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to go in this fashion remaining on strike for a fortnight more. (A voice “ And more, Sir”.) Do not only be ready for one fortnight but if necessary be ready for a month or even for a longer period. And remember that in this difficult period that lies in front of you, you must depend first and foremost on yourselves and must look to outside help only in the second place. In proportion as you help yourselves will the great Gods help you and give you strength. Remember that each one standing up for his own position brings a strength to the Union and that if there is one single person who wavers he brings weakness to the whole lot of you. Therefore every single one of you must recongnise that you are doing a great work, that you are fighting a noble fight and that if any one of you gives way it is the weakening of the hand of the whole army of you. Therefore remember this that in the difficult times that are ahead, you require the great virtues of patience and endurance and self-sacrifice. You will require patience day after day. You will require the quality of endurance and suffering everyday that goes by. And lastly you will require the spirit of self-sacrifice which will enable you to bear all your burdens and remain cheerful in the midst of all struggles. And in this way I would like you to go on with your struggle and I will repeat what I have said before this, if, your cause is just and righteous, as it seems to me to be, and if your motives are clean, as they are reported to be, thien victory is sure to be with you in long run. On March 17th MY BROTHERS,—It is with great pleasure that I note that you have been keeping up with the work which