As soon as the war was ended the idea was started of founding some kind of memorial to the late General on or near the spot where he met his death. Sir Herbert Kitchener's proposition is to found a native college for the education of the sons of the heads of the various tribes. For this object he reckons that a sum would be required which would bring in an annual income of £1,500 per annum that amount representing the salaries of four masters which he considers would be sufficient for the purpose. A sum of about £5,000 would he says, likewise required for building and furnishing the establishment. The Press commenting on the proposition think the Sirdar has fixed too low a figure and that to carry the enterprise through successfully nearly double the amount named would be required. Even if it so I think it will be forthcoming as in yesterday's papers thoro was an anonymous offer from some one to whom the Sirdar's proposal evidently commends itself very warmly, to advance the £50,000, said to be required, immediately, so that the on work may commence at once. The Lord Mayor is indisposed and unable to attend to any business matters just now bat ina few days it is expected that he will take the matter in hand and that a Mansion House fund will be opened for the purpose of carrying out this laudable project.
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