CHAMBERLAIN’S SPEECH.

Gisborne Times, Volume VII, Issue 341, 15 February 1902, Page 2

CHAMBERLAIN’S SPEECH.

THE PUNISHMENT OF IRRECONCILABLES. EULOGY OF THE COLONIES. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyrigh London, Feb. 13.

A luncheon and presentation of an address in a gold box by the City of London was made to Mr Chamberlain in recognition of his statesmanlike qualities and patriotism in the true interests of the Empire, and proved a great function. The gathering included many members of the Cabinet. Mr Chamberlain received a tremendous ovation. He insisted that now that the war was ending the country must be careful of its emotions, and not allow them to overpower its commonsense.

London, Feb. 14. The Right Hon. Mr Chamberlain, in his speech at his presentation, said he justified, on the ground of self-preserva-tion, the banishment of irreconcilable leaders. The worst enemies of South Africa were those who lately expressed a hope of a fresh opportunity of sweeping the English into the sea. ”lle added that we should not treat with them,"hot even touch their property. Our duty was to show that disloyalty did not always pay. At the luncheon at the Mansion House, Mr Chamberlain paid a vehement eulogy to the Imperialism and patriotism of the colonies. He emphasised Sir Henry Parkes’ watchword, “One people, one destiny.” Mr Balfour declared that Mr Chamberlain had gained a position in the world of British statesmen second to none.

The Agents-General were invited only to the reception which followed the luncheon.