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was thrown into the shade when we steamed up the Thames, and after disembarking at the Victoria Docks, drove through London to the Salisbury-Hotel in Fleet Street, where they had their first dinner in England. " Magic ! Magic ! " was their constant cry. The railways, the cannon at Woolwich, the review at Aldershot, the Zoological Gardens, the organ at Exeter Hall, the splendour of Buckingham Palace, the carriages and ladies in the Park, each new marvel seemed more wonderful than its predecessor. We were careful that their memories should not be unduly taxed by their being hurried from one place to another without intervals for rest; and from tidings we have received since their return to Uganda, we have reason to believe that a lasting impression was produced on their minds, and that they have taken back to Mtesa a faithful report. The anxiety and trouble which was entailed by the task of escorting them to England is thus amply repaid; and now that we have heard that the first envoys from Central Africa have reached their home again in health and safety, we consider that our work has been crowned with success.

There are a few remarks on other subjects which I wish to make before laying down my pen.

It must be acknowledged that the events which have recently transpired in Egypt in connection with the army confirm my opinion expressed months