New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-23

The NeW-nOrk Tribune by French Cahe1
tcogoreht. 1902: BY The Tribune Associat,on1
London Nov, 22-The truth about Mr. Cham
bsrlain's journey to South Africa is that 1t is
an electioneering campaign. He is going out
next Tuesday. in defiance Of all precedents to
hiring about. after direct consultation with the
King. reconciliation Of races after the war
with the Beers which was not fought to fin
,sh but ended prematurely The expert
ment is interesting, but uncertain in results
The situation in South Africa is grave, but is
not desperate. Treason has not been made
odious. loyalty has not been rewarded. An at
tempt has been made TO smother race hatred
with kindness. similar undertaking has not
succeeded in Ireland, but it has been repeated
in South Africa. Peace was made with mag
nanrnity and softness. and by the refusal to
suspend the Cape constitution Mr Chamber
lain left the Dutch race In the saddle.
He now sets out for South Africa. halting first
at Natal. where he is certain to receive loyal
greeting. and going thence to Cape Town. where
the next election will be influenced largely by
the speeches which he may make and the con-
ferences which he may hold. It is either mas
Ter stroke of policy desperate remedy.
John AIorley's commendation of Mr.. Chamber
isn's mission at the banquet Of the National
Liberal Club included a reflection that an
dsrstanding might have been reached with
President Krdger for the avoidance Of war If
he had been at Bloemfontein in charge OF the
negotiations. The implication that the gov
eminent was not well served by the High Com
missioner. although he acting under direct
Instructions from the Colonial Office
A similar deduction may be drawn from Mr..
Chamberlains journey to South Africa The
exclamation offered that Mr.. Chamberlain is
anxious 10 obtain facts at first hand is OBJ
yiously unjust to Lord Miner. who has been
ha
been in close communication with both races
and all interests. Lord Miners prestige and
influence were impaired from the moment Mr..
ChamberIain's intention Of visiting South Africa
vas announced; there will be appeals from Lord
Miners Judgment TO Mr.. Chamberain's de-
cisions, and as they have not agreed on impor-
tant questions like the suspension Of the con-
stitution Of Cape Colony. there may be a lack
OF unity and continuity in imperial policies
Against these losses and risks must be set OF
the possible advantage Of the increased CO.
operation of two Jealous races and the restora-
ton Of good feeling which may result from Mr.
Chamberlain's reception in Natal Cape Colony
and the two Dutch colonies. The results will be
disclosed when the general elections are ordered
in Cape Colony, where the Dutch interests now
predominant
Mr. Chamberlain Is expected to take part IN
Mondays debate on the Brussels sugar cenven-
nent for many months. II is intimated that he
win make a short trip on the Uganda Railway
and call at Mombasa. Zanzibar and Delagoa
Bay before landing a Durham The journey
will be a new precedent with direct bearings on
other public Offices. The Secretary for India
may some day consider Il necessary to go to
Bombay and Calcutta IN search OF information
At first hand. Lord Curzon certainly would not
welcome pilgrimage Of this kind if Lord
-, aIyao E3Vffi itch
hattleship
The Education bill has reached the report
stage after fcrty-fve days spent in discussion
Of details. About ten pages of amendments re
main for consideration, and closure before the
third reading can be ordered. Lord Hugh Cecil
and small group of High Churchmen will make
p final attempt TO counteract the effect of the
various amendments and James Bryce and
Lloyd George. who have led the attack from the
Opposition benches, will continue the campaign
until the guotine cuts off discussion. There is
little doubt that the bill with the official amend
ments paper viii pass the Lords with
out modification. 1t is equally certain the Lib
erals while they have made strenuous fight
are glad 10 be relieved OF the responsibility of
taking up the school question few years hence
and attempting TO solve It on Nonconforrnist
lines. The measure has impaired the strength
Of the government in the country, but there
Will be an opportunity during the next three
years for recovering political prestige. The BILL
when enacted, will enable the state to take over
the Church Wesleyan and Roman Catholic
schools, and religious bodies will keep the build
irgs in repair and will be liable for pos
siSly more than one-twelfth Of the cost OF
maintenance. These bodies in return Will
have two-thirds of the board Of manage
ment. and will be allowed direct religious
instruction and the appointment Of teachers.
although the schools, with the exception Of the
repairs will be supported from the rates Like
every compromise measure in which religious
interests are involved. it will have mixed re-
suits IN accordance with the degree Of tolerance
and equity with which it is administered. While
the religious bodies have been relieved from the
heavy burden of financial support, the State
has ACQUIRED a large educational plant without
paying for II or being at the expense of keeping
Il in repair AS for educational results, there
Sill probably be more catechism than efficiency.
Incidentally the Education debate has opened
fresh line OF cleavage in the Irish party. Mr..
Healy being credited with having as many sup
porters among the group of seceders as John
Redmond himself had after Parnelrs death. The
Importance of this new faction has been exag-
gerated. Mr. Tully is the only one OF MI.
Healy's recruits with special reputation for
either character or defamation. Mr.. Healy has
always been an unmanageable colleague al
though his wit makes him great favorite in
the House OF Commons The Nationalist party
viii be found substantially united as soon as the
Irish measures are proposed by the government
Il has in T. p. O'Connor a versatile and practi-
cal negotiator who has made peace once among
the factions and is likely 10 repeat the achieve
ment
Foreign news has come chiefly from the Eng.
lish game preserves. where two sovereigns have