The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-20
Joe Chamberlain Ris-
es to Defend His
Diplomacy.
WHITE RACE MUST Be equal.
Dillon Creates Scene BY
Calling Speaker a
Liar.

London, Oct. 19.-Mr. Joseph Cham
berlain, secretary of state for the col
onies, made a long and exhaustive de-
Tense of the governments position in
the Transvaal difficulty.
Mr.. Chamberlain proceeded to dis
cuss the question of racial animosity.
averring that this feeling, which, he
said, was based in South Africa on con-
tempt, will be increased by hostilities.
He declared that racial animosity had
not been created by what the present
government had done, but it had ex-
listed before her majesty's present ad-
visers assumed responsibility.
Sir Henry Campbell annerman in
terposed with the remark: What l
wish to point out is that the feeling of
fold when the Dutch and English are
slaughtering each other
Mr.. Chamberlain retorted Il say
again that the racial animosity which
has been the curse of South Africa is
based on contempt. Hate is bad
enough; but l would rather have
mans hate than his contempt. There
will never be an end of racial animos-
tiles nor will there ever be peace in
learned to respect each other.
Referring to the relations of the
Beers with the natives, Mr.. Chamber
lain said: There is one subject not
dealt with in the blue books. l mean
the disgraceful Boer treatment of the
natives, unworthy civilized power. In
1896 1 actually sent a message to Sir
Hercules Robinson for the Transvaal,
respecting the treatment of natives
H. To- void I'D
South African officials decided that
they could not with propriety present
the message. The Beers, in their own
words, trekked, because they wanted to
'wallop the niggers.
John Dillon cried: THAT is not true"
This was followed by loud demands for
order, and the speaker called upon Mr..
Dillon to withdraw the remark. The
latter responded: Il have not i'm
secretary"
The speaker: Il hope such expressions
will not re-occur.
Proceeding to discuss the question of
supremacy, MF. Chamberlain said:
THE whole object of the Beers has
been to Dust the queen from her posi-
ton as suzeraiq. Now they have thrown
off the mask and declared themselves
a sovereign, independent state Her
uldJSSly nave IldQ d SliS-
picion amounting to knowledge that
the mission of DR.. Leyds is one con-
tinual series Of negotiations with for
eign powers against the British. cloud
cheers.)
THE Transvaal and the Free State
have an ideal which is dangerous to
Great Britain, and by the continuous
acquisition of arms, the Transvaal had
become by far the most powerful mil
itary state in Africa
Her majesty's present advisors claim
quite earnestly as any previous govern
ment could have claimed to be anx-
ious for the honor and interests of the
country. That is why they have sup
ported the principle of protection for
British subjects. That is why they
upheld and confirm the suzerainty of
England.
Our countrymen have seen a mag
nificent demonstration, not only of 10y
atty but Of sympathy with the objects
of government on the part of the colo
MES | have been as anxious for peace
as any man, but the government holds
that there are considerations which are
more important than peace; and one
of these is the maintenance of equality
between the white races in South At
RIGA In their endeavor to maintain
peace, the government have shown end
less patience. 1t was President Kru-
ger who settled the issue. He ap-
pealed to the God of battles. If I may
do so with reverence, I say we accept
that appeal, believing our quarrel
just
Mr. Chamberlain, who had spoken two
hours and three-quarters, resumed his
seat amid loud and prolonged cheer
ing.