The Germans set us a good example in their East Coast Protectorate, where a man must go through a preliminary course at the coast before being admitted to any position in the interior. I have seen much harm done by the employment of interpreters, who are invariably bribed, and only say what they wish to be said. This destroys the confidence of the native. I have always remarked the eagerness with which the native appeals to the white man who can converse direct with him. 5. _The constant moving of officials from place to place should be avoided_. The native requires a long time to learn to know a white man and to feel confidence in him. In many places a game of general post with the officials seems to be the chief occupation of the Administration. 6. _The official should be enabled and encouraged to travel round his district_. This is the surest means of inspiring confidence. At present most of the officials whom I met were tied to their stations by such statesmanlike duties as weighing out beads, measuring cloth, and copying out orders; all of which might be cheaply and effectually done by an Indian clerk. Travelling round and learning the natives is usually severely repressed at headquarters. [Illustration: MAP TO ILLUSTRATE "FROM THE CAPE TO CAIRO" (northern half of map)] [Illustration: MAP TO ILLUSTRATE "FROM THE CAPE TO CAIRO" (southern half of map)] [Transcriber’s note: larger versions of these maps (img-380.jpg and img-382.jpg) have been provided, but they are not linked into this etext.] PRINTED IN GREAT BRITAIN AT THE PRESS OF THE PUBLISHERS