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(b.) Crown Colonies. Tropical and Non-Tropical (radical difference in treatment). Advantages of Home Supremacy. S. of S. trustee for Posterity, for the Native races, and for Continuity.
Bechuanaland, Swaziland, etc.
(c.) Protectorates. Indian Native States. Modern development of idea. How they differ from Colonies,—and inter se. The "Sphere of Influence"—Protectorate in Africa, Cyprus, etc.
3. Duties of a Citizen at Home and Abroad:---
(a.) Towards the Empire.
(b.) Towards other nations.
I. Duties of Defence and of carrying out general policy
(See Patriotism).
II. Duties of Maintaining characteristics of England and her Prestige. Not invoking quarrels.
4. Patriotism. What is it? Why it is necessary? What have we got to be patriotic about. How patriotism can be associated with cosmopolitan sympathy. Labour movements, etc. Difference between Patriotism and Insularity. (Compare Japan.)
5. Advantages of Empire. Mutual Defence. Trade. Outlets for all Classes. Contrast with countries which have no Empire. Moral effect. Enlargement of views.
6. Causes of decadence in Empires. Compare Rome, Spain and Portugal.
(a.) Selfish aims and pursuit of wealth.
(b.) Denying the Colonies and dependencies free liberty of growth, and a sufficient autonomy.
(c.) Non-recognition of obligations to subject races.
(d.) Decline in morals and patriotism.
7. Ideals of Empire.
(a.) Justice the key note.
(b.) Bond of Union for defence.
Detailed causes of permanence of Empire, and contrast with those which have gone before.
(c.) Continuity of policy essential.
(d.) A nation must send its best men to administer.
(e.) The Public good must alone prevail not the benefit of the individual.
8. Symbols of the Empire :-
(1.) The Flag. Its origin and meaning. Regimental Colours.
(2.) The National Anthem. Its origin and value.
(3.) Empire Day. Its watchwords and object.
(4.) The toast "The King", and sentiment for Royalty.
Effective link between all portions of the Empire.