At the same time he got the Volksraad to pass a bill giving him the right to expel any foreigner, at his discretion, at a fortnight's notice.

Mr.Chamberlain reminded him that this bill was contrary to Act 14 of the Convention of 1884.

Krueger took no notice of this remonstrance, and the bill became law on October 24th.
In December, 1896, Mr.Chamberlain made a renewed protest.
The correspondence continued.

Mr.Chamberlain recapitulated the breaches of the Convention of 1884 committed by the Boer Government.

In the summer of 1897, the act was at last repealed, but always with the unavowed intention of re-enacting it in another form.
Mr.Krueger persistently continued to refuse all demands for reform, becoming more and more insolent, while, thanks to the wealth brought to the exchequer by the gold mines, he continued to increase the very armaments against which the petitioners of 1894 had protested.
To all representations, his answer was "The Jameson Raid." To all Europe, his plea was "The Jameson Raid." If you mention Transvaal affairs to a Pro-Boer, he shuts you up at once with "what about the Jameson Raid ?" He will listen to no arguments; and loses his temper.