New-York tribune., 1902-05-08
GREAT BRITAIN'S POLICY.
oprNuERs VIEWS on BOER WAR AND
FEDERATION.
prssEMER MEDAL GIVEN TO KRUPP-APRIL
TRADE REPoRTs-sTOCKs FIRM
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Especial - The Tribune by French Cabiel
rondon, Nay s, l a. m-Lord Salisbury in his
snsech at the Primrose League meeting at AL
As-r Hall referred TO two matters Of great pub
I,c irterest-the British attitude toward the
Foers and the future Of the British Empire.
The Premier die not repeat his famous dictum
that no shred II independence would be left 10
the Beers, but he declared that the hold of the
british Government over the conquered republics
was 70 be Of such a kind that there should be
no possibility Of renewing the struggle from
which the country was now slowly emerging.
He secuted the notion that n was possible for
England 70 get tired out. and, although he was
naturally reticent with regard TO peace negotia-
tions he asserted that the willingness which
the imperial government had shown to listen 10
al that might be said was not a proof that the
ministers had retreated or receded from their
former position and were willing to recognize
that the rights which England claimed were no
longer valid.
Passing on to the question of the future Brit
Ssh Empire. Lord Salisbury sounded a note of
warning There were, he said, many men Of
great intellect ard authority who thought that
me moment had come for some legislative ac-
ton on England's part which should federate
the colonies. He exhorted them carefully to
consider the matter. England had no power by
leglElaIibu
affection which had arisen so largely between
the mother country and her daughter States.
# they were patient and careful there
tremendous destiny before the empire; if they
hastened there might be the reverse of such a
destiny. breaking apart those forces which were
necessary 10 construct the majestic fabric of
the future empire.
They must. said The Premier. remember that
matters were changing; that there were forces
in the world much more powerful than those
which used to be at work. and that the people
must watch them with care in order TO avoid
that their great energy should be directed
against their own interests, and that it was their
business TO preserve them.
The capture Of two hundred Of the most IRE
concilable Beers in the Orange River Colony,
which has been made known by Lord Kitchener.
Is generally regarded a long step on the road
70 peace The announcement Of the relief of
Pokiep had been fully anticipated and had lit
tie effect on the Stock Exchange. but consols
were bought in anticipation Of a decision by the
Poers in favor Of peace week from to-day.
The result Of the drive in the Orange River
Colony and Lord salisbury's Albert Hall speech
were not known in the City until after business
hours.
At the annual meeting Of the Iron and Steel
Institute yesterday the Bessemer gold medal for
1902 was presented TO Herr krupp, Of Essen.
The president said that Herr Krupp employed
1900 worknen. and had done more for the iron
and steel industry on the Continent than any
ether manufacturer
The april trade returns Of the United King
dam show q fraction decrease in the imports and
z considerable increase in both exports and re-
exports / n +