Mr. Hardenburg, the author of the articles in Truth which
did more than anything else to attract public attention to the Putumayo atrocities, has arrived in England. In an interview with a representative of the Daily Chronicle, published in Wednesday's issue, he expresses his obligations to Mr. Harris, of the Anti-Slavery Society, and the proprietors of Truth for their support and encouragement. His purpose in coming to England is threefold—to confront his accusers who have charged him with forgery and blackmail ; to give evidence before the Commission; and to speak at the annual public meeting of the Anti-Slavery Society on April 23rd. Mr. Hardenburg asserts that the natives of Putumayo, though a most gentle, inoffensive people, have been butchered like sheep ; and that some of the worst criminals, including Arana's brother-in-law, are still in control at El Encanto, where the natives are branded with Arana's sign-manual.
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