Hammond In London

LoïfDON, July 15.- John Hays Hammond, the American mining engineer who was arrested in Johannesburg along with othor reformers, has arrived here, and has been interviewed by a London newspaper correspondent. Mr. Hammond says that he will not return to Johannesburg. It is his present intention to remain in London for about six weeks and then to visit America with his wife. He will return to England and settle in London to take charge of the gold field company's business. "I shall try," said Mr. Hammond, "to divert English capital to the United States." Being questioned on the subject of the Johannesburg raid, he said: "I shall not testify at the trial of Dr. Jameson unless Jameson should make the statement that it was the wish of the people of Johannesburg that he should come to rescue them. We of the reform coinmittee repeatedly told Dr. Jameson not to make the experiment, as the reform movement did not want him. But ;I must decline to discuss the political situation in South África," Mr. Hammond continued. "I desire, however, to thank my friends in the United States for their kindness during the period of my imprisment. I have had letters of sympathy from all parts of the country, including many from persons who were not personallv acauainted with me."