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minor details, one is amazed at the advance made 

 during the last ten years, and which seems to 

 increase in rapidity with time. 



At the same time, mission work can only be 

 successful if the natives are thoroughly aware that 

 the white man has overwhelming strength, though 

 that need never be exercised unless on provo- 

 cation. 



Finally, the missions being a necessary factor in 

 the situation, enormous obstacles are thrown in 

 the way alike of the Government and the mission, 

 if they do not give each other cordial help. 



