New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-09-30
SOUTH AFRICAN LESSONS.
SIR CHARLES WARREN ENERGIES INTO
PUBLIC view AGAIN.
CRITICISMS OF THE WAR oFFIc-BAD
YEAR FOR BRITISH FARMERS

CRITICISMS OF The WAR OFF1CE-BAD
YEAR FOR BRITISH FARMERS.
CcoByrirs,; 1901: By The Nsv-Tork Trisuasl
IBT cABLE TO The rSIsuSEI
London Sept so a u-very little has been
heard about Sir Charles Warren since he was
recalled from South Africa after his disastrous
defeat al Spion Kop. The October number OF
The National Review viii. however. publish
article which he has written entitled; Some
Lessons from the South African War" Sir
Charles criticises the preparations that were
made by the War Once and asserts that the
efficiency OF the army was limited TO bringing
troops into the field. To what extent mistakes
in the conduct OF the had been caused by
the Cabinet now and again taking direct con-
troll Of the army operations has he SAYS. not
yet been ascertained. but il Is known that po-
Htical questions have in some instances over
ruled military expedeucy well organized
army should be capable OF adapting its opera
tons TO the ever changing views OF the Cabinet.
although these changes may lead 10 lavish sN-
Penditure and greatly deferred success. The
British want Of uniform success Sir Charles
Warren does not attribute 20 superior strategy
and tactics on the part Of the Beers. but rather
to the deisct in training The increased num-
Der Of troops required due 20 imperfect
training of the British soldier and the absence
Of regulations defining the duties and functions
OF the general officers in their several grades.
Sir Charles Warren. probably speaking from
personal experience points out that the keep
ing OF an officer second in command OF a bat
talon on tenterhOoks for four years may SO sap
his character OF the most essential qualities for
command that he may when his turn comes be
Of less value when selected for command than
he would have been under a system Of seniority.
The re-enlistnient OF the imperial women IA
not proceeding at a rate 10 suite the military
authorities. Very few sound men are forth
coming and il is doubtful whether the order
will have any real effect. Numbers OF UNIT men
have offered 20 rejoin. but Ierd Kitchener
does not want them the War Office has had to
refuse their services. During the last fourteen
days only hundred men have been re-er-
listed. The Of the old yeomanry don't
think the terms. five shillings a day. good
enough. there is separate allowance for
families Medically UNIT yeomanry have been
arriving in shoals from South Africa. every
transport bringing some home Out OF 10000
men over 1000 have been sent back as useless.
No doubt when the parties responsible for pass
ing these men found censure will be very
severe.
There seems TO be no doubt that Lord Kitch-
ener has requested twenty-five thousand more
mounted men and larger powers for dealing
with the Beers in the field. All sorts of rumors
are in circulation. and il is even said that the
King summoned a meeting OF the Cabinet to
consider the question of Lord Kitchener's posi-
ton. and that he closely questioned Mr. Brod-
rick in regard TO recruiting. which has fallen
OF so much OF late. Another rumor is that Lord
Kitchener insists on getting powers TO hang all
rebels without further reference 70 the home
government. II is difficult TO stat, how much.
if any. truth Is contained in thez rumors. All
that Is known definitely is that the British com
mander is eager to bring hostilities to an end ss
quickly as possible. He has issued stringent or
ders that everything is to be done 10 secure the
utmost mobility for the flying columns while
according to telegram from Edgar Wallace.
OF The Mall Lord Miner has issued a procls-
nation giving directions for the disposal OF tho
properties of burghers now in the field for the
maintenance OF their families.
Since the conclusion OF the Ogden deal there
has been good deal OF curiosity with regard
to the next British tobacco company TO be taken
in hand by American capital On the Stock Es,-
change general consent has now fixed upon the
Henry Clay and Book. and the shares Of that
concern are being bought on the idea that good
terms are likely 20 be offered by the American
Tobacco Company
This mornings newspapers refer In their lead
ing columns to Saturdays race for the Americas
Cup Inc general opinion ID tndt InomaS
Upton has still fair chance OF reaping the re-
ward of his pluck and perseverance, by regain
Ing the trophy which the America half
century ago. Keen disappointment is however.
felt the Clyde where the Shamrock was
built because she did not do better work when
turning TO the windward. she specially
designed for reaching. and the prevailing opin-
ion Is that the Columbia will prove the victor
all through. IL is hoped. however, that the tri-
angular course will prove more favorable 10 the
Watson boat
This will rank bad year for the farmers
throughout Great Britain. Alike in England
and in Scotland the acreages sown TO wheat and
barley smaller than they were last year. and
there is a decline in the number OF cattle. sheep
and pigs kept In England Nor Is the decline an
unimportant one. In many respects IL leaves
British agriculture in a more restricted plight
than for years. In Scotland the position is not
so bad as in England. NE.
KITCHENER TO SCHALK-BURGER.
THE BRITISH COMMANDER SAYS REsPoN-
sIBILITY FOR THE WAR RESTS
WITH THE BUTCHERS
Pretoria Sept. pa pamphlet has been pub
Iished here under Lord Kitchener's authority
containing a notice Of the permanent Danish