British General Election.

Kaikoura Star, Volume XIX, 28 September 1900, Page 2

British General Election.

MANIFESTO BY SALISBURY. NOTABLE SPEECH BY CHAMBERLAIN. GOSCHEN RE7TRES. LONDON, Sept 25 aatisbn^? n a dd reßß t 0 the electo ./ them of the danger of abstention from the polls. He says the Imperial/ power over the South African Republics, which had been unwisely relinquished, must be rebuilt on durable foundations. The territory would in due time enjoy tbe advantages of Britain’s benignant Colonial policy. The th of interval before this condition was reached would depend on the inhabitants, whose steady submission could not be expected unless the strength of Govt, convinced them that persistent resistance or agitation was hopeless. All recent troubles in Africa are traceable! to the shift in Parliamentary opinion at a critical moment. Strong Parliamentary support was needed to remove defects in the existing military system. It was also difficult to overestimate the complexity of the Chinese question.

Chamberlain made a ; notable fighting speech, lie insisted upon com*

pletion of task of quenching the embers of war in Africa, bringing about reconciliation between British and Dutch residents, the punishment of guilty rebels and rewarding loyalists. He declared the Govt required and Id; served no mere nominal majority in the Commons such us it bad enjoyed, but an overwhelming majority which would show the world that the country was united and certain not to flinch in I the fulfilment of its duty to the Empire. Hicks Beach’s address emphasies the soundness of financies. Goscben, claiming relief from his onerous duties, has taken farewell of his constituents and announced he will not seek reelection. 'Jimes says Goschen will, doubtless, be raised to (he Peerage and continue to direct the Admiralty.