The Benguela Railway The Benguela Railway, which is to be
officially opened by Prince Arthur of Connaught on June 1st, will bring Central Africa a week nearer to Europe, and closes an interesting chapter due principally to British enterprise and capital. The new railway starts at the great natural harbour of Lobito Bay, in the Portuguese Colony of Angola on the West Coast of Africa, and runs to the Belgian Congo frontier, a distance of 842 miles. It is largely the conception of one man, Sir Robert Williams, a friend of Cecil Rhodes, who has played an important part in African deVeloprnent. He has had to overcome great difficulties since he received in 1902 the concession from the Portuguese Government. We join our congratulations to those which he will receive from all who appreciate the benefits of quicker communication in primitive countries.
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