Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-08

state from Paddington station to Buck
ingham palace would he sufficient in it
self II create great public manifesto
tons Of loyalty. but the announcement
this evening. that for the first time
since the jubilee she Will. tomorrow.
drive from buckingham palace along
the embankmcnt Of st. PauIs cathe-
dral and back. through Holborn and
Piccadilly. to ST. James. synchronizing
with the new success Of Lord Roberts.
is bound to make tomorrow Il gala day
in the annals Of London.
Beyond all this is the announcement
of the Queens intention 70 visit Ire
land-fnr the first time. il is said. since
the death NJ the Prince Consort This
is regarded as one Of the most remark
able acts of the Queens life. No min
lister cf the crown has ever dared to
suggest such an undertaking.
The trip" said well informed of
fetal. this evening. lis the spontaneous
suggestion Of the Queen alone and the
enthusiasm II is bound to create when
known in London. tomorrow, can
scarcely be estimated 1t is Il wonder
full proof Of Her Majrsty's intense de
votion to her people: ana her sacrifice
in making the trip at such a season Of
the year is renewed evidence of the
kecnncss of her mind in selecting the
proper act at the proper time
Dublin. March 7.-Early Cadagon an
nounced the Queens intended visit, this
evening. at the drawing room. The
news had previously been telcgraphed
by the various agencies and was al
,J,-I = A n;,
ing much good feeling. Her Majesty's
visit viii 10 of a private character.
such as she is in the habit of making
ipdically to the south of France.
1t will probably extend for more than
= fortnight. Her last visit was in 1861
Cape Town, March "A great move
ment is in progress among the Cape
Dutch to obtain settlement Of the
South African question consistent with
the maintenance Of the independence
of the republics 1T is doubtless argued
that the Dutch having remained loyal,
are entitled to a hearing at the settle
mcnt. The argument would have moro
force if the Dutch had not risen in
every district where there was 4 rca-
sonabIe chance of success and it is Ger
and the actively loyal Dutch are op-
posed to any settlement short Of an
ncxaton. A proposal has been made
by a deputation Of the Dutch party to
visit England shortly in the interests
Of peace.
Kingston ia, March Information
reached here to the effect that Barba-
L.; In al
of the West Indian group, is, in conse-
quence of the British successes in
South Africa. about to give trouble to
the home government in regard to the
sugar question. The Barbadians. it IS
added. ask: why is the secretary for
the colonies protecting the Uitlanders
in Africa and running the West Indian
planter" 1t is pointed out that as
the natives of Barbados are vigorous
in asserting their rights they may give
Mr.. Chamberlain some trouble.
London. March In the House of
Commons. today. on the passing of
the first reading Of the loan bill of
c35 900 600. Timothy Healy. Nationalist
member for North Louth. gave notice
that he would move an amendment at
the second reading of the bill extend
ing the measure SO that all self-gOv-
erninC colonies 'Who were so keen in
contributing men would also bear the
burden of the war loan
London. March For lack of all