New-York tribune., 1902-08-05
COLONIAL CONFERENCE.
NO AGREEMENT MADE REGARDING
CUSTOMS UNION.
UNITED STATES MAY CARE FOR THE CANA
DIAN QUESTION-soME GOOD
WORK DONE

Copyright; 1909: By Tribune AssociationD
Especial 10 New-Tork Tribune by French Cable
| London. Aug ). a. m.-The radical press re-
| CARDS Mr.. Chamberlain's admissions on Friday
| as proof from his point of view that the colonial
conference has been failure Mr.. Chamber
| lain's objects in convening it, they say were
better adjustments of imperial defence and i'm
perial trade. He hoped and expected to lay the
foundation for a customs union and to obtain
the consent of the premers to scheme under
which the greater colonies would make speclhc
contributions to the cost OF defending the empire.
He has failed to persuade the premiers to sup
port either project They will have nothing to
do with customs union, since 1t would mean
loss of revenue which the States they repre-
sent could i'll afford. They will have nothing to
do with any contribution to military necessities
which are fixed compulsory. What else could
be expected? The colonists are peaceful trad
ers, who care nothing for the things which Mr.
Chamberlain would risk to win. They pay
for home defence, which, in their Judgment, is
sufficient. They argue that should any power
Germany or another. land troops in Canada or
send hostile fleet into Canadian waters. 1t
would be faced by an American veto. The one
power that could invade Canada is the United
States against whom England would be power
less. Australia is differently placed. To her
naval force is necessary to prevent landings in
tended to harry or alarm. For such a force she
is willing TO pay. They admit, however, that,
though Mr. Chamberlans pet projects have been
set aside the conference has done good work
in connection with many subsidiary, though i'm
portant, questions.
There was uncertainty about the holiday
weather yesterday. which could scarcely be de-
scribed glorious. The meteorological experts
who prophesied evil were. unfortunately, for
once justified by the results the day
A drizzling rain changed 10 heavy downpour.
efectually damping the ardor of cockney
enthusiasm. and the traffic on the country and
seaside routes was comparatively slight after
midday. There was a considerable improve
ment after the shining again. and the
bright parks and the open spaces in the
vicinity of the metropolis were largely patron
lied.
Splendid yachting weather was experienced
in the Solent yesterday and there is every pros
pect Of most successful week. The King was
early on the deck of the royal yacht watching
the animated and picturesque scene presented
by the thrOnging yachts and excursion
steamers crowded with bank holiday folk.
The absence Of several of the larger American
and other steam yachts made the aspect Of the
gathered fleet somewhat less imposing than
usual but the smaller vessels were very nu-
merous this year. the American flag being con-
spcuous. The attendance Of visitors is large.
The Royal Yacht Squadron regatta opens to-
day. but there sufiCiency Of interesting
racing yesterday, though. unfortunately, the
race for yachts over seventynine feet linear rat
ing fell through. owing to some misunderstand-
ing the condition OF future handicap
matches Of other clubs. The Meteor. the Nava-
hoe and the Sybarita, though entered, did not
race The breeze held through the day, afording
fair test OF the qualities of the competitors.
The Lucida had easy win from the Camelia
| in their class. and the Creole. the Namara and
the Jutty were winners in the order named in
the big class having all the best Of the luck
toward the end OF the race, and winning on time
allowance. In the thirty 20 fifty ton limited
class the Flame Won with the Inyoni second. on
time, and the Cerigo. the Nan and the Almida
were the winners in the small class after
capital race In which the Cerigo won from the
Nan by IS seconds only.
The six hours cycle race at the Crystal Palace
resulted in win for the holder, G. A. Olley,
who. riding finely, made new records for four
hours the distance covered being 151 miles, 1.I03
yards The previous best record was 151 miles
20 yards. l. \. +.