COLONIAL INSTITUTE.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XLVII, Issue 8096, 28 April 1906, Page 3

COLONIAL INSTITUTE.

SOUTH AFRICAN AFFAIRS. MR CHURCHILL RIDICULED. London, April 26. At the Colonial Institute dinner, Lord Elgin, remarking that he, too, had been a " man on the spot," proceeded to warmly eulogiso Lord Selbornc's loyal co-operation, although it was unlikely he sympathised with all his instructions. He added: '' Mr Smythc, the Natal Premier, is a near kinsman of mine, and was a playmate in boyhood. I mention the fact to show how repugnant to my whole feelings it would be to throw an obstacle in his path," Lord Elgin expressed entire

sympathy with N»tal, and a cordial' wish for a successful and honorable exit from its difficulties. He praised the Transvaal offers of help, and hopod opinion in the colonies and at Iloino would support him and his colleagues in the discharge of their responsible duties. Mention ot Mr Churohill evoked hisses and ironical exclamations, Lord Elgin remarking that the interrupters might do him the courtesy of showing

respect to a colleayue. The Ifiglit Ifou. Sydney Buxton, Poitmastcr-Gcncral, proposed, anil lord Amphtill responded to, tUp toast <yl" A United Empire." Jjoril Strathepna, High Commissioner f 0 - Canada, proposal" The Chairman." The * Times " says Lord Elgin made eminently statesmanlike speech, mrding the interruption, the paper that Mr Churchill's indefatigable energy and industry are unquestioned but las iterances frequently savour o 1 lesire to Kii" the iacilo applause of poUtieUus at Home for mere party purposes rather than for sceurmg the confidence of those bearing the heat and burden in distant lands.