“Emigrated from October, 1903, to July 31, 1908, 36,308; of whom
     were assisted by loan, 9,400; total amounts advanced, L38,375;
     total amounts repaid (within first five years already!), L5,112.”

But as to South Africa, he grasped the main feature of the situation there; and thus wrote, in words that may be remembered, not only in that country, when, for the British Empire, it is for ever too late:—­

“The more I see of this country, the more I am convinced of the folly of the controversy that prevails in some minds, and of the fears that are entertained about the predominance of the Dutch element.  Before many years have passed the question will not be as to what nation of whites shall have the mastery, but whether the whites will have any mastery at all; not whether it shall be Dutch land or British land, but whether it shall be a white man’s land.  The undisputed growth in intelligence of the African and Indian combined will soon give them so great a preponderance that they will capture the agriculture and trade generally.

“What is to hinder them from the capture of the mineral production, and the mastery of the country in general?  There is only one way for the white man, and that is to add to his numbers such as will join him in the struggle, and to convert the coloured element to righteousness and truth and honesty and industry.

     “I want to help them, but they cannot see far enough.

     “These are the sentiments that ought to be pressed upon the
     attention of our government.”

Here is another letter which is valuable especially for the light it gives with regard to The General’s careful examination during his journeys into all that concerned the efficiency of The Army and of every leading Officer in it:—­

     “I have not said much about the character and condition of the work
     generally, having reserved my ideas for the closing of my
     correspondence.

     “In a general way, however, I will make a few observations:—­

“1.  The Territory must certainly be in better form than it has ever been before.  This, considering the havoc made by the war, is saying a good deal.  There are more Corps, more Officers, more Soldiers, plenty of money to meet their requirements, and as much favourable public opinion as is good for them, perhaps a little more.

     “2.  So far as we have had opportunity for observation, the Officers
     and Soldiers appear to be in good spirits.

     “3.  Some important advances are under consideration, or in
     progress, in the direction of properties, both Social and
     Spiritual.

     “4.  Several very remarkable Revivals have taken place.

     “5.  The Commissioner appears to be much improved.

     “6.  The more I see of ——­ the more I like him, and my impression
     is confirmed that he is a long way the best man in the country for
     dealing with the natives.