THE TRANSVAAL.
[TO THE EDITOR OF THE "SPEciATos."] SIR,—In your remarks on the relation of Great Britain towards the Transvaal you take up a position which must be considered untenable. The fact that England has, by Con- vention, the right to object to treaties made by the Republic that may be detrimental to her interests does not establish the relation which you claim. If superior strength consti- tutes a "legal position," then woe betide the weaker nations. The Transvaal could, of course, never consent to the Privy Council being the ultimate tribunal on questions as to alleged breaches of the Convention. The idea seems monstrous. The fact is, Mr. Chamberlain twice submitted to arbitration when be thought he had a good case; he dare not do so now that be has "not a leg to stand upon."—I am, Sir, &c.,
SOUTH AFEICAN.
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