 When economic considerations became more favourable, and in preparation for the 1884 election, Chancellor Otto von Bismarck changed his mind and from then on repeatedly asked London about Britain's intentions in South West Africa, where they already owned Walvis Bay and several islands in the Atlantic Ocean, including some in the immediate vicinity of Angra Pequena.There was considerable doubt whether a German colony would be politically acceptable to Britain.Bismarck received no answer.