ABSTRACT

Captain Williams, R.A.—“Zanzibari Levy”—Stokes arrives—His powder and arms—Disputes reopened—Previous participation in politics of French and English missionaries—Results—People accustomed to despotism— Wa-Fransa—Wa-Ingleza—Missionaries partisans—Chronic difficulties re shambas—Statute-book—Division of Sessé—Real significance—Our cordiality with chiefs—Quarrel in baraza —Private conference with Mwanga—Factions prepare for war—Settlement by night —Peace, and M wanga's gratitude—Outrage in Chagwé—War again averted—Arrival of French bishop—Unsatisfactory interview—Influence of Mujasi with priests.