The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-29

The natives favor the British. Portuguese
rule is harsh and arrogant and involves the
practical onslavemout OF subject race. The
English on the other hand treat the African
strictly humanely and allow the native chiefs
10 retain the appearance of dignity and au-
thouty besides compensating them for any
concessions.
AGAINST THE PORTUGUESE.
The National Government has openly taken
sides against the Portuguese and is sending
arms and ammunition To the tribes that are
threatened with attack by the Portuguese
forces This means that the British colonies
of South Africa are arrayed against
Portugal for the South Africa Company Is
omnipotent at the Cape. its head, Sir Rhodes
being premier of the colony. II - stated that
in his many conferences with Lord Salisbury
during his recent visit TO England. Sir Cecil
Rhodes arrived at the understanding that
without open endorsement on the part Of the
British government, he would be allowed
free hand in South Africa. and Rhodes was
entirely satisfied with this concession.
PLEASED WITH PREMIER RHODES.
Not Lord Salisbury alone, but also Queen
Victoria was highly pleased with Rhodes, aud
the spirit he displayed for extending the
British Empire. The maintenance of the ex-
tension of Empire during her reign is sub
ject said to be very dear 10 tho heart OF the
Queen. She is said TO recognize that
of the world will eventually sepa-
rate from England but whether Canada,
Australia or South Africa. she does not know
which will happen in her life time. man
ike Rhodes therefore, Who Is bringing new
South African empire under England dOmin-
ion. and who is one of the commanding figures
in current affairs, readily claimed the Queens
attention and received marked tokens OF her
regard
MARCHING on PIONEER POST.
Meantime. according 10 the latest dis
patches. large force OF Portuguese. white
and native troops are marching on Pioneer
Post of the South Africa Company. and If
serious encounter has not yet taken place 1t
cannot bee long delayed. There is strong
public sentiment in England IN favor
Of the pending action OF Great Britain
against Portugal, but for the present the Gov
ernmeut seems bent on non-lnterterence.
Herr Won Zelewsk chief Of the German ex-
peditionary force in East Africa. and who is
known for his great success in drilling SOU
danese recruits will on Wednesday next be
appointed commander of the German troops
i'll East Africa.
THE GERMAN EXHIBITION.
Prince Blucher grandson of Marshal "Vor-
warts, has Joined the committee Of the Ter
man exhibition in London. as also Count
lienckel Won Dennorsmarc. one of the prlnci-
pal employers of labor in Germany. and Herr
August Fritz Yonkaulbach. director of the
ROYAL Academy at Munich The sculptor.
Bruno Krause. viii exhibit bronze bust Of
the German Emporer in the France hall
OF the exhibition. The original - being
finished for the Hamburg town hall. The
Vulcan Ship Building Company in Stettin
will send large models 0f war ships, including
that Of the Irene named after the Princess
Henry of Prussia A committe Of German
poets and authors has been formed 10 edit an
Illustrated s0uy,nier album of exhibition.
which will contain what each author consld-
ers his best contribution 10 literature with
portraits and iac-similes of signature.
THE FRANCHISE IL AUSTRIA.
A Vienna correspondent. commenting upon
the wisdom of extending the franchise IN
Austria. says that the members of the Reich
rath are. practically returned by about per
cent. of the population Only seven personsln IN
every hundred possess the right Of voting, and
but q little over 80 per cent. o. these 80 TO the
polls. the great land owners controlling the
votes Of the country districts.
The sensation Of tne day in Europe IL the
assassination of the Bulgarian Minister OF
Finance undoubtedly by mistake for the
Premier Stamhulof. Public opinion N Lon
don holds Russia responsible for the crime on
the ground that Eu-slan .ntngues contriYed
the kidnapping # Prince Alexander and was
proven to be az the bottom of the Panltza
conspiracy against the life If Prince Fer
diuand. StamhuloG h. acknowledged 70 bo
one Of the abost men IN Europe.