Questions after visiting the Exhibition.

1. We have realized to some extent the vast resources of our Colonies; we have noticed with pride the energy and self-reliance of our younger brothers. What of the future of the Mother country? Ought not her highest ambition to be satisfied if that future leave her simply "The Mother," with a mother's influence?

2. English looms and forges are working "short hours." "Trade is depressed." Last winter brought hunger to the home of many an honest workman. Has our visit to the Exhibition suggested no remedy?

3. Our trade is said to be passing away from us. Other nations, the German notably, are regarded as aggressive competitors. Are we not, with such vast resources, childish in complaining? Why should we begrudge the German the reward of enterprise and education?

Germany has no colonies.

4. We have seen how British rule has the power to benefit native races. We have also seen how large is our indebtedness to those races.

Shall we regard our "Dependencies" as mere agencies for increasing British riches? Have all this influence and power been given to Britain for selfish aggrandisement?