. D. 1896, been | dissolved by mutual consent.
Dated this 27th day of March, A. D. 1396.
HENRY F. FEEHAN, JOSEPH M. EGAN.
Signed in the presence of Jamz2s J. Jobuston.
Referring to above, the business hereto- fore conducted by Feehan & Egan will be continued by the undersigned under the style and firm of H. F. Feehan & Co., at Mount Stewart, who will collect all debts and discbarge all fobligations of the
lete firm. H. F. FEEHAN.
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Transvaal and the Boers.
(From the Collegium.) the present trouble in Sonth
A
portance to our readers, we propose to
Africa is a question of grave im-
lay before them a few facts bearing on the case, gathered from various sources.
The Transvaal, a Republic in the southeastern portion of Africa, was ori- ginally about the size of Quebec. Now it is much smaller, the native inhabit- ants, the Kaffirs, having lost much of their territory. It consists of two dtvisions named Velds,—the High, which isundulating, devoid of trees, and possesses an atmosphere somewhat sim- ilar to our own, and the Bush Veld which is covered with bushy forests. Malaria and the tsetse fly infest this re- gion. The High Veld is well adapted for grazing and is rich in minerals. The inhabitants sometimes retire to the Bush Veld to escape the cold of wint- er. The principal rivers are the Lim- popo and the Vaal. ‘The towns are small and are situated at considerable distance from each other. Pretoria is the capital and has a population of 5,000. Other towns are Johannesburg and “Potchefstroom. ‘The principal occupations are farming and mining. The inhabitants are of Dutchextraction, whose forefathers came to Cape ‘Town in 1652, ‘The latter wrested from the natives a footing on this portion of Africa in order to establish a fort for the Dutch East IndiaCompany. ‘The original inhabitants, called (Quaeguae, were either driven out of the country or forced into subjection by the invad- ing Dutch. The Dutch exercised despotic control over the natives, sub- jecting them to many cruelties. They were re-inforced by some _ French Huguenots who likewise came to this country, and from the issue of their inter-marrying come the Boers of the Transvaal,
The Cape became a British possess- ion in 1795. Early in the present century it reverted to the Dutch, but in 1814 it was finally ceded to Great Britain. Immediately the Boers be- came troublesome. They still re- tained their slaves, but were warned against using any ill treatment towards them. In spite of this one of the Boers inhumanly illused a. slave. He was summoned to court, but failed to appear. A company of soldiers was sent for him, out he fired upon them and was killed. The neighboring farmers rushed to arms, but were defeated and their leaders
hanged. This constitutes the first outbreak of _ hostilities between the Boers and Great Britain.
This deteat still rankles in their breasts They became so enraged at the check thus put to their barbarous and in- human practices, that they resolved to abandon the Cape and retire to a re- gion where they could exercise their brutal authority with impunity. They claimed te have abandoned the Cape on account of the losses occasioned by the emancipation of their slaves,and the odium they had to endure from the missionaries. Of the latter we shall speak again. They divided in various, sections, one portion, after much wan- dering, settling in the Transvyael. Hence sprung the race that are now claiming the attention of the civilized world.
The native inhabitants of the Trans- vaal were Kaffirs, whose origin is ot very remote antiquity. These were treated in much the same manner as were the Quaequae by the Boers’ an- cestors ‘hey were forced to leave the country or swear allegiance to the invading Boer. ‘This usurpation of the Transvaal by the Boers occurred about the middle of the present cent- ury. When it had dragged through twenty-five years of miserable exist- ance, harrassed by civil or alien wars, the Transvaal was annexed to Britain. The country now began to assume an appearance of prosperity. Foreigners began to enter, who were termed Ui fanders. Affairs went along smoothly fora time, until the Boers: rose in arms against British authority. Thus they returned their thanks for the val- uable assistance Great Britain had ren- dered them. In 1881 the Boers re- ceived a complete form of self-govern- ment, relative to internal affairs, but Great Britain reserved a suzerainty over native affairs. Hence at this
p2riod, we find in the Republic, three
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different bodies,—the original inhabit- ants, or Kaffirs; the usurpers, or Boers; and the last comers the Uitlanders.
In spite of the dogged opposition of the Dutch Boer to advances towards civilization, the Republic continued to prosper, and the population increased rapidly. With jealous eye the Boer looked upon the elimination of the customs and practices of his ancestors at the Cape 250 years ago. He is deadly opposed to missionaries; he stoutly resisted Dr. Livingstone, and in- cited the neighboring tribes against him. The Uitlanders, an honest and industrious class of people, continued to open up the country, and finally in the year 1886, gold was discovered. A large number of workingmen, relying on the protection of Great Britain, flocked to the Transvaal to share in the treasures of the mining districts. The influx was similar to that occa- sioned by the discovery of gold in Cal- fornia in’49. Hence at present the numbers of the different bodies are about as follows:—Kaffirs, 250,000; Uitlanders, 70,000; Boers, 15,000. ‘The Boer has an abhorrence for min- ing and mercantile pursuits. <A few, however, such as Kruger, the Presi- dent of the Republic, and Joubert, an influential citizen, have amassed great tortunes, and are in easy circumstan- «es. A few others are making feeble efforts to imitate European customs. But the majority of the: Boers are de- termined to maintain the doctrine of their forefathers unimpi.ired,
Hence, under existing circumstan- ces, affairs in the Transvaal are in a bad condition. The largest body in the Republic, the Kaffirs, have been deprived of their rights by the invading Boer; the next class, to whom is attrib- uted the prosperity of the Republic, is excluded from the franchise; while the smallest body excercises a despotic sway over the whole country. Boers of six- teen are permitted to vote, while hon- est,hard-working laborers haveno voice in the government. The Executive council have affairs almost in their own hands. In this body of despots are some Dutchmen imported direct from Holland to assist in keeping the Uit- landers under subjection. Kruger, with his handful of co-workers, rules with an iron hand.
The Uitlander has done everything for the country. He found it labor- ing under a heavy debt, and _possess- ing an empty treasury. When the pro- tection of Great Britain was guaran- teed, and the Uitlander entered the Republic, a new order of things was established. Th2 onsets of hostile tribes were checked by him, towns built; railways constructed, mines de- veloped, lands opened up and settled, taxes paid; commerce established,—-in fact so prosperous has been the Re- public, that the treasury is said now to contain £ 2,000,000. In spite of all this, he is not allowed to vote; his children are aliens in the land of their birth.
The place most affected by this con- dition of affairs was Johannesburg. ‘This town is in the vicinity of the rich- est mining districts, and, within the last few years, has increased in population to almost 100,000. A railway connects it with Pretoria and Delagoa Bay on the Pacific Coast. The mines in this district yield about nine millions of dollars worth of gold a year, making it
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famous Dr. Jameson. The territory under the protectorate of Mr. Rhodes borders on the Transvaal. It appears that Rhodes directed Jameson to en- list a force of troopers for a year, and hold them in readiness for any con- tingency that might arise. Why this was done will be seen later. Jameson had his forces concentrated at Mafe- king, a town near the frontier of the Transvaal and west of Johannesburg. He was conversant with the state of affairs in the Transvaal, and deeply sympathized with the oppressed. On Dec. 29th Jameson received the fol- lowing despatch trom Johannesburg :
“* We feel justified in taking steps to pre- vent the shedding of blood, and to insure the protection of our rights. It is under these circumstances that we feel constrained to cal! upon you to come to our aid. Should dis- turbances arise here, circumstances are so ex- treme that we cannot avoid this step, and we cannot but believe that you and the men under you will not fail to come to the rescue, ete,
Hence it was, that Jameson with 500 followers dashed across the frontier and on to Johannesburg. Everyone has read of how the Uitlanders failed to join him, how he was_ prevented from entering Johannesburg, was sur- rounded by the Boers, most of his fel- lows cut down, and he, with his re- maining followers, forced uncondition ally to surrender. When the news of the disaster reached the Cape, Sir H. Robinson, High Commissioner, has- tened to the scene. He found Johan- nesburg in arms. He secured the dis- armament of Johannesburg and _pre- vailed on Kruger to deliver Jameson up to British authorities. This Kruger did, and they are now undergoing their trial in England.
No doubt it seems strange that the Uitlanders should summon Jameson to their aid and then failed to render him any assistance. But it appears that, on account of an error in punctuation, the despatch received by Jameson was interpreted to mean other than that in- tended by. the “Uitlanders”. It seems that a full stop was placed after “aid” instead of “here”, consequently the message read by Jameson as above quoted, whereas the clause ‘“‘shou/d disturbances arise here” should be con- strued with the clause which precedes it, not that which follows. Hence, a summons for aid in case of trouble was resolved into an appeal for immediate assistahce. It is likewise alleged that Kruger sent a bogus message to Jameson to precipitate the latter’s ruin.
But, as the sequel has proved, it turns out that this unforturate blunder was the means of disclosing a deep laid plotof Germany against British authority in South Africa. Imme- diately upon the receipt at Beriin of the news of Jameson’s defeat, the Kaiser telegraphed Kruger the following mes- sage :
“I express to you my sincere congratulations that without appealing to the help of friendly powers, you and yuur people have succeeded in repelling with your own forces the armed bands which had broken into your country, and in maintaining the independence of your country against foreign aggressions.”
Suddenly facts began to be linked together. For some time previous a German man-of-war had been cruising in Delagoa Bay; Germany had asked permission of Portuga! to march troops from Delagoa Bay across Portuguse territory into the Transvaal (which was not granted); in 1884 Germany failed to extend that wished-for belt across
dhe of the richest gold deposits in the | Africa by way of Upper Cango so as to
world.
The “Uitlanders” were in-| cripple British influence in cessantly demanding more considera-' Africa, and now
South
everything _ indi-
tion from the hands of President cates that such is the purpose of the Kruger, but all to no purpose, and con- present conspiracy.
sequently they resolved to strengthen their demands by force of arms. a condition of affairs
noticed by the authorities of the South |
Atrican Chartered Company at Cape Colony. At the head of affairs in that part of the British possessions was the skilful statesman Cecil Bhodes, ably assisted by his adm puistrator, the now
Moreover, a number of German
Such marines visited Pretoria some months ; was not un-
ago and were accorded a royal recep- tion by Kruger. Shortly after this the Boers threw up extensive earth- works around Pretoria and Johannes- burg, and were also providing them- selves with all the implements of war. Evidence of even an earlier date
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seems to indicate that there is a secret treaty between Germany and the Transvaal, which is certainly in direct opposition to England's suzerainty. At a banquet given about a year ago by the German Consul at Pretoria, Kruger was most enthusiastic in praise of the German Emperor. In referring to the ruling of the “ Britishers,” he delivered himself of the following speech
‘I know I may count on the Germans in
best to strengthen and foster the friendship cutting betwee them, .. . » » « « & is my wish to continue those peaceful relations, and I wish also to give Germany all the sup- port a little child can give to a grown-up man. The time is coming for our friendship to be more firmly established than ever.”
Now, such affectionate sentiments are not uttered by men like Kruger from a mere complimentary motive. They seem to infer the existence of a mutual understanding vetween him and the Germans. These and many other facts all point to the same con- clusion—-that a conspiracy was formed between Germany and the Transvaal for the annihilation of British author- ity in South Africa, or, in other words, to convert South Africa into a Dutch- German colony. A glimpse at the map of South Africa will easily dis- close the object of the plot. If Ger- many could acquire sufficient territory to connect her East African pesses- sions with those on the western coast or with Damara Land, then the belt would be complete. Thus would she prevent England's communication with Central or Northern Africa, and there- by ultimately expel Britain from the country.
Now, it is easily seen why Mr. Rhodes, having a knowledge of the above facts, should have ordered Dr. Jameson to enlist troops and hold them in readiness for an immediate call to action. It is unfortunate that the expedition of Jameson resulted in such a serious manner. However, as it is now before the courts, we await further developments. In our next we shall endeavor to give a sketch of results that have followed the Protectorate of Great Britain in South Africa under the able administration of Mr. Cecil Rhodes,
Desirable Business Stand NORTH SIDE QUEEN SQUARE, For Sale by Auction.
I am instructad by the Executors of the Estate of the late John Trepaman, Erg, to sell by Auctivn, on the premizes, on
Wednesday, {5th of April, 1896,
AT 12 O'CLOCK, NOON,
That desirable property situate on the north side of Queen Square, having s frontage of 58 feet on Grafion Street, and extending back 160 feet and 84 feet at rear, being one of the most desirable busi- ness stands for sale in the city. Will be sold in two lots, as shown on plan is handbills.
Terms —Ten per cent. cash at sale, and the balance in 30 days.
R. BEAIRSTO, Auctioneer. _ mch30—135 pattuth sat guar eod
MOLASSES
NEW GROP, 1896.
250 puns. Choice Trinidad, 100 “ Bright Barbadoes, 100 “ Extra Demerara, 50 “ Porto Rico.
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Orders solicited.
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from any person or persons willing to supply the City of Charlottetown with
5,000 feet Juniper, 3x6 inch, in 4, @ or 12 feet lengths.
25,000 feet Sprace Battens, 2) inches thick, in 12, 14 or 16 feet iengihs, not less than six inches wide. 25,000 feet 3 inch Merchantable Hemlock Plank.
10,000 feet 2 inch -” ”
One-half of each description of Plank to be delivered on any ot the Wharves in Charlottetown as ordered (free of sil charges, including wbharfage,) on or before the 15th day of May next, and the balance on or before the 1st day of July next. Tenders must specify price per thousand feet, plank measurement. The Council do not bind themselves to accept the lowest or any tender. By order, H. M. DAVISON, City Clerk,
City Clerk’s Office, April 1, 1896. 3i 351
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future, and I hope Transvaalers will do their .