Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-02-01

dropped into pockets that can De pretty
definitely located. Cecil Rhodes denied
completely in it, but evidence poured in
and he finally confessed that he paid
SO, 900 towards it. The British lion
got down on its launches and begged
forgiveness, while it smoothed down
the bristes of the Boer. What was
done with Jameson whom turned over
to British authorities? What was done
with the Colonial Secretary who vio-
lated tho pledges for which charter
was given in 1889; tho prospectus OF
which, issued by Cecil Rhodes offered
something to every body, the good, the
goody-good, the bad, and the BADLY
lad. Fertile lands, full of gold, the
abolition of slavery and the liquor
traffic. The highest names in England
headed this scheme for civilizing
Africa. The stock WAS distributed
where it would do most good. The heir
to the throne received block of stock;
his con in law another. There has been
change in England. Agriculture is
dying out; there are greatly reduced
revenues from large estates; great
houses are ci ,sed because the owners
cannot afford 10 keep them open so
the English mobiles are in position to
sell their names and influence, which
are great enough to feat such schemes
as this South African Go. The ire.
sistibe attractions of the stock aliured
all Eng land. Rhodesia was searched
diamonds found. 1t taxes great deal
Of money to ciyilize Africa. The stock
has been increased to 5000 GOO and
still there are no dividends for the
40, 600 stockholders. What was the
meaning of the Jameson raid? 10 get
hold of the Transvaal gold mines: Of
the Transpaal government, with which
to clear up the Indebtedness OF the
| South African 90. and pay dividends.
Bankruptcy stared them in the face
the shady transaction would come to
light, the scandal be uncovered. A
| parliamentary committee was appointed
to investigate. but time was allowed for
things to Quiet down. Rhodes refused
to produce kilograms asked for; Cham
berlain did not insist, and Rhodes was
allowed to go back to South Africa
without producing them or telling their
contents "for reasons of state" High
personages might be compromised 1t
was an investigation which did not in
vestigate, but with which everybody
protested to be satisfied. Now another
effort is being made 70 get the re-
puDl1C'S BOlu. Two Wuitb RACES aEe
battling and the contest is ominous for
the future. Behind is great wall OF
black men, 100 to /, while the two
white races are destroying one another.
God meant the dark continent for the
black men. What He decreed even the
British may not change. The Kafirf
are capable of high civilization and are
increasing in strength and numbers,
though the Beers were in the ascend
ency when the British appeared. Great
Britain will never recover the good vii
of the Beers unless she changes hel
policy radically. 1t would not be sur
prising il before the war is over sb'
: should have to throw overheard her two
empire builders, Rhodes and Chamber
lain. To parody an old song, Rhodes
might sing: Lis.
Joe hamberlain, my 10, John.
We've clamb the hill thegither,
And mony a CAVITY day, Joe,
, We've had wi ane anither,
, Now we maun totter down, Joe,
: But hand in hand we'll go.
. And we'll sleep thegither at the foot,
Joe Chamberlain, my Joe.
A. s.