The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-02
COMMENTS ON MEN AND
 MATTERS OF THE WORLD

N THE rush of world events, Cecil
 Rhodes provision for international scholarships has been almost forgot ten, and few people know that the first selection of foreign and colonial students has already been made. Five young men from Germany and seven from South Af- rica will begin their studies at Oxford this month Although the bequest of Rhodes was widely discussed in this country just after his will was made public, our young men have not shown any great desire to accept his munifcence, partly from ths fact, no doubt, that the fund supplied to each student would fall short of paying his expenses, even if he lived in a mod est way. It Is very fine to have the polish of an Oxford education, but 1t is a diff ferent matter when there is a possibility of having to go hungry for its attain ment. As a rule college students in this country do not like economy, and few practice the virtue unless compelled to do so. However the Rhodes scholarships will not only do a vast good for stu dents who have money enough of their own to pay additional expenses, but will infuse a new life into old Oxford This will speedily be perceived not only on the athletic field but in the lecture room as well. The cosmopolitan feature of MT. Rhodes plan is one of its greatest claims to favor. The influence of English uni versity life will be felt in all countries to which these students return, and Ox- ford will absorb the freshness of the vari- ous nationalities represented in her clas- sic halls.
 Prince Henry is now busily engaged In experimenting a series of experiments with a submarine boat recently built for the German navy at the Germania Works, Kiel Since the prince returned to his na- tive land we lave heard little of his do- ings but the many friends he made while in America have not forgotten his genial disposition and democratic ideas. No royal visitor to our shores in a number of years was accorded more cordial well come. Everywhere Prince Henry was showered with attentions And the best part of the whole affair was that our goodwill was real Representing the great German empire as he did, Prince Henry would have been shown every courtesy while in the United States, even if he had been anything but a pleasant person to entertain. Endowed with a wonderful faculty for making friends and being an accomplished man of the world into the bargain, the prince soon made warm place in American hearts, so that when the time for his departure came we were all sincerely sorry to see him go 1t has been hinted that Prince Henry made a much more acceptable visitor to this coun- try than Emperor William would have been.
 Senator Hanna has begun his speech making in the Ohio campaign. In spite of wild reports regarding his condition MT. Hanna has managed to keep on his fighting clothes and announces that he intends to make things warm for his op- ponents. At the present juncture it is vitaly important that the senator hold his own in the Buckeye state for his po- sition is now more precarious than 1t has been in a number of years.
 The Chicago centennial celebration is sadly lacking in musical features, as a result of the war being waged by union musicians on the Marine band The great parade Wednesday night was woe ful failure as regards music. Only three bands and few fife and drum corps the members of which were amateurs or so- ciety performers took part. A notice was posted at headquarters that no un- ion musician should take part in the pa- rade and the long procession, extending several miles, passed in conspicuous si- lence. The boycott includes Thomas or chestra so that the celebration will also be deprived of this splendid organization. Union musicians seem determined to make things decidedly uncomfortable for the Marine band, the only organization of any importance that will take part in the celebration. So far they have been