William Stead (1849-1912)

The disciples of Ruskin were introduced to Rhodes by Stead.

From World Federation by Martin Erdmann:

William T. Stead, a member of the inner circle of Rhodes’ confidants, added the elucidating remarks in his commentary on this and similar statements:

“Fancy the charm of young America, just coming on and dissatisfied for they have filled up their own country and do not know what to tackle next, to share in a scheme to take the government of the world!