The New York herald., 1872-11-14
TEE EAST AFRICAN SLAVE TRADE.
Farewell Dinner by the British Royal Geo.
graphical Society to Sir Bartle ---re.
From the London Standard, Nov. 81

From the London Standard, Nov. II
The Council and Fellows OF the Royal Geographic
cal Society entertained their Vice President Sir H.
Bartle Frere and his suite, last evening" at q fare
well dinner at Willis Rooms on the occasion OF
his departure for Zanzibar on the mission with
which he has been entrusted by the government
The President OF the society, Sir ii. Rawlnson
took the chair, and among the guests present were
LORD Arthur Russell, SIR II. Holland, Sir T. Fireman.
tie, Lord A. Churchill Sir H. verney Sir E. Perry,
Sir R. Alcock, Lieutenant Colonel Churchill, Wis.
count Duprat, Admiral Han, Sir G. Beadon, Sir
J. w. Kaye Sir g. Mallett Sir v. Eyre, Count St0r-
ozelcki, Sir f. Buxton, Mr.. Crawford, NJ. p. &c.
The loyal tOasts were proposed and met with the
accustomed response. The chairman reminded his
audience that Her Majesty was the patron and the
Prince Of Wales one OF the vice patrons oi the So
ciety, and that Her Majesty took the largest
interest in the progress Of African discovery
and African civilization. 1t was in obedience to
her gracious commands that Sir b. Frere was now
speech from the throne at the close OF the session
had prepared them in some degree for the meas
an end to the hateful slave trade on the east coast
OF Africa. (Cheers.) II Sir b. Frere accomplished
dnat purpose ms name would be associated With
The CHAIRMAN then rose to propose the toast OF
the evening-"rhe Health OF Sir b. Frere." He
said The present is an occasion In which the
geographers OF the society and men OF science take
Ss s e te % t
We are met TO do honor to Sir b. Frere, on his de-
parture from England to fulfil the mission with
which he has been entrusted by the government
lCheers.) He is one OF the vice Presidents OF our
society. He has often presided over our meetings,
the memory OF our late President, Sir r. Murchi-
son: lCheers) He has aalso taken an active
o On f Ss %sres Asss. sssn Of Ct The The 'Ssss Ssmss
value IN guiding the fortunes OF the
which have come before u.s. But he not
is statesman-an earnest thoughtful and honest est
statesman-one OF those clear-headed, large
among the beneiactors Of mankind 0cSeeFs.) s5 4
VIII not pretend to recapituate the public life OF
Sr 3. Frere but must refer to one Or two Of Its
great me n the civil service OF (cheers)-in
1t ne passed thirty years OF his he till he arrived
administration Of scnde during the sepoy rebel
manship, and brought him prominently for
ward as one Of the ablest men of his day.
(Cheers.) 1t has been said OF him that he found
the province desert and left 1t o garden.
(Cheers) He began the administration under all
possible disadvantages but he succeeded in con-
industrious and peaceful peasants. tCheers.) For
his services he received the special thanks OF both
Commander OF the Bath. His subsequent govern
ment Of Bombay was equally creditable to him and
is stlll remembered IN India with feelings Of the
istic of Sir d. Frere, II he wl allow me to say so
is an entire abncgation Of self and an absolute de-
care. To vigorous understanding and strong
tenacity OF purpose he adds gentle disposition, q
manner ana an active Sympathy WITH
In whatever sphere his lot has been cast I ven-
turc to say that no Indian statesman, not even
beloved than Sir B. Frere by the native
populations with whom he has been brought
his absence from u.s. but we shall not % regret she
cause when we remember the important duties
that he has been been called upon to perform Hear,
glorious civil service Of the old East India Com
pany that he should have been selected for the
been chosen. We congratulate him on the iI emit
speed, on his mission (cheers) we can assure
him, az all the friends OF civilization and humanity
must do, that If he succeeds in putting stop to
the detestable slave trade on the East Coast OF
Africa brighter and more enduring crown Of
glory will surround his brow than II he had been
now say few words on another subject-the ex-
tension OF our geographical knowledge that we may
Livingstone is dear to the Geographical Society,
and we know that, whatever may be said to the
contrary, Livingstone often turns to US with
pride and affection, as to his lOster parent
and best friend. (Cheers) Sir B. Frere Is one OF
his Oldest friends. He started him on his pres
to persons in Zanzibar, which proved to be OF the
utmost value Livingstone has never lost an op-
he e 10 e sn1e f 20 oS sr
Frere; and altogether we think 1t is far from I'M
probable that when the news OF this mission to
Zanzibar reaches DR.. Livingstone, and that Its
tranc which it has been the object OF his life to de-
nounce and destroy, we think there is reason to
hope that the Doctor may come down to Zanzibar
to hold personal communication with his old and
tried friend Sir B. Frere before proceeding on his
n n
(Cheers) At any rate, Sir B. Frere on arriving at
Zanzibar. will be able to Judge what measures had
and to enable him to pursue his expedition with
satisfaction to himself and with benefit to his coun
B. frere discretionary power over the balance % Of
the Livingstone fund still remaining In our hands,
in order that he may apply It as he Judges to
and thus we shall also insure that the fund win he
| spent In accordance with the wishes OF those who
other matter Of geographical interest that will re-
fer to. One OF the standing problems OF African
lake s region @ or Of Equaorla qua Africa We desire to know
whether there Is one great lake to the north OF
Grant-or whether there are three or more distinct
sheets OF water, as maintained by Captain Burton,
whose opinion Is fortified by native natl e information
In Dr.. Livingstone's last letter. am glad to be
able to state that young officer, Lieutenant
sion is accorded by the Admiralty, to go out under
Sir b. Frere's auspices and to explore the lake
region In question: so as 10 settle this long pending
controversy and to enable us to delineate the re-
gon with certainty upon the map. lCheers.)
have now only once more TO- tell our guest how
heartily we wish him godspeed, and that he may
return in safety to his native land after success
ful mission. loud cheers)
The toast was drank with three times three.
Sir B. Frere, in returning thanks, said that 1t
was difficult for him to find words that could do
justice to his feelings; but he must confess that till
now he had never felt the full weight Of the re-
sp0nsibility OF what he had undertaken, because
he had hardly realized before how much was ex-
pected OF him, not only by those with whom he had
been officially connected, but also by those with
whom he had been connected by the dearest ties
OF fellow service during the whole OF his lifetime
(Cheers) Nothing could have touched him more
than the alluson to his old friends In the East
India COmpany's service. Far more than justice
had Ieen done to the services he had been able to
render to his country; but he could truly say that