He was soon disgusted with the apathy of the London Independence Association and threatened to resign membership if this organization, started with much trumpeting of intended activity, did not come out boldly in a public demand for the recognition of the South[1174].

He had already let it be known that another motion would be made in Parliament for mediation and recognition and was indignant that the Association did not at once declare its adherence.

Evidently there were internal difficulties.
Lindsay wrote Mason that he retained membership only to prevent a break up of the Association and had at last succeeded in securing a meeting of the Executive Committee when his proposed parliamentary resolution would be considered.

The Manchester Association was much more alert and ready to support him.

"The question is quite ripe _for fresh agitation_ and from experience I find that that agitation _must_ be started by a debate in Parliament.