The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-02-09
CAUSED A CHANGE.
Dull and Dreary Week Followed by
u Surprise.

Dull and Dreary Week Followed by
u Surprise.
LONDON. Feb. S-(Copyrighted, 1896,
by the Associated Press.)-A dull and
dreary week has been ended with
surprise for the political world, in the
announcement by the Times that the
Hon. Cecil Rhodes, the former premier
of Cape Colony, sometimes termed
the Napoleon of South Africa, " whose
collapse as a leader Of men and man.
ipulator of important events was
looked upon in many quarters as as
sured, is to return almost Immediate
ly to Rhodesia to resume his work
in behalf of the Chartered company.
This announcement, which is fully au-
thenticated, with Mr. Chamberlains
message to Governor Robinson of Cape
Colony, almost monopoliZes the atten-
ton Of the politicians. Having con-
ferred with the directors OF the Char
tered company, Rhodes will soon re-
turn to Buluwayo, where he will reside
erected in the neighborhood Of poor
King LobenguIa's former capital, ex-
cept during the session of the parlia-
ment of Cape Colony.
Mr.. Rhodes, however. will await the
arrival in England of Dr. Jameson, as
he is DESTROYS of comforting with the
famous
LEADER OF THE RAID
into the Transvaal before returning to
South Africa The ex-premier may
also make an address to the Chartered
company at a meeting of its share
holders soon to occur and he may take
this occasion to explain in detail his
position toward the company.
Tho friends Of Mr. Rhodes tura llv
claim that the latter's return to South
Africa indicates that the secretary of
state for the colonies is satisfied with
his explanation, and the idea, if it
was ever really entertained, that the
charter of the South African company
would be revoked may be dismissed.
However, it is generally believed
that some show of severity must be
made and that the Chartered company
cannot be permitted to escape scath-
less. Therefore, it's charter may be
considerably modified and the admin
istrative powers may be withdrawn,
though its commercial privileges are
not likely to be touched.
The first step in the direction of dis
ciplining the Chartered company has
been AIKEN in withdrawing from its
control the territories Of Montsie and
Ikanning, which have been placed I'M
der the direct administration of the
British high commissioner These dis
tricts we're the starting points of Dr.
Jameson's column and the effect of the
change is to place the British territory
adjoining the Transvaal under the
IMPERIAL CONTROL.
Thus it is asserted by the opponents
of the company that the dream of
Incorporating the rich gold fields of the
Rand into the territory of the Char
tered company must be definitely
abandoned, and consequently they ex-
pect Mr. Rhodes to settle down at
Buluwayo and devote his energies to
the work of exploiting the resources
of Rhodesia. But there are people who
know Mr.. Rhodes intimately, and
they smile at such anticipations, re-
marking, "Wait and see. Rhodes will
never rest until his dream is accom-
plished.'
Mr. Chamberlain message to Gov
ernor Robinson, published in the Of
fetal Gazette yesterday afternoon, has
created an excellent impression on
all sides. It is looked upon as being
firm and unequivocal in its terms. IT
is said to clearly define Great Britain's
position toward the Transvaal, and is
warmly applauded by the press. The
most interesting features of the docu-
ment, however, are Mr.. Chamberlain
Rand He proposes that they be
granted the franchise after five years
residence, and that the Objectionable
features of the oath of allegiance.
which would deprive the Gather of his
status as a British subject be re-
moved, so that the Rand be accorded
autonomy, including control of its own
taxation subject to the payment to the
government of an
ANNUAL SLIDING TRIBUTE,
based on the fluctuations of the min
ing industry. and that such legislation
be subject to the vote of the president
and executive
Mr. Chamberlain further proposes
that the Rand he given a superior law
court, and that the Rand be not en-
titled to voice in the VoIksraaI leg
islature or in the presidents election.
thus relieving the burghers of their
fear that the Uitlanders would utilize
the franchise to upset the form of gov
eminent.
Mr.. Chamberlain's suggestions are
looked upon in some quarters here as
being tantamount to suggesting that
the Rand be granted home rule, and