for the sake of the Johannesburg gold-mines.

There is, however, one gleam of sunshine in the midst of the gloom. It
seems that Dr. Leyds, who was sent over from the Transvaal to arrange
this unhappy affair, has had several satisfactory interviews with Mr.
Chamberlain, and will take back to Oom Paul a proposal from England for
the settlement of the troubles.

It is said that the offer made by Mr. Chamberlain is one that will find
favor both in England and Africa, and that there is every prospect of
the matter being peacefully settled.

Oom Paul, despite the wrong done him by England, has ordered that the
day of the Queen's Jubilee shall be observed throughout the South
African Republic as a special holiday.

He is certainly a very noble, generous-spirited old man.

* * * * *

We have a good deal to tell you about treaties this week.

The treaty between Great Britain and Venezuela, which was arranged by
the United States, has been agreed to by both governments, and now the
dispute over the boundary line between Venezuela and British Guiana will
be settled by arbitration instead of war.

You will find all about the treaty on pages 52, 196, and 306 of THE
GREAT ROUND WORLD.