The country is in an uncivilized state; he sees the vestiges of past grandeur around him, and his views embrace a wide field for the renewal of former prosperity.

Tanks must be repaired, canals reopened, emigration of Chinese and Malabars encouraged, forests and jungles cleared, barren land brought into fertility.

The work of years is before him, but the expiration of his term draws near.

Time is precious, but nevertheless he must refer his schemes to the Colonial Office.

What do they know of Ceylon?
To them his plans seem visionary; at all events they will require an outlay.