The Daily Telegraph of Wednesday states that the Govern- ment
have decided to divide the dual office of High Com- missioner of South Africa and Governor of the Cape. The
Governorship will be offered to Sir George Goldie, while Sir Alfred Milner will retain the office of High Commissioner, and specially devote his attention to the settlement of the newly acquired territories,—an operation which is expected to last for a couple of years at least. If this arrangement is carried out it will, we believe, prove satisfactory. Sir Alfred Milner has entirely won the confidence of the Transvaal Outlanders and loyalists, and he thoroughly understands the needs of the situation. Sir George Goldie, on the other hand, should prove a very good Governor of the Colony. He is both firm and conciliatory, understands the handling of natives, has an excellent commercial head, and owing to his experiences with the Niger Company knows how to deal with the Imperial Government.
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