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the spread of British civilization under the meteor flag, of the marvellous naturai 

 resources awaiting development, and of the vast areas unoccupied capable of af- 

 fording comfortable homes for the world's needy millions. Their visit, too, will 

 supply them with knowledge which, in their places as public teachers, lecturers, 

 and men of influence among the intellectual and moneyed classes of the old 

 world, will awaken wider interest in our commercial condition and political 

 relations. Their coming will lead to the firmer establishment of our wide 

 Empire. 



