New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-18
ENCLAND'S DESIGNS IN AFRICA.
EXCITEMENT IN PORTUGAL OVER THE PROSPECT
OF LOSING DELAGOA cay.

EXCITEMENT IN PORTUGAL OVER THE PROSPECT
OF LOSING DELAGoA cay.
Lisbon April 1.-THE supposed British designs
upon Delagoa Bay are the subject Of universal! COM
ment in Government circles The object Of the Ger
man campaign against Great Britain in South Afri-
can matters is assumed to be carried on with the
aim Of discredng England in the eyes of Portugal
The people of Lisbon ncensed at the prospect Of
losing Deagoa Bay. The republican party has
adopted long resolutions protesting against the
render and accusing the monarchy on more than
one occasion of having attempted to consummate
this Unreasonable act. either through outrageous
treaties or by captivating to foreign imposition"
The resolutions also call the nation by imposing
It's will on the monarch. ITO avoid such dishonor and
crime
London. April 17-Sir Alfred Miner the newly ap-
pointed High Commissioner for South Africa. started
for his post to-day, Fastening his departure Icy
fortnight owing to the gravity of the situation.
The debate In the Cape Town House OF Assembly
on the resolution urging the adoption OF policy OF
moderation and Cancellation in the settlement of off
ferences in the Interpretation of treaties and
tons, which introduced yesterday. has been ad-
journed until Wednesday next and is awaited with
great anxiety. j. Rose lines. the Under Secretary
for Native Affairs, as cabled exclusively TO the AS
ISOLATED Press yesterday. moved an amendment that
the ends desired would be best attained by strict
observance OF the London Convention and the
redress Of the genuine grievances OF the Outanders
his intention 10 gran, the franchise TO Outanders
after four years residence IN Transvaal and 10
grant them partial franchise at the expiration of
Two years residence In the South African Republic.
This report. however has no. yet been officially con-
nrmed.
'.The National Observer" demands that the Gov
ernment tell the country plainly whether II pos
sesses as 1t TO hint proofs OF German designs
and aggression in South Africa.
The Saturday Review thinks the Government Is
adding that Il would be better 10 approach him
icably.
''The Spectator impores the Secretary of State
for the Colonies. Joseph Chamberlain. not to DO led
into war with the TraLsvaal.
The drift toward with the Transvaal Is heart
ny welcomed by most classes, and even the Liberals
and the West and East Enders alike are anxious
for an outbreak OF hostiities In South Africa. The
statements made by the First Lord OF the Admir-
atty, Mr. Goschen. on Saturday last, when he re-
ferred 70 Great Britain being determined to back
rs High Commissioner in South Africa. Sir Alfred
Miner. with the power OF the British Empire etc,
have been received with delight and the ansriest
comments In the music halls against the Beers meet
with heartiest reception. All the songs are hos
tile to President Kruser; to Germany and 10 hol.
land. Jerome x. Jerome's To-day" frankly voices
one side OF this feeling. 1t says;
We are going to fight for gold mines and territory.
has TO play pirate at times. and let us play boldly
when We do and trust 10 Mr. Chamberlain 10 SEQ
flags Of kept out OF the soldiers baggage.
Thrice the Beers have the flag Of England
hoisted on stick and always white II Is time 10
prove have colored flag"