The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1900-06-15
THE FRUITS or WAR,
British Prestige Restored, Priceless
Territory Annexed, President
Kruger Vanquished.

London, June 2.-Popu.ar opinion has
proclaimed the advent of victory and
whatever happens henceforth in South
Africa the interest of the British public
will be but little, unless the event is en-
dorsed by a peculiarly personal element
The nation has made up its mind that thu.
war is over; that prestige of British arms
is restored, that President Kruger is vail
pushed, that priceless territory has beer
annexed, that humanity has not been
staggered and that, led by thu little Sir
Galahad Little Bobs' Great Britain's
army has filled the most optimistic expec-
tations. Nevertheless, among the few
| more serious minded who have intimate
knowledge Of the Beers and the plans of
| the war office there exist grave apprehen
SONS of developments in the near future.
| In the systematic retreat of the Beers,
guerrilla fighting, tricks into Rhodesia in
| ternal dlsOrganization in the Transvaai
due to bandits, and Il thousand and one
lawless elements that evolve themselves
from a heterogeneous army after It
ceases to become an organized body.
Problems for Britain to Tackle.
Some of the acute authorities on South
Africa matters say Maj.-Gen. Frederick
Carrington's work in Rhodesia may only
|
speculation however, can only. be left for
| time to prove and this war. 50 far, has
abnunded in surprises which have COM
plrtcly upset the Surnli>rs of those best
fitted to express opinions. Probably the
most reasonable forecast Of immediate de-
gained by reviewing the events in the
Free State or Orange River colony
There, though the country is formally am
nexed and is subjected to winnowing-
process by Il long line of British troops
virile opposition still exists. The pre-
ually reduce the inhabitants TO subjec-
ton and so it will be, probably, with
the Transvaal. the occupation of pretc-
ria and Johannesburg being followed by
| operations similar to those unintereStlns
movements now undertaken by Gems
Kundlc and Brabant in the Orange River
colony.
Kruger is Still President.
The personal status of President kru-
ger since he left the capital is creating
some discussion. y representative OF
the Associated press learns that Lord
Salisbury will consider him to be Pres
dent of the South African republic until
Lord Roberts is ready to annex that ter
ritory. Hence, wherever President
Kruger may be, even if he goes into
Portuguese territory, and any commun-
cations which he might make to the
British or other gov govern looking t"
official recognition and be answered.
though it IS safe to say Lord Salisbury
would merely refer President Kruger
to Lord Roberts. Some such mes
sage from Dom Paul is now ex-
pected at the foreign office.
If the indicated line of pro-
cedure in answering it is carried out it
can result in nothing unless President
Kruger is willing to assist Lord Roberts
Ill pcrsuading the people to lay down
their arms. On one thing the British
government is determined-i. e.. Prt<i-
| dent Kruger cannot stay in the Trans
vaal. In the event of his capture he
must be transported. not necessarily in
durance; but he must be get cut of the
territory which Lord Salisbury expects
will shortly be part of the British empire
Every effort will be made to capture
President Kruger but the government
officials are inclined to believe he will
manage to get into Portuguese territory.
where the British will be unable to touch
him.
Butler Lost in the Shuttle.
One of the most curious features of
the closing chapters OF the great war is
the oblivion into which Gen. Butler ha,
fallen. \ few months ago it was Butler
who would stem the tide of Buer inva-
sion; it was Butler who would enter
Pretoria on Christmas day. Yet now
Gen. Butler is scarcely mentioned. Gems
French, Hamilton and others are alE
more frequently talked of and cheeref
than the former commantler-in-chef~
who seems to have become a negligible
quantity in the shadow of the Biggars-
berg.
Words fail to describe the national
gratefulness to Lord Roberts, Yelling
ton never was to England what Roberts
is today in the eyes of the general public
a dukedOm and the order of the garter
at the Queens disposal through the death
of the Duke of Argyll are the least re-
wards that could be bestowed on him.
Already people are talking of the scenes
which vii lmark his homecoming Con-
svientious military critics occasionally try
to bring on Lord Kitchener's name, but
Their efforts have small effect on the
popular sentiments.
An extraordinary incident in connec-
tion with the battering Of the coast-de
Tense ironclad Belle Isle by the battle
ship Majestic has just leaked out. 1t
appears that the loaded bow torpedo of
the Belle Isle was discharged by the eff
feet of the shells of the Majestic and
only smart maneuvering on the part Of
the modern warship saved her from be-
ing blown up by the self-rcleased projec
tile of the old hulk.
Royal Residence in Ireland.
The fact of the Duke of Connaught
having taken Lord Francis Clinton
Hopes castle Blayney. County Mon
Afghan, for the season, with the option for
five years, Stems to Indicate the estab-
lishment of royal residence i'll Ireland
But, whether the Queen will occupy the
residence which May Yohc 1.-THE Ameri-
can actress, otherwise Lady Hope, has
Just vacated in order to fulfill theatrical
engagements in Australia, it is impossible
to say, but Castle Blayncy is one of the
finest properties i'll Ireland, and it is I'M
derstood that if the Duke and Duchess
of Connaught are satisfied with it they
will take it for a long term.
The Duke of Argyle announces that In
verary castle, with its immense domain,
is for rent and England is wondering
what American millionaire is likely to
occupy this historic mansion.
Scandal in High Life.
One of the most remarkable, though
Dosthumous exposures of the looseness
Of English life in high places, came up
this week when Mrs. Brinkworth sued
the estate of the late William Beckett,
a former member of Parliament, for CON
tnued support of herself and her al
legged children. Mr.. Beckett was head
of one of the wealthiest private banking
firms in England and eminently respect
ed in Parliament and in society. 1t now
transpires that Mrs. Brinkworth lived as
his mistress for many years and that the
couple amused themselves by buying
children which they passed off as their
own, as Beckett wished to use the chill
dren to ''bluff'' his own family into con-
senting to the payment Of large sums to
his mistress. She accumulated seven
children so adeptly that the judge re-
marked: ''Ycu seem to have bought ha-
bies as some, people buy puppies" Mrs
d Brinkworth was nonsuited
The executor of the estate sued is Ern
est Beckett, son of the man who lived
such double life. He is also a member
of Parliament and owns one of the finest
3 houses. in PiccadilY where the Prince n1