The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1885-05-20

almost direct from their transports IN the
Red Sea into action with the most terrible
foe that civilized forces have been opposed
to-the fanatic Arabs of the Soudan-and
earned the thanks and praises of a vet
eran Commander in-Chief. Not colony
throughout Australia which is not taxing
itself and raising forces and preparing
notifications for the defence of its own
and the Imperial interests.
In 1858 Canada raised regiment which
has taken its place as the Tooth IN the
British line.
The Australian Colonists, and the Cape
Colonists did not hesitate to refuse to ad
nit conyicts from the old country to he'r
shores, but they cling fondly to the free
and elastic ties which still bind them to
the home and the throne of their fathers.
There are now near four millions OF in
babitants in Canada, the vast majority
of European descent, and the Indians
throughout the Dominion satisfied, friend
lv. and loyal. notwithstanding temporary
disturbance in the North West, newly open
ed to settlement, to the detriment, as they
consider it, OF certain half breeds and
hunters who prefer hunting grounds to
settlements.
In Australia are three millions of ear
nest. energetic self-governed emigrants all
loyal to the connection with the mother
country.
In India, the dependent and semi indie
pendent principalities are proclaiming
their loyalty, their appreciation of the
benefits of British rule and offering the
service of their troops and their treasures.
In TACT the British Empire appears as a
homogeneous factor. defence and not
Offence" Is its motto.
The facts of the matter-the details OF
the question at issue are so plain and un
mistakable that there can be but sympathy
with the British cause throughout the
English speaking world.
However the great military powers OF
Europe may seek to serve, each its own
end in the struggle, now, it may be at
hand, or may be even begun, those who
prefer the well being of great, free, pro
gressive, popular Empire to that Of a
deadly, repressive, stagnant autocracy will
wish well to the cause of Great Britain In
her efforts at self defense.
Here is what the New Zealand Herald
says on the subject:
Scarcely anything can gain attention but the
news from abroad, or the preparations TO be made
for facing the position when England shall be al
war, and when the cruisers of an enemy may des-
cend upon our ports upon our shipping. II
used TO be subject of speculation with politicians
whether, if England were engaged in war, the
colonies would not at once hoist an independent
flag, in order that they might not be exposed to
the great danger which undoubtedly they would
be liable to. England at war means that her col
onies are liable TO hostile attack that the towns
lying on the coast may be. plundered or held at
ransom, that our exports of produce TO Europe
upon which we live may be stopped, or the transit
rendered exceedingly precarious. 1t vas confd-
emily predicted by section of English politicians
that when any colony Of large population had all
these risks IN consequence of their connection
with England and III consequence of quarrel IN
which they had nc part and no voice, they would
seek to relieve themselves from connection which
was only burden. What might be the event If q
war were to last for years. we have no idea, but at
present there Is no sign symptom of such a
feeling throughout all these Australasian colonies
The pros and cons of the difference between End
land and Russia are not very keenly scrutinised
Our motto is "Our country, right or wrong"