New-York tribune., 1901-02-15

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The Speaker having read the Kings Speech.
II. w. Forster. the former oxford University
cricket player in the uniform OF the Yeomanry.
moved the Address in reply TO the Speech from
the Throne. After a reference to the change
of sovereignty, Mr.. Forster said he hoped the
House would remember the dignity Of the
Kings position and deal generously with the
civil list
Sir Andrew y. Agnew seconded the motion.
Sir Henry Campbell -Bannerman the Liberal
leader, after wishing the King and Queen might
have a long and happy reign. took up the
political paragraphs of the Speech from the
Throne. He asked the House to face the facts
in connection with the war They must not
shut their eyes to the gravity OF the situation
in South Africa.
He dwelt at length the miscalcuations OF
the Government. and paid a warm tribute to
the army. saying he thought there was no
reason 10 withhold the fullest confidence from
the generals in the field. The position in South
Africa presented formidable difficulties. Neither
here nor in South Africa there any idea
OF finching. The question was Had the Cow
ernment adequately realized the circumstances
and adequately provided for them? The speaker
asked IL it was true that General Kitchener had
asked for more troops eleven weeks ago.
TIME TO OFFER TERMS OF SETTLEMENT.
The House would not hesitate to vote any
thing necessary 20 clear Cape Colony Of the
invaders. but when that was accomplished
then the moment make the people OF
the two States such terms OF settlement as.
willie securing for the Empire all they
contending for. would assuage their fears. save
their dignity and restore their personal rights.
" While supporting the dispatch OF such rein
forcements the military authorities at the
Cape required he strongly urged as a solvent
infinitely more effective than military meas
ures that definite proposals should be made at
the same time. II they were to keep South
Africa they must win the confidence Of the
Dutch Whatever was done must he done
openly. The dispatch Of peace emissaries
wise.
In conGratulating the King he said His Majesty
had followed precedent in relinquishng TO the
Government all crown property. and he might
ne assured that the Commons was ready 10
make ample provision. Referring 10 the ques-
tion raised by Sir Henry Campbell Bannerman
as 10 the misconduct of the allied troops in
China, he declared that the behavior of the Brit
ish troops there had been exemplary. He ad-
mitted that the Government had not foreseen
that the leaders Of the Beers would be $50 i'll
advised in their own interest and the interest
or t1elr country as 10 continue the struggle
Kitcheners demands rather than fallen short
OF them. adding that the Boer leaders know
pe tSCt!S wei lIidt II tney lay down their arms,
their persons and property will be respected and
equal rights granted TO ALL
More than this" continued Mr.. BaIfour the
Boer leaders know that as soon as il becomes
possible, fr=e institutions will be adopted His
Majestys Government holds that IL would be
perfect insanity TO grant all the institutions OF
selt-government while the effects OF war are
still visible We have put our hand 10 the
plough and shall not withdraw it. The war will
continue until il comes to the only conclusion
consistent with our honor
william Redmond Nationalist Member for
East Clare, protested against the war declaring
that he would only believe in colonial support
or II when the Australian and Dominion parlia-
ments had voted tl,000O00 each to carry II on
The Irish Nationalists held a meeting this af-
teTnoon. under the craftsmanship Of John Red
mond, and decided TO move amendments 10 the
address, on questions regarding compulsory
land purchase. Irish administration the South
African War and Catholic universities