Colony of the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa, and of the
Territories, Dependencies thereof, Governor of the Territory
of British Bechuanaland, and Her Majesty's Commissioner,
&c., &c_.

'Whereas it has come to my knowledge that certain British
subjects, said to be under the leadership of Dr. Jameson,
have violated the territory of the South African Republic,
and have cut telegraph wires, and done various other illegal
acts; and

'Whereas the South African Republic is a friendly State in
amity with Her Majesty's Government; and whereas it is my
desire to respect the independence of the said State:

'Now therefore I hereby command the said Dr. Jameson and all
persons accompanying him, to immediately retire from the
territory of the South African Republic, on pain of the
penalties attached to their illegal proceedings; and I do
further hereby call upon all British subjects in the South
African Republic to abstain from giving the said Dr. Jameson
any countenance or assistance in his armed violation of the
territory of a friendly State.

'GOD SAVE THE QUEEN.

'Given under my hand and seal this 31st day of December,
1895.

'HERCULES ROBINSON,