It is uncertain if Chilembwe had definite plans in the event of failure; some suggest he intended to seek a symbolic death, others that he planned to escape to Mozambique
Sizikudziwika ngati Chilembwe anali ndi zolinga zenizeni zitakanika; Ena amati akufunafuna imfa yophiphiritsa, ena amati akufuna kuthawira ku Mozambique 