New-York tribune., 1902-06-11
FUTURE BRITISH POLICY.
ARCHIBALD r. COLQUHOUN ARGUES
THAT EMPIRE MUST BE FEDERATED
rrosrp 7rN1oN WITH COLONIES APPROVED
By LARGE AUDIENCE-DONATIoN
TO CORONATION GIFT

by LARGE AUDIENCE-DONATION
TO CORONATION GIFT
c-onvyirht: 1900: BY The Tribune Association)
,-,.,,sl IN The NeUy-Yort Tribune French Cable'
London June H. a. m.-Archibald r. Colqu-
.o,,r-s raner read last night before the Colonial
Institute was an able and comprehensive sur
vev of the future policy Of the British Empire
rs essentially a colonial policy 1t was not an
alsrrnist paper but q cool and well reasoheo
argument pointing TO the conclusion thal the
empire must be bound together by federation
Nr Colquhoun advocated, with the approVal OF
a large and intelligent audience IN the "hlte-
hall Rooms. closer commercial union pet"eei
the mother carntry and the colonies; the repre-
eentation of the colonies in the imperial coun-
ell and measures of common defence. He dis
cussed the project of a British zollverein and
preferential duties within the empire. without
committing himself 10 any definite scheme. and
contended that Parliament was overwhelmed
with routine business and that an imperlal
council was indispensable, since fresh impulses
from the colonies were needed in order 10 IN
vieorate the national policy. He described Eng
land as III eouipped for the desperate struggle
for existence now going on among the nations
and asserted that the colonials must come for
ward 70 contribute to the expenses Of the i'm
perial household
Mr. Colouhouns paper closely followed
and his warnings against one sided free trade
in protection world and against the annexa-
ton of British shipping lines by American cap
italists, when Germany was in position to COM
mand the maritime alliance, were warmly ap-
plauded-
Colonel Denison presented the Canadian arsu-
rnent for levying a war tax on all imports in all
British ports with force and lucidity, and re
piled to both James Bryce and John Morley's s
arguments against the bread tax.
Agent General Tozer, from Queensland, dis
sented from the proposals for British zoll-
verein and ernphatically declared that Austria
lians would find themselves to supply a perma-
nent force Of one hundred thousand soldiers for
the imperial defence and would contribute lib
orally TO the naval ornaments. but would not
ask England TO introduce zoliverein, which
would be unfair to her people
The discussion was continued by several emf
nent colonial representatives, and was most
animated one
It was a significant demonstration that while
Sir Michael Hicks-Beach has proclaimed that
the British empire cannot be sacrificed for the
sake of the colonies. that a combination Tor
business and defence has become great issue
n English politics
The King and the Queen the Ranelagh
Polo Club beat the American team yesterday
afternoon, after a grand game, by six goals 10
five. The charming grounds of the Ranelash
club at Barn Elms presented most picturesque
appearance All the leading men ana women IN
the London world Of fashion were present. ana
some of the Indian princes, who have been MADE
honorary members or the club during their stay
In this country, were interested spectators OF
the match.
The donations received by the Lord Mayor at
the Mansion House toward the coronation glft
10 the King include e.. .0(0 fom j. s Morgan &
Co. and $500 each from Lord Mountstephen and
Lord Strathccna. This gift is 10 be devoted TO
the hospital fund which the King founded a few
years ago in celebration Of Queen Nictorla's s
: Diamond Jubilee
London talked Of little yesterday save the
dreadful fire in Queen Victoria-st. on Monday
evening. ard the sacrifice of the ten young lives
which efficient appliances might have avoided
There can be no doubt that had the nearest fire
station been provided with full sized fire es'
cape the firemen could have entered the burn
ing building in time. and have saved most if not
all. Of the young persons who came TO so ter
rihle a death Commander Wells, chief OF the
brigade, is called on TO resign
Amid the prolonged shouts of general pleasure
the curtain fell upon the first representation Of
THE Merry Wives of Windsor" at Her Maj
esty's Theatre last night. Mr.. Tree. as Falstaff
gave fine performance, and Mrs Kendall and
Miss Ellen Terry. as the merry wives quite
realzed expectations Miss Terry as Mistress
Page. indeed the life and soul of the per-
formance.
j. Perpont Morgan arrived in London last
night from Paris F
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