The supreme industry of the German nation is the manufacturing of a mighty war machine.

I challenge the gentleman who has just spoken to deny either of these statements, that Germany believes that she has a definite mission to lift up the other nations of Europe to her own high level and that to fulfil this mission it is necessary that she be in a position of control." The speaker paused for a moment or two.

"He cannot deny these because he knows they are true.

The second thing I wish to say is that the Kaiser means war and is waiting only for the favourable moment.

I believe it is correct to say that for many years after his accession to the throne he used his influence on the side of peace, but I have every reason to believe that for some years past he has cherished another purpose, the purpose of war." At this point Switzer sprang to his feet and cried, "I challenge the truth of that statement.