"The
pure dry light of mathematics has had an irresistible attraction for
me. Possibly, therefore, I am wrong in some more or less immaterial
points when I say that, since the time of WARWICK, we have had no one
prominently in English public affairs with quite the same influence
as is possessed by my Right Hon. friend JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN. The time
is gone by when kings were made and unmade. But my Right Hon. friend
has done more than anyone to make the present Ministry possible,
and, having made them, he claims the right to direct, and, in some
respects, even to mould their policy. A very curious phenomenon, very
curious indeed. If you were not so evidently in a hurry, I should like
to dilate upon it."
[Illustration: "The pure dry light of Mathematics."]
A good deal in what the Professor says; CHAMBERLAIN, as a rule, most
considerate in his attitude. At much pains to preserve an appearance
suitable to a Gentleman who sits on the Opposition Benches, and is
supposed to know no more of the secret councils and intentions of
the Ministry than anyone else in same quarter of House. Made a slip
in earlier stages of Education Bill; talked about "Our Bill," and
disclosed familiarity with its details remarkable since, at the time
he spoke, it was not printed.
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