The paper concluded as follows:--

'We admit responsibility for the action taken by us. We
practically avowed it at the time of the negotiations with
the Government, when we were informed that the services of
the High Commissioner had been accepted with a view to a
peaceful settlement.

'We submit that we kept faith in every detail of the
arrangement. We did all that was humanly possible to protect
both the State and Dr. Jameson from the consequences of his
action; that we have committed no breach of the law which
was not known to the Government at the time; and that the
earnest consideration of our grievances was promised.

'We can now only put the bare facts before the Court, and
submit to the judgment that may be passed upon us.'

After the examination of several witnesses and the introduction of the
celebrated cipher telegrams, the Court was adjourned for the day.

TUESDAY, THE 28TH.--There was a vast concourse gathered at the Market
Hall on this day of the trial. The chamber was crowded to its utmost
limit by anxious and interested listeners. Many ladies were present.

His Lordship (the imported Judge) was late in ascending the bench,
unnecessarily prolonging the suspense of the waiting crowd.

The proceedings were commenced with every formality that could render
them impressive. A large number of armed men were stationed at the