New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-15
STANLEY,S PROGRESS.

SANKEY'S march from the Victoria Nyanza
to the coast has not yet been completed, but
authentic tidngs respecting its direction and
progress have been received in Brussels. The
explorer, in returning to the Albert Nyanza
from the lower Aruwhimi, must have reached
his destination last November. No details are
furnished of the march, but as he knew the
road and had discovered short cut through
the uninhabitable region where his followers
had suffered from lack of food during the first
eastward march, it is safe to conclude that he
met with neither reverses nor detention. Upon
his arrival at the Albert Nyanza Emin was
forced to decide whether he would accompany
Stanley to the coast or remain at Wadelai. As
the Mahdst expeditions against him had been
unsuccessful, his position was more favorable
than it had been in the spring. Even if the
projected march TO the coast had been less
hazardous, it is evident that he could not have
abandoned his post without subjecting tho
native population to imminent danger of civil
war and anarchy and acting the part of an
migrate and a coward He wisely decided to
remain with those who had been loyal to his
fortunes. AT the same time he lent greatly
needed assistance to the gallant explorer, who
had endured incredible hardshipS in ill-directed
attempts to effect his rescue.
Staney's first route to the coast was prob
ably chosen with reference to geographical dis
cOverieS. In approaching the Albert Nyanza
he had deserted a lofty mountain lying south
ward which had never before been seen by
white men. In the same direction was the
mysterious Aluta NMge, which had never been
explored. Here was an opportunity for solv-
ing the problem of the lakes connection either
with the Nile or the Congo system, and also
for obtaining accurate knowledge respecting
the mountain range west Of the Victoria Ny
ANA Unfortunately the explorer was not
permitted by the natives to follow the direct
line to the coast with its promised discoveries.
Thwarted in his progress, he was compelled to
return northward and with Emin's assistance
to establish base of operations on the eastern
shore Of the Victoria Nyanza. Instead of
marching around the lake to the southeumOSt
station, where supplies had been left for him
many months before, and passing thence to
Zanzibar, he sent parties southwark as far as
Tabora to fetch provisions, ammunition and
clothing, and after protracted halt, probably
at Kavirondo set out through MaSailand
toward Mombasa, the headquarters of the Brit
ish East Africa Company. This route may
have been chosen on account Of the disturbed
condition of the district between the Victoria
Nyanza and Zanzibar; or Stanley may have
been influenced in changing his course by a |
desire TO extend the influence of the British |
East Africa Company by diplomatic means. |
In any event, his arrival at Mombasa is con-
idently expected some time in October. His |
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lie population, but he may have succeeded in
negotiating terms of passage before leaving |
he Nyanza. The lofty peak of Kima- Marc
stands midway between the lake and his deS-
ination on the coast.
The most favorable view that can be taken
Of the results of SANKEY'S expedition is that
has been done at the closing stage
10 promote the ends of civilization. AS an Or
ganized process of rescue IL was signal fail
IRE; but as diplomatic expedient for extend
ng the influence of the British East Africa
Company in the interior it may have accom-
Dlished some useful purpose. That company is
'apdly acquiring great African empire. TO
is original concessions has recently been
added the occupation Of a coast-hne Z 90 miles
n length from the Umba to the port of War
'h0ihh' oldHley > cnleI patron, Or William
Nlaclinnon, is the president of the company.
md his financial investment for the relief Of
Emin will prove Iemunerative one if tho
explorer by diplomatic negotiations has con-
nved to enlarge the jurisdiction of the d.
'ectOrs, and to open trade routes inland to the
borders of Emin's province. This would be a
distinct gain for African civilization and it is
o be hoped that Stanley has succeeded in pro-
noting the material interests of the company.
his costly expedition has been q
failure from beginning to end
1min when found was not in need of reinforce
nents and relief, and the shattered column
hat emerged on the shores Of the Albert Ny
MA from the uninhabtable wilderness was
lot in position to help him. The rescuers
themselves were in the worst possible plight,
nd have only been enabled to return to the
cast by Emin's hearty cooperation and Or
,anzed aid