This it is which I accuse before God and history, if the great work of our people achieved between 1866 and 1870 fall into decay, and in this House we destroy by the pen what has been created by the sword." In future years it will perhaps be regarded as one of his chief claims that he refused to become a party leader.

He saved Germany from a serious danger to which almost every other country in Europe which has attempted to adopt English institutions has fallen a victim--the sacrifice of national welfare to the integrity and power of a Parliamentary fraction.

His desire was a strong and determined Government, zealously working for the benefit of all classes, quick to see and foresee present and future evil; he regarded not the personal wishes of individuals, but looked only in each matter he undertook to its effect on the nation as a whole.

"I will accept help," he said, "wherever I may get it.

I care not to what party any man belongs.