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Enclosure in No. 58.
The "DAILY CHRONICLE," March 1, 1900.
TRE attitude of the community in general in regard to the war in South Africa cannot be considered as other than admirable, and this applies especially to the native section of the people. In many ways they have manifested their sympathy with the British in a genuinely patriotic spirit which is most pleasing to note. Well might our Empire Poet, who has done so much to foster the spirit of patriotic imperialism, exclaim, "Bravo British Guiana !" opened for the relief of those of British nationality on whom the war has pressed heavily, the people To all the funds that were of this colony responded most liberally; and in many cases concerts organised and got up entirely by coloured people were held in aid of the war fund in villages and country districts. The Portuguese and people of other nationalities also contributed generously to the war funds; and we are confident that such patriotic support will not be forgotten by that department of the Imperial Government that watches over the colonies. It is true, it is easier to cheer the news of the British successes in the campaign than to contribute in monetary support to the war funds for the relief of soldiers' families; but the patriotism displayed even in this cheaper manner is not to be overlooked. Ever since the campaign opened in the second week in October last, large crowds have gathered around the telegraph board every evening cager to hear the news; and while waiting they invariably discuss with perforvid enthusiasm the varying phases of the war. The news of the surrender of General Cronje and his army gave unbounded delight, and small processions marched through the streets and among groups of people carrying miniature Union Jacks, and cheering lomily for the British. There might have been some to whom the news came as a disappointment; but they were nowhere, and it was probably well for thein. In the villages and country districts the news has been equally warmly received. In Plaisance, the most important village in the colony, the news was received with great rejoicing. The women danced and shouted, the men being equally joyful. The school children burrahed, cheered the British arms, and sang, God Save the Queen.' demonstrations of joy over the success of the British arms are a gratifying tribute to the British cause Such → in the South African conflict, and a significant testimony that that cause has at least the cordial
approval and sympathy of the people of this colony.
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No. 61.
CEYLON.
GOVERNOR SIR J. WEST RIDGEWAY to MR. CHAMBERLAIN.
(No. 68.)
SIR,
(Received March 19, 1900.)
[Sce No. 25.]
Queen's House, Colombo, Ceylon, February 22, 1900. WITH reference to your telegram of the 12th instant. I have the honour to request that you will be good enough, on behalf of this Government, to cordially thank the Proprietors of the Daily Mail" for their very kind and generous gift of £250 for distribution
among the dependents of the Ceylon Contingent in South Africa.
am, &c.,
8799.
(No. 38.)
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No. 62.
BRITISH HONDURAS.
WEST RIDGEWAY.
GOVERNOR SIR D. WILSON to MR. CHAMBERLAIN.
(Received March 19, 1900.)
SIR,
Government House, Belize, March 1, 1900. IN continuation of my despatch of the 25th January last, I have the honour to transmit herewith, at the request of the British Honduras l'artiòtic Fund Committee, a bill of exchange for £61 7s. 8d., which I beg to request you will forward to the Lord Mayor of London as a further contribution from British Honduras in aid of the fund for the benefit of the wives and families of soldiers and sailors killed or wounded in the South African War.
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE
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PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE, LONDON
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No. 59.
NEWFOUNDLAND.
MR. CHAMBERLAIN to GOVERNOR SIR H. E. McCALLUM. (No. 18.) SIR,
I HAVE the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your telegram of the 8th
Downing Street, March 16, 1900. ultimo, and your despatch of the 17th ultimo,* reporting the action taken by the women of Newfoundland to provide supplies of warm clothing for the troops in South Africa.
I am communicating your despatch to the Secretary of State for War and the High Commissioner for South Africa, and I desire to express my high appreciation of the generous and patriotic spirit shown by the women of Newfoundland in their efforts on behalf of the British troops.
I have, &c.,
J. CHAMBERLAIN.
8501.
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No. 60.
BRITISH GUIANA.
GOVERNOR SIR W. J. SENDALL to MR. CHAMBERLAIN.
(Received & a.m., March 17, 1900.)
TELEGRAM.
[Answered by No. 63.]
Combined Court, on behalf of Colony, humbly wish to express to Her Majesty the Queen loyal congratulations successes which have recently attended Her Majesty's arms in South Africa, and humble assurance of the unalterable devotion of all sec- tions of the community.
• Nos. 18 and 53.
No. €3.
BRITISH GUIANA.
I have, &c.,
D. WILSON,
Governor.
MB. CHAMBERLAIN to GOVERNOR SIR W. J. SENDALL:
(Sent 3.30 p.m., March 19, 1900.) TELEGRAM.
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Her Majesty commands me to request you will convey to Combined Court and people of British Guiana her cordial thanks for congratulations‡ on British successes in South Africa and assurance of loyal devotion.
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SIR,
No. 64.
BRITISH GUIANA.
MR. CHAMBERLAIN to Governor Sin W. J. SENDALL. (No. 67.)
•
Downing Street, March 20, 1900.
I HAVE the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch of the 1st inst.,§ forwarding a newspaper cutting which illustrates the enthusiastic loyalty animating all classes in British Guiana in regard to the war in South Africa.
2. I have read your despatch with great pleasure, and wish to express my cordial appreciation of the attitude of the people of British Guiana.
I have, &c.,
J. CHAMBERLAIN.
• Nat printed.
† No. 20.-
See No. 60.
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