24 JUNE 1899, Page 39

The Colonies and the Century. By the Hon. Sir J.

Robinson, K.C.M.G. (Macmillan and Co. 3s. net.)—This is an enlarged reprint of a paper read before the Royal Colonial Institute. The writer discusses various questions that concern the Mother- country and the Colonies, the military expenditure, for instance, and the strength and utility of the tie which binds the two together. It is very interesting and instructive to see these and kindred matters treated from the point of view of a responsible Colonial statesman. We do not always find ourselves in agree- ment with the author, but we willingly recognise the patriotism and good sense which inspire him.