The Expedition to Bechuanaland has assumed considerable proportions. Sir Charles
Warren, who left England this week, will have under his command 7,500 Regular troops of all arms, including an unusual proportion of Horse Artillery. It appears from his instructions, and a comment on them by himself, that he intends to establish as friendly relations with the Transvaal and the Orange Free State as he can, and then to expel the fili- busters, restore the chiefs, and arrange with them for the gradual admission of Boers and Englishmen on to their "dry lands," which they are willing to sell. He will provide for the defence of Bechuanaland, aided by a permanent native police. That appears to be a just policy; and it is to be supported by an adequate force, in case the War Party in the Transvaal should resist. This is possible, as the younger Boers may break loose ; but it is improbable. The action of General Joubert shows that the Dutch Peace Party is also strong, and the number of English settlers in the Transvaal—the gold-seekers especially— grows considerable.
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