Round-Up | 1897-02-12 | Page 2 | Local News

the I 1 transvaal T government has 1 a I double object in view in demanding f indemnity from the british south african company to cover tile the damage done by Jam esons raid the expense caused to the boers by that expedition probably did not reach a tenth of that surn sum but they are a thrifty folk and see in ili the event a chance for profit I 1 besides which they aim to punish the company tor for its unwarranted interference in their affairs the companas comp anys prompt disclaimer of jame sons enterprise did not cot avail with public opinion at the time since its responsibility was clearly proven nor will it carry weight with the boers iut but it will probably need all of president Kru egers eggers sagacity to collect the fine without involving ills his state in f resh fresh complications with the british government ern ment