The Memoirs of Paul Kruger: Four Times President of the South African Republic

by Paul Kruger

the English first sold the slaves and, after they had got the money, set these slaves free again;

The resolutions which came into general force contained, for example, the decree that it was unlawful to take away from the natives, by force, land or any other of their property,

very would be permitted.

The land between the Vet and the Vaal Rivers was bartered in exchange for oxen and cows by the Kaffir chief who ruled there.

He treated them like dogs and called them so, and, when vultures passed over his " town," he gave orders to kill a few poor old men and women and throw them for food to his "children," as he called the vultures.

My master's name was Tiel-man Roos,

For, although the Kaffir was willing enough to work, he was always endeavoring to cheat his master in one way or another.

Massouw and Moshette followed his example, promising each volunteer three thousand morgen of land.

These men chose the land which had been promised them and, joined by other emigrants, founded the two small republics

of Stellaland and Goshenland.

Dinizulu defeated Usibepu, and showed his gratitude by giving the Boers who had helped him a piece of land, on which a new KRUGER'S FIRST PRESIDENCY republic came into existence.

admonished the children, with whom the future lay, to continue true to their mother tongue.

Dr. Jameson was released from prison on account of illness and recovered his health immediately afterwards.