ARE THE BRITISH QUIXOTIC?

Free Lance, 30 March 1901, Page 17

ARE THE BRITISH QUIXOTIC?

THIS is a tolerably large question, but, if we may judge of the peace proposals offered to the Boers, the answer must be yes. The conditions of peace were too magnanimous, and defeated their own. ends. Botha at once jumped to the conclusion that the British were tired of the game, and that he could ultimately drive a better bargain. He has thrown away a good chance, and must be made to suffer. The British troops are evidently anxious to make a clean sweep of the country, and Kitchener is not the man to deprive them of the pleasure. He tried the magnanimous game, and failed , he must now fall back upon the "mailed fist" argument, and, after all, it ia the only kind of argument that the Boers appreciated. The sweeping movement was begun in the Orange River Colony, and the ragged Boers just know enough to come in out of the rain. The sweeping movement was begun in New Zealand some time ago, by Suratura tea, and it has succeeded in wiping out many a competitor. Suratura comes from Ceylon, and is noted for its purity, strength, and fragrance. Suratuia is guaranteed not blended with Indian, China, or any cheap or inferior tea. Mr. Donne, Government tourist manager, has secured the whole of the accommodation of the Grand Hotel, Rotorua, and the Grand Hotel, Auckland, for the use of the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and suite during their stay in those places. Mr. Donne has done a wise thing in engaging the Grand Hotel, Auckland. It is one of the most handsomely-equipped hotels in the colony, and commands a magnificent view of the harbour and city. And, under the management of Mr. and Mrs. Johnston, it has won golden opinions from all sorts of people.