New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-24
THE COST OF THE W
SIR MICHAEL HICKS-BEACH'S STATE
NENT N THE COMMO\S
4 REQUEST FOR 100000 ~ TREASURY
BILLS AGREED TO-MR. OBRfEN
SUSPENDED.


rordon oct oc-The Chancellor NJ tho icX
cheouer. Sir Michael Hicks-Beach made state
ment in the House ~ Commons to-day on the
question Of the expenditure entaied ny the
TransvaaI War He said the expenditure for
the wear had been Increased ny the supplement
tarv vote to total Of 1921 10000 but he added
that the revenue had increased and he expected
there would he an increase Of t3Voor" over
his estimate Of the revenue This would be
considerable contribution toward the unforeseen
expenditure. and would leave about t1"r"0
IN be nrovidea He thought there should be no
addition 10 the fixed debt. but that the money
should he raised by temporary addition TO the
floating debt The Chancellor Of the Excheauer
therefore asked for power to raise ts,Oo.rp by
Treasury bills the whole question OF repayment
and the question Of fresh taxation TO be left
over for the next financial year.
Sir Michael also pointed out that the present
war differed from previous ones. and that the
estimates had been more carefully drawn up
No one could foresee what the total cost would
be. but the British troops had met with brilliant
success and the colonies were loyal Although
there might be something in to-days news CIV
ing cause for anxiety. he saw no reason to an
tcipate that the campaign would not be brought
70 a successful conclusion within the period for
which the estimates were framed.
BOERs TO PAY FOR THE WAR.
As British colonies had been invaded. he con-
sidered I, 10 be consistent with all the laws OF
war ~ when IL was brought 10 successful
termination the Transvaal taxpayer should AT
anv rate have to bear part Of the cost
The Transvaal he continued. was wealthy IN
gold fields. There had been complaints from
those interested in the gold fields that there had
been excessive taxation. but he believed rom
the best information that under pure and hon
est government it would be perfectly possible
for the Transvaal to bear not only the ordinary
expenses Of government and Of providing for the
maintenance OF peace and order within It's Ter
ritory but also TO provide reasonable sum
toward the expenses Of the war. with reduction
az the same time Of the taxation Of the gold
fields.
Continuing. Sir Michael Hicks Beach said;
- these authorizations ar. not fulfilled. and the
sum borrowed proves 10 be but part OF me tV'"'
cost of the war, shall appeal 10 your p@trlo'-
ism next April. We believe that those VINO nave
supported us In the prosecution Of this work VIII
not fail lis when IL comes ~ pay inc ON /.
fresh taxation were introduced now ii might
prolong the debate and produce a division.
which might be entirely misunderstood abroad.
shall not take any course which VIII promote
a division prevent US from presenting
united front In this crisis
OPPOSITION FALLS ~ LINE.
Sir Henry Campbell Bannerman. rho leader ~
tho Opposition agreed that this was not the
rroper time ~ discuss the financial question.
and tina. II we not desirable IN show sign of
disunion.
Eventually the proposals ~ Sir Micha" HICKS
Reach we're agreed 70 by vote ~ $50 70 -
The reference IF the Chancellor II the fH-
cheouer ~ rhe anxiety A. - the latest news APP
parentlv referred to Lord Volseley's announce
n,4nt that the British we're falling hack from
Dundee before superior forces
In m. course II the days proceedings while
The House was discussing the report on the sup
Elementary estimates. Patrick N'Brien. ParnHl-
re Member FOR Kilkenny CITY declared that the
hands ~ the British Secretary - state for the
Colonies Joseph Chamberlain. we're as much
stained With blood those Of any murderer
who ever mounted the scahold The Speaker
William Court Gully. called upon Mr. . Bren
70 withdraw his remark. but he refused 10 ~ So
vh4reupon me House hy vote Of so to N
resolved n suspend him. and he left the House.
remarking
You had better bring NJ another army o'rrs'
unless YOU want - soneV here else
The House then adjourned