ited for
the war stood the trials, even to get the first smell of the
burnt powder.

"Now that we have gotten our pioneers reduced to about 200, to a
few more than we had in December at Topolobampo, and to which
number we then urged that no more be added, we can organize and
begin anew to follow out the details laid down in _Integral
Co-operation_, strengthened by having veterans in the field and
by an experience with our people which will be of value to them
and to the Company.

"We are informed that some of those who returned in July, like
those who came back in April, expect to go again to Sinaloa as
soon as the Company is in shape to push its work. We wish to say
to these friends that all who have proven themselves to be
thoroughly with the movement will be welcomed in our midst, but
that we positively order--and in this we have the support of
every director and every good colonist--that every person who
goes to our settlements hereafter shall apply for and obtain
permission from the New York office. _Our purpose is now to lead
the movement and not to have the movement lead us._ Any colonist
who goes to our settlements in violation of these instructions
will not be received as a friend, will not be employed,
sheltered or provided for, and will forfeit stock and credits in
the Company."

When the pioneers in philanthropic schemes learn that their success
depends entirely upon the persons enlisted, and when they select those
persons by a psychometric knowledge of character or a thorough
knowledge of their past lives, sternly rejecting all who are weak,
unbalanced, passionate or selfish, success may be expected. The
adversities at Topolobampo are the best preparation for success, by
sending off all who were not fitted for such work.

There is evidently some good material at Topolobampo. Ida Hogeland
wrote, July 30, 1887:

"Let not your heart be troubled. There is nothing, absolutely
nothing, up to this last day of July that has interfered with
our bodily comfort, though we live in tents yet. The showers are
so gentle and refreshing that they serve as a perpetual
delight."

W. W. Green says:

"But whether stockholders do their part or not, we are here to
do our part in solving the great question of Integral
Co-operation, and if we fail it is their fault. But we do not
intend to fail