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New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXI, Issue XXIII, 3 December 1898, Page 727

A story of an enterprising financial genius was recently current in London. Following the news of the Sirdar's victory in the Soudan, he at once mapped out a prospectus of the 'Omdurman Development Syndicate.' His idea was to acquire the captured Soudanese town at a 'bed rock' price, and then realise when the value of the place had been substantially augmented by the British occupation and the consequent impetus given to trade. The financier was reported to be rushing hither and thither, with the object of having his scheme underwritten, but with what success has not transpired.