 In the aftermath of the Raid Kruger's popularity had risen considerably, what was more he was now enjoying the support of the broad Afrikaner population, both in the colonies and the republics.Chamberlain saw that it would be fatal for Britain to be the instigator of any further action against the Transvaal; public opinion, in Britain as well as in South Africa, would be strongly against any further military adventures.Chamberlain resorted to a wait-and-see policy.