translate English to French: In 1846, his uncle, as Colonial Secretary, was the first to suggest that colonies should be self-sustaining and governed for the benefit of their inhabitants, instead of for the benefit of England.
En 1846, son oncle, secrétaire des Colonies, est le premier à proposer que les colonies deviennent autonomes et soient gouvernées pour l'avantage de leurs habitants, plutôt que pour celui de l'Angleterre.