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308 THE DIAMOND MINES OF SOUTH AFRICA
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started
to enlarge the supply. The ice plant was kept constantly running, and
ice furnished to the hospitals, the garrison, and the citizens
generally. In everything contributing to the efficiency of the defence
and the welfare of the people of Kimberley, Rhodes took the keenest
interest, and, whenever possible, a most active part.
A few days before the relief column came in, there was a
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meeting
of a considerable number of the leading citizens of Kimberley, with the
object of sending a message to Lord Roberts to inform him of the
situation and ascertain whether there was any immediate prospect of
relief. Rhodes, the mayor and ex-mayor, a judge of the High Court,
several members of Parliament, the author, and other citizens were
present, and it was decided to send the following message to Lord
Roberts, who was then at Modder River. The military censor at first
refused
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