The Transvaal ultimatum in a lengthy preamble accuses Great Britain of unlawful intervention in the internal affairs of the South African Republic; and it demands Firstly, that all points of difference be referred to arbitration or other amicable mode of settlement mutually agreed on.
Secondly, that the British troops on the Irausyaal borders be instantly withdrawn.
Thirdly, that the British reinforcements landed since the Ist of June be withdrawn within a reasonable time to be mutually determined, assurances being given on both sides that there shall be no attack during negotiations. On receiving such assurances the Transvaal will withdraw the armed burghers from the frontier.
Fourthly, that the British troops now on the high seas shall not be landed at any port in South Africa.
A reply is requested by the afternoon of tu-day, the 11th of October, and if it is unsatisfactory the Transvaal will regurd it as a formal declaration of war.
Further movements of British troops in the meanwhile to points nearer the Trausyaal border will be
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