New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-09
DOCTOR IOMIS.

for which he came is merely TO whct public curios
ity
Mr. Rhodes is aggressive man. His enemies
were judging him without waiting to hear his line
OF defence, and preparing to bait him to
their hearts content. He was not the man to run
away from attack unless convinced that Mr..
Chamberlain was master of the situation and
that the Chartered Companys interests would be
officially protected. Instead of a duel between him
and the strong man OF the Colonial Office, there
may have been friendly understanding that
their interests were not antagonistic, and that
better terms could be made with President Krii-
ger If Mr.. Rhodes were to return to South Africa
without delay and relieve the Colonial Office from
the suspicion of being Influenced by him.
Mr.. Chamberlain publishes to-day long sum-
mary Of recent events in South Africa. showing
that the Transvaal Government had no previous
knowledge OF the filibustering raid; that jameson
fagrantly disobeyed Imperial orders and that the
Chartered Company had made repeated efforts to
compromise the home Government by securing It's
assent to a concentration of forces the borders
OF the Transvaal. These facts, presented in the
Colonial Secretary's most lucid style, indicate
that Jameson will be held responsible for the in
vasion OF the Transvaal, and that the cancellation
of the powers Of the Chartered Company is neces-
sary. Mr.. Chamberlain takes lis stand the
convention Of 1854, with a guarantee of local au-
tonomy dependent upon the control of the Boer
Republics foreign affairs by Great Britain. He
also discusses thC grievances of the Citlanders
and various plans for political reform but
presses strong desire to have personal confer
with President KRUGER. Mr. Rhodes's exit
may be cOntrve1 in order to open the way for
President Kruger's visit 10 England, but 1t hard
ly seems credible that the Boer President can
leave the Transvaal in the present crisis.
Mr il, holc, ra7. ha.t
advantage than in this diplomatic statement Of
the case, in which a strong line is taken through
out yet everything is done to conciate President
KRUGER and promote leniency in the trials at Pre-
toria. Mr.. Chamberlain has shown himself a
match for KRUGER. Rhodes the German Emperor
and everybody else. His prestige to-day is great
er than that Of any other member of the Govern
ment. for Lord Salisbury has made bad failure
in Constantinople. and his method OF discussing
the Monroe Doctrine with Secretary Olney is now
admitted in England to have been needlessly irri-
tating. Mr.. Balfour has become felicitous plat
form orator rather than great actor in the
drama Of contemporaneous English history
The Anti-Parnellite council has received to-day
from Dublin Mr.. Justin McCarthys resignation
for which plausible are found in i'll health
and the necessity OF leisure for literary work. In
trgue has had less to do with 1t than the discern
1nent OF the fact that the unity OF the party
may be restored by his retirement. Respected rs
ne was by the men OF all parties, he was not q
leader to unite factions and re-establish Par
nels drastic discipline. 1t is doubtful whether
his successor can accomplish such miracle.
Meanwhile he has many plans for literary work,
including a new volume Of The History Of Our
Own Times" Literature will gain largely by mis-
withdrawal from active politics.
baio Of Ny Nr
McCarthy's successor 10 a show of acquescence
on the part of Mr. Healy. If nothing more; but
the two men have been rivals and bitter enemies
and proba bly, will be again. The feud between
them existed long before Mr.. ParnePs deposition
and has never been healed. If Mr. Healy disikes
Mr.. Sexton less than Mr.. Dillon Mr. OBren, it
Is because new resentments have caused fresher
irritation than the old hatred. Nominally peace
has been made and Mr.. Healy has pledged his
support to the new leader. Mr.. Sexton has taken
no part in the recent dissensions, and on that
count is we'll fitted for the leadership. He is also
the best speaker on the Irish side and man Of
pre-eminent ability without having marked tall
ent as an organizer.
There has been much oratory during the week
Mr. Balfolir Sir Michael Hicks-Beach and Lord
Salisbury being the chief Unionist speakers and
Mr. Morley pursuing the Scotch canvass with un-
pbated ardor His replies to Lord Salisbury on the
Monroe Doctrine and Armenia have been effective
but his criticisms Of the foreign policy of the Gov
eminent have been captious. Possibly the check
ling process has disagreed with him; he has
been in the hands Of his Scotch tormentors. who
have piled him with harassing questions about
Home Rule Local Veto, the Eight-Hour principle
the publication Of indecent reports Of divorce and
breach OF promise cases, and everything else.
The naval programme Of the Government is
likely to involve an outlay Of $5ooOooOO for four
battle-shps. ten cruisers and sixty torpedo-de-
stroyers. An addition of 13e,eOO tonnage TO the
present immense naval armament seems almost
Incredible. but great surplus IS available, and
public opinion will sanction the policy, although
the flying squadron has had nothing &c do but
take part in royal funeral
Prince Henry Of Battenberg was buried with
splendid pomp in Whipp!ngham Church The
naval and military pageants were solemn and i'm
pressive. yet there was human touch in the
Queens sorrow and Princess Beatrices wreath
with the inscription: Until Death Do Us Join"
The memorial service in Westminster Abbey was
attended by a great concourse of spectators, and
London aspect OF genuine mourning.
The Queen in her bereavcrlents can always
count upon the affecting evidence Of the sympa-
thy and devotion of her subjects 1t
enough for them to know that she loved and
trusted the Prince. They knew little Of him.
but they accepted her estimate Of him and hon
ored his memory
Two other stately funerals attracted great
throngs to ST Paurs Cathedral The music was
finely given at the funeral Of Sir Joseph Barnoy
his own wishes being followed in the selections
Nothing was lacking in the burial service OF
Lord Leighton to make 1t memorable. Inc
impressive ceremonial dignifed by the pres
enca OF ell that is most illustrious in the art,
science and literature Of England. The Royal
Academicians will elect his successor before
many days Probably Sir John Millais will be the
unanimous choice il his health permits him 10