But I have been tempted into a digression by the remarks of Lord Stanley. All I can now say is that it is my duty to do all I can. The India Office will not fail to make strong representations as frequently as may be necessary. I can definitely assure you that I shall not be slack in supporting the Colonial Office and, possibly, going ahead of it. Though Mr. Morley has made such a strong speech, I do not yet expect that the Ordinance will be refused assent.
Strong despatches seem to have been received from the Transvaal.
I feel also that the rulers here think in their heart of hearts that we are an inferior race and there is no harm in piling up endless burdens on us. They appeared to be of much the same view. They felt much sympathy, but they also indicated that we would get no redress until we acquired strength like the whites. They are afraid of the colonies, not because they are white, but because they are powerful. If this is a true reading of the situation, we should realize that our salvation lies in our own hands.