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 necessity of negotiating a concession became apparent to Rhodes during a visit to London in June 1888, when he was informed of the London syndicate's letter to Knutsford, and of their appointment of Maund.