MR. BENT AND GENERAL BOTHA.
Sir,—Tho . Review of Reviews for this month, speaking of Mr. Deakin's departure to England, says: "Mr: Bent has also gone, and it is a matter for conjecture as to what will bo tho result of his visit as far as Victoria is concerned. If ho indulges in buffoonery at din nor parties and receptions as ho has often . done Victoria, Victorians * will feel anxious to hide their blushes of shame." According to your cablegrams in this morning's issuo Victorians will bo ashamed of Mr. Bent already, for I consider his allusions to Mr. Botha inexcusably vul,gar and iH-timed, and could only be pardoned if uttered by the most ignorant member of the rudest road board in the colonies. It is a pity also that Mr. Bent didn't repress the elephantine joke ancnt tho singing of "Rule Britannia," as it won't add to his reputation cither as humourist, diplomat, or statesman. I cannot help saying that I think New Zealand has been singularly fortunate in being represented by Sir Joseph Ward at' tho Imperial Conference. His sauvit.y of manner, his ability and statesmanlike demeanour have been admirable. May 27. ■ :• , E. Bellhouse.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume XLIV, Issue 13453, 1 June 1907, Page 9
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