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admit; an Influx of Chinese and Klings, and fear the comparatively 
slight and far less hurtful influence of any mixed body of Europeans. 
The only way by which the philanthropise and religious public of 
England can effectually secure the ultimate and general advancement 
of the people of Borneo, and all other native races subject to English 
influence, is by elevating their own and their countrymen’s character, 
till a Brooke ceases to be an extraordinary man. When the combi¬ 
nation of humanity, just and liberal principles, and strong practical 
sense which the Journals exhibit, becomes the common characteristic 
of Englishmen, then, and not till then, will the bettering of our Asia¬ 
tic fellow subjects and neighbours be assured. But while the chief 
labour for the ultimate amelioration of the natives of Borneo must 
be carried on in Europe itself, the present hour has also its pressing 
demands for work to be done upon the spot. The general character 
of educated Englishmen is in several respects though not in all, 
so far above that of the other races with whom the Day as mix, that 
we have no fear that the instruments w r ho must be employed in 
effecting it will prove hurtful, although to a certain extent they will 
doubtless cut both ways. 
