New-York tribune., 1899-11-22
VISIT OF THE KAISER.
SIGNIFICANCE OF THE FUNCTIONS AT
WINDSOR-PROGRESS OF THE
WAR IN SOITTH AERICA
WAR IN SOUTH AFRICA.
[BY CABLE TO THE TRIBUNs.l

London. Nov. %. i q. m.-The German En-
peror's strictly private visit to his English re-
lations has gone merriy with early morn
ing gallop in Windsor Forest, few hours shoot
ing with his unces and cousins. an afternoon
drive with the Empress and princesses, and
State banquet at ST. Georges Hall. in which he
was the chief figure among the Queens one
hundred and forty guests. This banquet is de-
scribed as the most splendid one known for
generation. The royal Windsor sideboards
heavily weighted with gold plate, and the hall
was Illuminated with electric lights. The Queen
received her guests in splendid state with
score OF royal personages, all the great Court
functionaries. the principal Ambassadors and
several Ministers in attendance. The German
Ambassador was absent owing TO illness. and the
Prime Minister was relieved from duty by royal
command so that the stately function was not
invested with political significance but the Ger
man press is already showing signs Of the ef-
feet produced by the Emperors reception at the
English Court.
The relations Of the governing classes of Eng
land and Germany have not been equally cor
dial and close at any time during generation.
1t is not believed that the German Emperor and
Lord Salisbury will have private meeting at
Windsor or Sandringham Mr.. Balfour has ordi-
narily taken Lord salisbury's place in diplo-
IldtlC stUCltS, DQl ne is 1lmSelr among lnc
mourners. Lady Salisbury was deeply attached
TO him. and was most helpful to him in advice
at a critical period Of his career. when he was
in danger Of making serious political mistakes.
TRANSITION STAGE OF THE WAR.
The war for which Lord Salisbury opened the
way and cleared the ground by a secret under
standing with the German Emperor has reached
the transition stage between a Dutch attack
thwarted by the successful defence of Lady
smith. Mafeking and Kimberley and British Of
fensive operations, now opening on a large scale.
There was renewal yesterday Of elastic
rumors OF disastrous repulse Of the Beers at
Ladysmith on Wednesday. but these have been
6scredited in advance by definite news that
General Whites army mad remained inactive so
late as Friday. There were vague reports that
Joubert's force had raised the siege. gone south
and cut off Estcourt from the sea, but these
lacked confirmation The siege of Ladysmith
had evidently failed but the resources Of Boer
craft had not been exhausted and both White
and Clery needed to be on their guard against
being entrapped at the last moment. when the
union Of their forces only required caution and
patience
This was the undertone OF talk at the War
Once and among the military staff. and hope
vas expressed that White would remain quiet
and Cery would not allow himself 10 be hur-
ned While the facts of the military situation
IN Lower Natal are carefully concealed. It is
pam that Clery will have in the course Of a few
udys force Of 1900 or $1,000 troops. includ-
'Hg The naval brigade and the battalions which
were on the ground before reinforcements be-
gan 10 arrive at Durham. These will include
'hree brigades Of the 1st I'd and Sd Divisions.
aho the I'd Somerset Light Infantry, which left
cape Town yesterday. Both Clery and Hid
yard have been connected with the STAFF Col
Iege, and are considered among the best tao
ucians in the British army. They have been
great fayorites with Lord Wolseley. and under
stand the minutest details OF military tactics
ana strategy as taught in the technical schools.
THE MOVEMENT TOWARD KIMBERLEY.
While the campaign in Natal is wrapped In
mystery and darkness so much light is thrown
on the movement toward Kimberley that some
leading military writer's decline TO believe that
II VIII come on freely advertised. Lord
Methuen has two brigades, including the Guards
regiment Of Lancers, several batteries and
naval contingent. and apparently the Highland
Brigade, under Wauchope. will Join him. There
VIII be body OF nearly 1900 men, Sceptics
assert that the censor would not allow the press
dispatches TO go through II Kimberley were the
real destination Of the column, and predict that
u VIII occupy both banks Of the Orange River