South Africa.

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South Africa.

. . t United Press Association — Hy Klc.'fci ir Telegraph—Copyrtgli-f-Capktov:;. T-Vb. 23 The Bond's address pro 1 e lor' an unalterable attachment for the M.itUii connexion, and a fervent hope lor federaton on the lines of a model Anstvalh i>r Can da. Mr Hofmeyer promised to •■ ppeal to rli*> Dutch to promote good, on the unde'' standing that happiness and pn-i-pt iii;would be for all c'asses. He deprecated all offensive acts by either race. Mr Chamberlain said th«t Mr Hofineyer's admiral statement was a hopeful and happy augury for future pence aud goodwill. He complained that the deputation had treated rebellion too lightly, and challenged the statement that racial differences dated from the Jameson raid. Personally he considered they began a quarter of a cont"ry a^o. Referring to federation he expressed a hope that some day one great parliament of an Imperial race would be established. London, February 23 Renter's Agency states that it was informally suggested to* M • Chamberlain that the Cape war contribution of ten millions should bo final and absolute proof of Dutch loyalty. Some urged that the amount was excessive, but Mr Chamberlain declined any contribution which was not made absolutely unanimously, and spontaneously.