But a little group of missionaries have taken post at its base, and they have hopes.

There are the Baptist Missionary Society, the Church Missionary Society, the London Missionary Society, the Wesleyan Missionary Society, and the Zenana Bible and Medical Mission.

They have schools, and the principal work seems to be among the children.

And no doubt that part of the work prospers best, for grown people everywhere are always likely to cling to the religion they were brought up in..