CONTENTS.

CETYWAYO AND THE ZULU SETTlement.
Claims of affairs of Zululand to attention-Proposed visit of Cety-
wayo to England-Chaka-His method of government-His
death-Dingaan-Panda-Battle of the Tugela-John Dunn
-Nomination of Cetywayo-His coronation-His lady advo-
cates-Their attacks on officials-Was Cetywayo bloodthirsty?
Cause of the Zulu war-Zulu military system-State of feeling
amongst the Zulus previous to the war-Cetywayo's position-
His enemies-His intentions on the Transvaal-Their frustra-
tion by Sir T. Shepstone-Cetywayo's interview with Mr.
Fynney-His opinion of the Boers-The annexation in con-
nection with the Zulu war-The Natal colonists and the Zulu

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war- -Sir Bartle Frere-The Zulu war- -Cetywayo's half-heart-
edness-Sir Garnet Wolseley's settlement-Careless selection
of chiefs-The Sitimela plot-Chief John Dunn-Appointment
of Mr. Osborn as British Resident-His difficult position-
Folly and cruelty of our settlement-Disappointment of the
Zulus-Object and result of settlement-Slaughter in Zululand
-Our responsibilities to the Zulus-Lord Kimberley on Zulu-
land-Cetywayo's son-Necessity of the proper settlement of
Zululand-Should Cetywayo be restored?
I-48

NATAL AND RESPONSIBLE GOVERNMENT.

Natal-Causes of increase of the native population-Happy condi-
tion of the Natal Zulus-Polygamy-Its results on population
-The impossibility of eradicating it-Relations between a
Zulu and his wives-Connection between polygamy and native
law-Missionary work amongst the Zulus-Its failure-Reasons
of its failure-Early days of Natal-Growth of the native
question-Coming struggle between white and black over the
land question-Difficulty of civilising the Zulu-Natal as a

black settlement-The constitution of Natal --Request for

responsible government-Its refusal-The request renewed and

granted-Terms and reason of Lord Kimberley's offer—Infatua-

tion of responsible government party in Natal-Systematic

abuse of colonists in England-Colonial speculators-Grievances

against the Imperial Government-Sir Henry Bulwer-Uncer-

tain future of Natal-Its available force-Exterior dangers-

The defence question shirked by the "party of progress "-The

confederation question-The difficulty of obtaining desirable

immigrants-The only real key to the Natal native question-

Folly of accepting self-government till it is solved

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THE TRANSVAAL.

CHAPTER I.-ITS INHABITANTS, LAWS, AND CUSTOMS.

Invasion by Mosilikatzi-Arrival of the emigrant Boers-Establish-

ment of the South African republic-The Sand River conven-

tion-Growth of the territory of the republic-The native

tribes surrounding it-Capabilities of the country-Its climate

-Its inhabitants-The Boers-Their peculiarities and mode of

life-Their abhorrence of settled government and payment of

taxes-The Dutch patriotic party--Form of government pre-

vious to the annexation-Courts of law-The commando system

-Revenue arrangements-Native races in the Transvaal 70-87

CHAPTER II.-EVENTS PRECEDING THE ANNEXATION.

Mr. Burgers elected president-His character and aspirations—

His pension from the English Government-His visit to Eng-

land-The railway loan-Relations of the republic with native

tribes-The pass laws-Its quarrel with Cetywayo-Confisca-

tion of native territory in the Keate award-Treaty with the

Swazi king-The Secoconi war- -Capture of Johannes' strong-

hold by the Swazi allies-Attack on Secoconi's mountain-

Defeat and dispersion of the Boers-Elation of the natives-

Von Schlickmann's volunteers-Cruelties perpetrated-Abel

Erasmus-Treatment of natives by Boers-Public meeting at

Potchefstroom in 1868-The slavery question-Some evidence

on the subject-Pecuniary position of the Transvaal prior to

the annexation-Internal troubles-Divisions amongst the

Boers-Hopeless condition of the country

88-109

CHAPTER III.-THE ANNEXATION.

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 and re-

ception there-Feelings excited by the arrival of the mission-

The annexation not a foregone conclusion-Charge brought

against Sir T. Shepstone of having called up the Zulu army

to sweep the Transvaal-Its complete falsehood-Cetywayo's

message to Sir T. Shepstone-Evidence on the matter summed

up-General desire of the natives for English rule-Habitual

disregard of their interests-Assembly of the Volksraad-

Rejection of Lord Carnarvon's Confederation Bill and of

President Burgers' new constitution - President Burgers'

speeches to the Raad-His posthumous statement-Communi-

cation to the Raad of Sir T. Shepstone's intention to annex

the country - Despatch of Commission to inquire into the

alleged peace with Secoconi-Its fraudulent character dis-

covered-Progress of affairs in the Transvaal-Paul Kruger

and his party-Restlessness of natives-Arrangements for the

annexation-The annexation proclamation

CHAPTER IV. THE TRANSVAAL UNDER BRITISH RULE.

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110-139

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 Parliament

-Messrs. Kruger and Jorissen's mission to England-Agitation

against the annexation in the Cape Colony-Sir T. Shepstone's

tour-Causes of the growth of discontent among the Boers-

Return of Messrs. Jorissen and Kruger-The Government

dispenses with their services-Despatch of a second deputation

to England-Outbreak of war with Secocœni-Major Clarke,

R.A.-The Gunn of Gunn plot-Mission of Captain Paterson

and Mr. Sergeaunt to Matabeleland-Its melancholy termina-

tion-The Isandhlwana disaster-Departure of Sir T. Shepstone

for England—Another Boer meeting-The Pretoria Horse— ›

Advance of the Boers on Pretoria-Arrival of Sir B. Frere at

Pretoria and dispersion of the Boers-Arrival of Sir Garnet

Wolseley-His proclamation-The Secocœni expedition-Pro-

ceedings of the Boers-Mr. Pretorius-Mr. Gladstone's Mid-

Lothian speeches, their effect-Sir G. Wolseley's speech at Pre-

toria, its good results-Influx of Englishmen and cessation of

agitation-Financial position of the country after three years of

British rule-Letter of the Boer leaders to Mr. Courtney.

140-167

CHAPTER V.-THE BOER REBELLION.

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 Radical

party-The Bezuidenhout incident-Despatch of troops to

Potchefstroom-Mass meeting of the 8th December 1880-

Appointment of the Triumvirate and declaration of the re-

public-Despatch of Boer proclamation to Sir O. Lanyon-

His reply-Outbreak of hostilities at Potchefstroom-De-

fence of the court-house by Major Clarke-The massacre of

the detachment of the 94th under Colonel Anstruther-Dr.

Ward-The Boer rejoicings-The Transvaal placed under

martial law-Abandonment of their homes by the people of

Pretoria-Sir Owen Lanyon's admirable defence organisation

-Second proclamation issued by the Boers-Its complete false-

hood-Life at Pretoria during the siege-Murders of natives

by the Boers-Loyal conduct of the native chiefs-Difficulty

of preventing them from attacking the Boers-Occupation of

Lang's Nek by the Boers-Sir George Colley's departure to New-

castle The condition of that town-The attack on Lang's Nek

-Its desperate nature-Effect of victory on the Boers-The

battle at the Ingogo-Our defeat--Sufferings of the wounded

-Major Essex-Advance of the Boers into Natal-Constant

alarms-Expected attack on Newcastle-Its unorganised and

indefensible condition-Arrival of the reinforcements and

retreat of the Boers to the Nek-Despatch of General Wood

to bring up more reinforcements-Majuba Hill-Our disaster,

and death of Sir George Colley-Cause of our defeat-A Boer

version of the disaster-Sir George Colley's tactics

CHAPTER VI.-THE RETROCESSION OF THE TRANSVAAL.

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168-197

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 tele-
grams-Effect of Majuba on the Boers and English Government
-Collapse of the Government-Reasons of the Surrender-Pro-
fessional sentimentalists-The Transvaal Independence Com-
mittee-Conclusion of the armistice-The preliminary peace-
Reception of the news in Natal-Newcastle after the declaration
of peace-Exodus of the loyal inhabitants of the Transvaal-
The value of property in Pretoria-The Transvaal officials
dismissed-The Royal Commission-Mode of trial of persons
accused of atrocities- Decision of the Commission and its results