Mr Chamberlain.

Manawatu Herald, 1 November 1902, Page 2

Mr Chamberlain.

: Mr Chamberlain’s projected visit \ has caused a profound impression on j the Continent. Many laudatory references have been made to the I Colonial Secretary’s moral courage . and boldness in undertaking a most I difficult task.

The Boer Generals appear pleased, though they consider a Boer mission —possibly themselves—ought to tour South Africa simultaneously in order to ensure that Mr Chamberlain may become fully acquainted with the Boer side of the problems to be faced. At the wish of the King, the firstclass cruiser Good Hope is to be commissioned to convey Mu Chamberlain to the Cape. The French paper “ Le Temps ” applauds the visit, which it describes as a fresh bond and a fresh step towards the unity of the Empire, HIS PROPOSED VISIT. The promised visit of Mr Chamberlain in allaying the tension that had arisen in South Africa, and aroused a feeling of intense hopefulness, .especially in Natal and the Transvaal. General Ben Viljoen delivered a tactful lecture in Dublin, in which he avoided inciting the noisy minority that was present. In the course of his address he said ho rejoiced at the proposed visit of Mr Chamberlain to South Africa. He hoped the right hon, gentleman would judge everything for himself, without listening to the views of extremists. THE LEADER OP THE OPPOSITION. Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman, speaking at Ayr, welcomed Mr Chamberlain’s visit to South Africa. He said his keenness of mind and political dexterity would afford a noble opportunity for upholding the' fame of the British nation as a governing people. , He considered the terms of peace secured British supremacy as far as any document could, but wise and generous statesmanship was needed to restore harmony and prosperity. It would be wise to pass, or sponge Over, purely political offences. The press considers it impossible for Mr Chamberlain to visit Australia at present. Some Liberals object to a cruiser being used to convey Mr Chamberlain to the Cape, as savouring of militarism.

Johannesburg is preparing a magnificent and enthusiastic welcome to Mr Chamberlain.

The Afrikander Bond journals are greatly disturbed, and are trying to belittle the incident.