Word: dutche
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...gave a CRIMSON reporter a full explanation of the causes of the Rand revolution. This information, coming as it does from a native of South Africa who has only recently arrived from the scene of these disorders, serves to clear up several misconceptions of the situation--notably that concerning Dutch participation in the revolution...
...Dutch Rally to Crown Forces...
...Dutch or Nationalist party is not, it is true, allied with the government, but in the present crisis the Dutch population has rallied most loyally to the crown forces and is exerting every effort to suppress the disorders in the Transvaal. One convincing proof of this fact lies in the ranks of the miners themselves. Contrary to popular opinion, the vast majority of the white laborers in the mines are of British descent--only a very small percentage are Dutch--and it is this division, composed of English, Scotch, and Irish workers, that is causing the difficulty...
...Again, the farming element is united in its support of the government in its attempts to quell disorders, and practically all the farmers are of Dutch descent. The Dutch nationals are essentially peace-loving, and though in no way connected with the governmental faction, invariably rally to its support when law and order is at stake...
...University. He has had wide experience in international negotiations, holding the position of American delegate to the International Naval Conference in 1908-09. He was counselor to the American Legation at the Hague in 1914, and later served as legal adviser to the American mission for return of the Dutch ships...