South Africa

Manawatu Herald, 5 February 1903, Page 2

South Africa

AT KIMBERLEY. In his speech at Kimberley, Mr Chamberlain was very outspoken regarding the ingratitude and rebellion of the ( ape Dutch, whose attitude was in contrast with the present manly attitude of the Transvaalers. He appealed for the co-operation of all to promote the policy of reconciliation and avert the disastrous effect of the exclusion of the Cape from the ultimate federation of South Africa. Describing the great heritage of the Empire, he asked, amid cheers, if they were content to be sleeping partners Considerable hostility, owing to Mr Chamberlain’s speech, was shown to Sir Gordon Sprigg, Premier of Cape Colony, who was present. In receiving a deputation . from the South African League with reference to the lax enforcement of the Peace Preservation Act and the prevalence of boycotting, Mr Chamberlain said that if the specific proofs were forthcoming in any such case it would immediately become an Imperial matter, and one which he would be bound to consider Mr Chamberlain spent Sunday at Paardeburg. CAPE COLONY AND ITS PREMIER. The Times says that Mr Chamberlain, despite Sir Gordon Sprigg s presence at the Kimberley meeting made it clear that he was utterly dissatisfied with Cape Colony’s pre -

sent condition. Unless the Cape soon redeemed its character it was destined to become the Ishmael of South Africa. FUND FOR THE RELIEF OF LOYALISTS. The fund promoted by the Globe newspaper for assisting the South African loyalists closed with subscriptions totalling £18,877. MR CHAMBERLAIN’S VISIT. Many leading Boers are going to Bloemfontein in readiness to welcome Mr Chamberlain.