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The Islander
Friday Harbor, San Juan County, Washington
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Political crisis in Johannesburg, South Africa, escalates as Uitlanders seek equal rights with Boers, leading to exodus of women and children, rising food prices, bellicose rumors, and mine closures. President Kruger warns against agitation while offering free speech on grievances.
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Johannesburg, South Africa, Jan. 2.—The political crisis here, brought about by the efforts of the foreign population to obtain equal political rights with the Boers, has reached an acute stage. The exodus of women and children is increasing. All trains leaving are crowded, and the price of foodstuffs has raised greatly. All kinds of bellicose rumors are current, and the government has notified burghers to be ready for active service in case of emergency.
The mercantile association has formed itself into a town guard for the purpose of preserving order and protecting life and property. The members will not take part in a revolution or riot of any kind, and have asked the government to supply them with arms and ammunition.
Several leading mines are expected to close today.
President Kruger in an interview with a representative of the Associated Press expressed regret at the present agitation and said: "If the position is aggravated many disastrous consequences are to be apprehended, especially in mining and commercial enterprises. The present attitude of the Uitlanders does not conduct to the calm consideration of their alleged grievances.
The government will give them an opportunity for free speech on their grievances, such as do not incite to rebellion, but is fully prepared to stop any movement aiming at the disturbance of law and order."
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Johannesburg, South Africa
Event Date
Jan. 2.
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crisis acute; exodus increasing; food prices rising; mines expected to close; government prepares burghers for service; town guard formed for order.
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The political crisis in Johannesburg, caused by foreign population (Uitlanders) seeking equal rights with Boers, has intensified. Women and children are fleeing, trains are crowded, food prices have surged, and rumors of conflict circulate. Government alerts burghers for possible active service. Mercantile association forms town guard to maintain order, requests arms, vows no participation in revolution. Leading mines to close. President Kruger regrets agitation, warns of disastrous consequences to mining and commerce, criticizes Uitlanders' attitude, offers free speech on grievances without inciting rebellion, and pledges to halt disturbances.