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Kruger and the Boers A British view on power and corruption
A London Times letter, attributed to Edgar P. Rathbone, criticizes Kruger and the Transvaal elite. It argues a small group of Hollander officials dominate policy, use Uitlanders for revenue, and fund pro-British press to keep control. It alleges four million pounds spent on subsidies and a secret service fund to influence farmers and courts.
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London ‘Times
Edgar P. Rathbone
British Columbia Mining & Merchantile Syndicate, Ltd
Cascade
Transvaal
Uitlander
Secret Service Fund
South Africa
Germany
United States
Kruger