Oom Paul's People / A Narrative of the British-Boer Troubles in South Africa, with a History of the Boers, the Country, and Its Institutions

by Howard Clemens Hillegas

VIII.--[THE BOER GOVERNMENT--CIVIL AND MILITARY]

The executive and legislative branches of the Government--The Raads in session--The state military organization--Mobilizing the army--Commandant-General P. J. Joubert--His services to the republic.

IX.--[CAUSES OF PRESENT DISSENSIONS]

British contempt of the Boers--The suzerainty dispute--The question of the franchise--Campaign of slander.

X.--[PREPARATIONS FOR DEFENCE]

Boers' strong defences--Attitude of the races--The Afrikander Bond--Armed strength of races--England's preparation--Importance of Delagoa Bay.

XI.--[AMERICAN INTERESTS IN SOUTH AFRICA]

American influence--Exports and imports--Leaders of the American colony--American machinery--Prominent part Americans have taken in the development of the country.

XII.--[JOHANNESBURG OF TO-DAY]

Approach to the city--Description of the city--Its characteristics--Its inhabitants.