You see there's first-class wheat-growing land in Africa, quite near to the west coast.

We import practically all that we use in England.

Well, why shouldn't we import it from our own dominions?
Besides, the route would be so much safer in times of war, unless, of course, we were at war with France.

Ships could slip up the coast of Africa, across the bay and into Plymouth with much less risk than if they have to sail from the Argentines or some place like that.

I believe, if the Colonial Office could be induced to move in the matter, the idea might be carried out.