How did
Servia behave? It is not what happens to you in life that matters; it is
the way in which you face it, ["Hear, hear!"] and Servia faced the
situation with dignity. She said to Austria: "If any officers
of mine have been guilty, and are proved to be guilty, I will dismiss
them." Austria said: "That is not good enough for me." It was not guilt
she was after, but capacity. ["Hear, hear!"]
Russia's Turn.
Then came Russia's turn. Russia has a special regard for Servia; she has
a special interest in Servia. Russians have shed their blood for Servian
independence many a time, for Servia is a member of Russia's family, and
she cannot see Servia maltreated. Austria knew that. Germany knew it,
and she turned round to Russia and said: "I insist that you shall stand
by with your arms folded while Austria is strangling your little brother
to death." What answer did the Russian Slav give? He gave the only
answer that becomes a man. ["Hear, hear!"] He turned to Austria, and
said: "You lay hands on that little fellow, and I will tear your
ramshackle empire [loud applause and laughter] limb from limb." And he
is doing it! [Loud applause.]
The Little Nations.
That is the story of two little nations. The world owes much to little
nations--and to little men! [Laughter and applause.
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