THE TRANSVAAL WAR.
[TO THE EDITOR OF THE "SPECTATOR:]
SIR,—As an American who believes England right in this South African War, I have noted the various statements con- cerning the artillery in possession of the Boers. It appears that they had about a hundred guns, including those they captured. Only about a third of these are accounted for. Where are the others ? The railways and rolling-stock of the Transvaal have- been greatly injured by the Boers. Should not the cost of repairs, renewals, &c., be charged against the owners of these properties ? I think the construction and operation of additional lines of railway and the building of good waggon roads should be undertaken as soon as prac- ticable. These facilities for quick transportation and con- centration will render the task of policing the two Colonies much easier, and greatly reduce the cost. I believe Spain could have retained Cuba if a small percentage of the revenue derived from that island had been applied to building and maintaining good roads throughout the country. —I am,
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