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These arguments which the Indian leader ^{(illegible text)} whenever the great question is discussed. "Passive Resistance," he says, "has come to stay; well, thank God for that—it is the herald of peace."

Those who ponder these things think that they will see, with the Indian Dreamer, a brighter day coming across the veld. Why should not the sword be turned into the ploughshare, and the spear into the pruning-hook? Why should not men learn war ^{(illegible text)}ore? And who can tell but that this long drawn Indian agony may be the beginning of that experience of profound peace?

In view of the unrest at present so apparent in ⟨India,⟩ I invited him to send a message through these ???? to the young men of his native land. His ^{(illegible text)} in writing lies before me:—

"I am not sure that I have any right to send a ⟨message⟩ to those with whom I have never into personal contact, but it has been desired and I con^{(illegible text)}. These, then, are my thoughts:

The struggle in the Transvaal is not without its