He knew well enough how far the very help he depicted as forthcoming could be depended upon, he knew that England was bound to win in the long run, but there was only one thing which he cared for; to make people in Europe believe that he had an important part to play in the political arena.

The war came as a welcome diversion to an endurable position.

And now that his country's interests have been entirely sacrificed to his own, he may look upon his work with satisfaction.
APPENDIX E.
THE TRANSVAAL AND THE PEACE CONFERENCE HELD IN PARIS FROM SEPTEMBER 30TH TO OCTOBER 5TH, 1900.
SITTING OF OCTOBER 1ST.
In the English section of the Peace Conference the most prominent members of which were Dr.Clarke, Mr.Moscheles and Mr.Alexander, the following resolutions had been unanimously adopted to be proposed at the Peace Conference: "That according to the report sent by the Berne International Bureau it has come to the knowledge of the International Peace Congress, that: (_a_) "The British Government steadily opposed various attempts made with the object to submit the South African difficulties to arbitration.
(_b_) "Arbitration was eagerly accepted by the South African Republics, who had repeatedly asked for it, therefore, the International Peace Congress feels compelled to arrive at the following conclusions: 1st.

"Of the two opponents the one who declined arbitration, _i.e._, the British Government is responsible for the war in South Africa.
2nd.

"As long as arbitration can possibly be resorted to the appeal to arms is tantamount to being guilty of a crime against civilisation and humanity; therefore, 3rd.