Jasper County Democrat, Volume 2, Number 30, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 4 November 1899 — DIAMOND MINES “ANNEXED." [ARTICLE]

DIAMOND MINES “ANNEXED."

FreoMont ftcys, of the Orange Free State, Make* a Bold Move. President Stejrn of the Orange Tree State has issued a proclamation annexing n portion of Cape Colony to the west of the Free State and south of the Vaal ■leer. The territory covered by Steyn’s proclamation of annexation includes where are located thej-icheet has been under investment knee the beginning of hostilities. It is there that