The Press has frequently suggested other means of bringing Mr Kruger to
reason, the author of "Boers and Little Englanders" has stated what he
thinks ought to be done, the Johannesburgers themselves are brimful of
suggestions, but I think that, though some are partially right, I have
not come across any which seems to meet the complex case entirely. We
have the sentiments of the Colonies to consider as well as the
sentiments of the people of Great Britain, and the whole of Europe in
fact. Therefore forcible measures in cold blood are out of the
question, because from what I heard I doubt that the people of
Johannesburg themselves would be grateful if we resorted to them.