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German, may'at first • be too rigorous with subject races, he writes:
“But he is no fool, and wins the respect of the negro or the Asiatic, who admire rude strength; while his own good-nature in time induces a softening of manners when the native has ceased to rebel, and begun to submit. There is this that is hopeful and wholesome about the Germans. They are quick to realize their own defects, and equally quick to amend them. As in commerce, so in government, they observe, learn and master the best principles.” “History of African Colonisation,” Page 414.
Sir Charles Eliot’s Tribute.
Among the most eminent witnesses against the allegations of those who would rob Germany of her lands, is Sir Charles Eliot, Royal Commissioner for British East Africa from 1901 to 1904. His book, “The East Africa Protectorate ” (Edward Arnold, London, 1905) pays many a tribute to Germany. Sir Charles calls attention to the fact that the natives in the German protectorate may be a greater hindrance to colonization than those in the British protectorates. He refers to the fact that in the financial year 1900-01 Germany lavished £617,950 upon this colony, England but £193,438 upon her corresponding colony. “As might be expected, the scientific departments, which have been almost entirely neglected in the British possessions, have received great attention. Elaborate and costly experiments have been made, etc.” Furthermore:
“The Germans are said to deal with natives more severely than we do, and to be less popular with them . . . On the other