For the moment Mr. Chamberlain has become th: idol of the nation. Many even of those who still deplore his bitter tongue recognise that his is the one firm hand i the Government. They see that he recognised in the Colonies as the great-t Colonial Secretary we have ever had. Tt is significant that the Corporation of the City of London—a body is, still cent of Radicals, for is not Mr.
Cleophas Morton a member resolved with absolute unani sent an address to Mr. Chamberlain pressive of the admiration of the Court at his statesmanlike qualities and patriotic action in the true interests of the British Empire." 'They could not offer Mr. Eh: berlain the honorary freedom of the City, because as a liveryman of the Cordwainers' Company, he is a freeman already.
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