CECIL RHODES.

Taranaki Herald, Volume XLV, Issue 10601, 29 April 1896, Page 3

CECIL RHODES.

o Singh Robert Clivo carved out an Empire in India for the British, no man has so distinctly reclaimed from dark races what may fea fitly termed un Empire tliiin Mr. Rhodes, whether he may be termed Adventurer, Buccaneer, Filibuster, or Statesman, is a matter of contention, but the fact remains that by his potent individuality he is building up » mighty South African Empire to the English ; and, by the practical genius that •etms to govern all his actions, be is bringing th« hitherto wild lands north and south, of the Zambeti into the bosom of civilisation, »nd the glorious Union Jack now flutters in the breeza under many parallels of latito de fa what wm only a few years ago described by Bt»nley as Darkest Africa. The career of Cecil Rhodes has been -one of magnificent good fortune, but it has been the result of pre-eminent nbilities, .-and those abilities directed by a happy chsknee in a groove exactly fitted to the bent of his temperament to dare in big undertakings. Admiration is applicable to many thin rs. It may bo towards un individu.il charncicer, a beautiful picture, a beautiful face, a iplemlid piece of sculpture, a, racehorse like Isinglass Or Ormonde, or the plumage of a bird of puradino ; but the_ lover of a pood smoke will prefer to admire the delici ous flavour of the Indian Chief Cigarettes, wl >ich lire now talcing the New Zealand mv Icet br atorm.