All were very respectful, and, to say the least of it, were in sympathy with my Social scheme, if not actually having strong faith in its success.
"I had some further conversation with a member of the South African Cabinet, who said he was on the most intimate terms both with the leaders of the Afrikander Bund, and with Mr.Rhodes.He was quite sure that however any one from political motives, might disguise their feelings, they were equally in sympathy with me.

We had some conversation as to the co-operation of the authorities, supposing lazy people turned out unwilling to carry out the engagements they might sign in England.

He said he felt sure if anything were wanting in present law to ensure authority being respected, that it would readily be remedied." This has reference to the scheme of an Over-Sea Colony in South Africa with which The General had been occupied ever since 1890.

He, of course, always foresaw the risk that persons, who were sent out in connexion with such a plan, might see in the colonies an easier career than that of the cultivation of land, and that there must needs be some assurance of their being held to their agreement in any such case.

He goes on:-- "At night, Farewell Meeting in the amphitheatre.