"Yes," rejoined Mr Stanley; "the wants of a Colony like Natal must be
advertised, and its claims to the consideration of those desiring new
homes should be pressed upon the people of England."
"How do you think the white men in Natal now would regard the influx?"
"Well, they must be considered, but it is as much for their interests as
for those of anyone else. If they are as narrow-minded as the labour
party at Durban, there may probably be a serious calamity some day."
"Had you an opportunity of discussing such problems with Mr Escombe or
any of the leading politicians of the Colony?"
"I saw perhaps twenty, but I fancy they are rather afraid of saying what
is in their minds, because the ultimate solution depends upon the
democracy of Natal, and Ministers hesitate to be leaders in any such
agitation."
Although he has already treated the subject of Rhodesia and its future
prospects so exhaustively, Mr Stanley had nevertheless still many
points of importance to touch upon. He insisted very strongly upon the
necessity for offering inducements to other settlers besides those
engaged in mining.