New-York tribune., 1907-04-20
MIR. BRYCE THEIR GUEST
COLONIAL POLICY TOLD.
american Academy of Political and
Social Science Meets.

Hidueipnlap April l9.-The American Academy
OF Political and Social Science began its eleventh
annual meeting here to-day the general topic for
discussion this year being American colonial policy
ana administration The meeting has been divided
INTO four sessions At this afternoons session. at
"hlch Professor James T. Young, of tho University
OF pennsylvania, presided. there was a discussion
OF the industrial and financial problems in the de-
pendencies OF tho United States and at the evening
meeting American Colonial Policies taken
up Inc principal speakers at the night session
were Ambassador Bryce, who spoke on "Some Diff
culues IN Colonial Government Encountered by
Great Britain and How They Have Been Met" and
Cnlted states Senator Beveridge Development
OF Our Colonial Policy" Tomorrow the educa-
uohaI' social, legal and political problems Of the
dependencies VIII claim the attention OF the
academy.
Ex Postmaster General Charles Emory Smith
presided at the evening session and made the open
ing address. which he ended by conveying the
greetings Of the academy to Mr.. Bryce, presenting
him as the permanent honorary chairman OF the
annual meeting
Ihe ambassador was greeted with long ana cen
uhued applause. which was accompanied by wav-
ing Of handkerchefs the part of the women
senator Beveridge also had a hattering reception
cepton.
MR.. BRYcE's SPEECH
Mr. Bryce after telling of Great Britain's large
ana varied experience in the administration of
MES and referring TO some mistakes made the
greatest Of which was that by which the North
American colonies were lost spoke of the two
classes Of British colonies-the self governing in
Guiding the North American, Australasian and
South African groups. and the crown colonies, en-
oracing all other colonial possessions Continuing
he said. in part:
oeen TO establish legislatures, consisting usually
to% 90 Two chambers, with an executive headed by
SCNe!ho!I VINO represents the British crown, but
Mtlen - I9r practical purposes consists Of ministers
Iesponsible to the legislature. That is TO say, we
eANo llleAe colonies what is called a Cabinet
ten similar to that Of Britain. These local gov
local affairs In their own way. The right OF the
crown crown TO veto legislation IS retained, but it Is
;,y ;%,uy ever exercised except where some imperial
interest affecting international obligations the
These - 0yTr parts OF the empire is inv9ved
cratic than is that Of the mother country. They
m an some respects more democratic than yours are
We have even allowed these colonies to have
goods although S Brtsn we Save ta sTg rsyenSe
only We are now engaged IN considering in
junction with these colonies represented by their
whether any plan can be devised by which we and
they can better deal with matters Of common i'm
empire There is room IN this direction for further
3ut on tne wnote the present system EN-
colonies have become more and more attached TO
The other class Of colones-those we call crown
Solones-have different sorts OF administrative and
legislative arrangements. each adapted to the cir
haze represe9tative instt,itions but am sxecIfive
which is not responsible in the Legislature. Some
have only council consisting Of nominated
Governor has no council. except his own executive
officers Speaking generally It may be said that in
the Governor, who IS himself under the orders OF
@ @ eso Of he b Brush Sabe fnet Is w29 % TS there m ss is
a eonsiiderabie white element IN tho population or
the natives, the existence OF council whether
TO be valuable means Of allowing local opinion 10
express itself and obtaining the best results of local
stances Of the particular colony as TO the kind OF
II may be added that there are certain general
principles which we apply practically everywhere
OF whatever race or religion enjoys fun private
civil rights and virtually the same private civil
courts OF justice, he IS eligible 10 ONCE under the
native Indian from holding the highest ONCE in
England.
of Complete regous equality We never interfere
with any native religion except In 40 far as TO
native usage or superstitiOus feeling. abhorrent
Both in India and the cr6~n colonies we have
left the native law, so far as II is inwoven with
1Ipbd nth af tir5o6I and ' ~ Niabomatens are
SIN Governed bv their own law and this has been
greatly TO the satisfaction Of the inhabitants Of
It has been policy everywhere to protect the
natives in every way and to repress any attempts
of Europeans 10 deal unfairly with them need
hardly say that colonial administrators are
appointed without any reference 10 their political
opinions and their promotion depends upon their
eminent Enslishman not belonging TO the regular
colonial service is sent out to fll some high post
but generally speaking the European officials in
the crown colonies are members OF the permanent
civil service except the Governor General the
Governors of Bombay and Madras. and two or
three cf the members OF tho Nlceroy's Council.
These broad principles which ! have indicated
have been shown by experience to be sound, and
although we have from time to time. might DO
expected. administrative difficulties arising. the
general COntentment Of the colonial population.
where il consists OF sen-civilized or barbar-
races, IS shown by the fact that require
only relatively very small force 10 maintain
order and that the subject populations are every
where advancing In civilization.
SENATOR BEVERIDGE SPEAKS.
Senator Beveridge said in part:
Administration he nrIncID}e upou which ou-