CECIL RHODES.

Otago Witness, Issue 2201, 7 May 1896, Page 54

CECIL RHODES.

Since Robert Clire carved oub an empire in India for the British, no man has so distinctly reclaimed from dark races wh*t tn<ty ba fitly termed an empire as Mr Rhodes. Whether he may be termed adventurer, buccaneer, filibuster, or statesman ie a matter of contention, but the fact remains thab by his potent individuality he is building up a mighty South African Empire to tha English; and, by the practical genius that seems to govern all his actions, he is bringing the hitherto wild lands north and south of tha Zambesi into the bosom of civilisation, and the glorious Union Jack now flutters in the breeze under many parallel* of latitude in what was only a few yf ara ago 'described by Stanley as Darkest Africa.

The career of Cecil Rhodes has been one of magnificent good fortune, but it has been tha result of pre-eminent abilities, and those abilities directed by a happy chance in a groova exactly fitted to the bsnt of his temperament to dare in big undertakings.

Admiration is applicable to many things. It may be towards an individual character, a beautiful picture, a beautiful face, a iplendid piece of sculpture, a racehorse like Isinglass or Ormonde, or the plumage of a bird of paradise; but the lover of a good smoke will prefer to admire the delicious flavour of the Indian Chief Cigarettes, which are now taking the New Zea* land market bjitorew