New-York tribune., 1901-05-27
LORD MILNER'S FUTURE
HIS TASK TO BE THE RECoNsTRUCTIoN
OF SOUTH AFRICA.
MR.. CARNEGIEs GIFT EvoKEs coMPAR1-
SONS-KING EDWARD SELLING
HIS HACKNEYS
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London. May q, ] a. m.-Lord Milner Of Cana
Town. Will return TO South Africa All rumors
TO the contrary have been definitely dissipa ted
by Mr. Chamberlain's distinct statement at the
luncheon given to the High Commissioner at
Claridge's Hotel Saturday afternoon Considera-
bic disappointment had been expressed because
no reporters were permitted to be present at the
luncheon, and the Colonial Secretary who appre-
ciates the value Of publicity, after consultation
with Lord Salisbury. gave instructions that a
verbatim report of the two principal speeches
should be Issued to the press. Mr.. Chamber
lain's speech in proposing the health of the High
Commissioner was OF great Importance Not
only did he say that Lord Milner would resume
the post which he had Temporarily vacated hut
he intimated that Lord Miners future policy
would be directed toward bringing about CO.
operation between the British and Dutch people
in South Africa. Indeed. he was careful to say
the welfare and prosperity OF South Africa would
depend. after the war was over on cordial CO.
operation Of the two rival races. This evidently
is Lord Miners opinion also. In the circum-
stances, IT would not have been prudent for the
High Commissioner TO have referred in detail
10 the situation in South Africa to-day and his
remarks in acknowledging the toast did not par
the speech Of the Colonial Secretary. However,
he said sufficient to show that he is well aware
of the big task that awaits him on his return
The government is in a very critical position
as regards legislative business. Practically
when Parliament meets after the Whitsuntide
holiday there viii only be two months OF the
session left, and far not a single measure has
been seriously proceeded with beyond the demise
lsf1
outside the category Of ordinary legislation, and
the Budget bill. The rest Of the legislative pro-
gramme promised in the Kings speech virtually
remains untouched. 1t is not surprising there
fore, that rumors continue 10 circulate as to the
probability of an autumn session.
The newspapers and reviews do not provide
altogether pleasant reading for the British null
u-millionaires these days. Ever since the an
nOuncement Of Mr. Carnegie's gift to Scotland
men of vast wealth in this country have been
vainly called upon 10 follow in the footsteps of
those OF America Sir Henry Roscoe's article in
"The Monthly Review" giving a list OF nine
American universities endowed with various
large by single individuals, has attracted
a lot Of notice. In contrast, it IS pointed out
that although the Duke Of Devonshire. Chan
cellor Of Cambridge University, not long ago
asked for f500.000 to revive the work Of that
great English institution Bhich has been hit SO
hard by the agricultural depression, a good deal
less than half the required has yet been
obtained.
A new submarine cable between England and
Germany was put down on Saturday. The cable
is owned by British company. but the German
Government contributed 10 its cost and a Ger
man firm was employed to carry out the work
Int fs hair -aEp hare fp tf1a aat
the government OF the Dominion have dispatched
a representative to South Africa 10 study the
trade capabilities of that country. with a view
TO opening up and extending the markets for
Canadian products there when the opportunity
occurs for doing so.
All this week the Duke and Duchess of Corn
wall 10 be guests Of the parent colony Of
Australia A concert at the Sydney Town Hall
will be one Of the most notable events of the
visit The Mayor will present to the royal visi-
tors gold album as a memento from the mother
State and the city OF Australia. Between sixty
and seventy ounces Of gold have been used In the
manufacture Of the album, which will be en-
closed In a handsome casket Of Australian
woods.
The King has decided TO break up his '"-0e
hackney stud at Sandringham. Tomorrow
afternoon there will be a sale at Wolfer-
ton Farm Of thirty-four lots, comprising fifty
eight harness horses. which will be offered with
out reserve There will be another sale at VOL
ferton in September, when more than one hum
dred brood mares, hllies and foals will be dis
posed of. In future only small stud of breed
ing animals will be kept by his majesty at Sand
ringbann ]. n. E.