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quiry was necessary as to why the re-
quirements OF the war had been SO UNI
derestimated The captain then applied
for the unanimous vote of the different
parties in support of the government in
it's efforts to bring the war to a sue
cessful end
Herbert Pyke, Conservative member
from Darlington. seconded the address in
reply to the speech from the throne.
The Liberal leader III the commons.
Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman. then
arose to reply, amid cheers from the adj
ministration benches.
LIBERAL VIEWS.
Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman in COM
menting upon the queens speech said
that as the war advanced it became more
difficult and critical. and he was not sur
prised that the government had not pro-
posed formidable programme Affairs
In South Africa, political and military,
would undoubtedly engage the present
parliament to a great extent. The war
was uppermoSt in all minds when the
members separated in October, and 1t was
believed there were troops enough in
South Africa to rapidly clear the queens
domains. But their expectations had been
sobered Week after week had seen
checks, disappointments and deplorable
loss of life. In every instance the ad-
vance of the British troops had been
stayed by large bodies of the enemy. But
the country had again and again gone
through greater perils with courage and
composure and would not now depart
from It's high traditions The courage
and fortitude of British soldiers were
never more conspicuous, and they must
associate with this the sons Of the col
onies, who had shown extraordinary apt
itude in this kind of warfare. He appre-
ciated the gailantry and devotion which
led their countrymen to volunteer, but ne
wished to know the reasons which ne
cessitated this unusual method of rein
forcing the army. He and his friends
wished to support vigorous prosecution
Of the war in order that the integrity of
the queens domains be speedily vindi-
Gated. and he argued there would be no
difficulty in getting the supplies needed.
Here my aid ceases said the Liberal
leader.
GOVERNMENT CONDEMNED.
Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman pro-
ceeded with bitter condemnation of the
administration and the predicament In
which 1t had placed the whole South Afri-
can problem. saying the narrowness of
the governments preparations for mill
tary needs neceSSitated danger, and
that its policy made war probable. He
was glad Of the opportunity presented to
emphasize his opinion. The speaker re-
pudiated the idea that they should wait
the end of the war before discussing the
matter. This was the very time, he de-
clared, for effective criticism, and those
wishing to disclaim responsibility should
do SO now.
1.-THE ministers tell u.s." Sir Henry con-
tinued, that this war was undertaken to
secure equal rights for white men. l
hope they will transfer this laudable doc
trine to this country. Many instances
might be applied when too little consid-
GRAFTON has been shown, under Mr. Cham
berlains administration, to the loyal
Dutch of Cape Colony. The Cape min
listers, who are as much crown ministers
as Mr.. Chamberlain. treated them In a
manner ill-calculated to allay doubts and
fears. The recess brought many speeches
on this subject and establishment at their
statements. 1t Is now declared war was
inevitable, but the ministers are unani-
mously condemned and ought to be hurled
from power
FITzMAURICE AMENDMENT
Lord Edmund Fitzmaurice moved this
amendment to the address:
"And we humbly express our regret at
the want of foresight ard judgment dis
played by her najesty.s advisers as
shown alike in their conduct of South
African affairs since 1895 and in their
preparation for the war now proceeds
ing
Lord Fitzmaurice attacked Mr.. Cham
berlain's policy, especially his failure to
punish the raiders, and the retention Of
Cecil Rhodes as a member of the privy
council, together with eXtravagant and
reckless methods that plunged the coun-
try into war before any adequate prepa-
rations were possible.