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But, though the visit is a good beginning, it would

not he wise to indulge in an outbreak of foolish optimism. There is undoubtedly a powerful war party in Germany, and though we hope and believe that it may not get the upper hand, still that it will do so is always a possibility. A great deal has been said in Germany as to our preparations to attack her last summer. There were no such preparations. Wbat we did prepare for, and quite rightly prepare for with all our strength, was to go to the assistance of France both by sea and land if France were attacked by Germany. Unless such an attack upon France was made we had no intention or desire to move a ship or a man.

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