What has kept the peace of Europe once an' again?
The Br-r-ritish Navy.
Aye, what has protected America not once or twice frae her enemies?
The Br-r-ritish Navy, an' that same Br-r-ritish Navy is gude enough fer me." The tumultuous din that followed the conclusion of the cantankerous little Highlander's speech was beyond all words, but before the chairman could get to his feet, through the uproar a voice strident with passion was demanding a hearing.

"Mr.Ernest Switzer has the floor," said the chairman.
The young man's face was white and his voice shaking when he began.

"Mr.
Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: I stand here to claim the fair play that you say is British for myself and for my race.

I am a Canadian citizen.
I was born in America, but my blood is German.

As a Canadian citizen, as an American by birth, as a German by blood, I have been insulted to-night, and I demand the right to reply to the man who has insulted me.