Madagascar, but as the French Government was anxious to have him organize the native transport of the expedi tion, he accepted that office instead. In July, 1895, this duty terminated, and On coming to England he joined the staff of the Pall Mall once more. On the dismissal of 'his friend Mr. Cust from the editorship he also resign ed and a little later he accompanied Mr. Cust on a nine months' tour in South Africa.