The urgency of negotiating a concession was made clear to Rhodes during a visit to London in June 1888, when he learned of the London syndicate's letter to Knutsford, and of their appointment of Maund.
The need for Rhodes to negotiate a concession became evident during his visit to London in June 1888, when he was made aware of the London syndicate's letter to Knutsford and their choice of Maund.