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 Aside from this agreement

Their differences were wide;

Since to each weighty problem

There is another side.

The Prime Minister now arose,

His colleagues to address:

“We must, as is the custom,

Announce it through the Press;

The Minister of Foreign Affairs

Now gave a guarded hint

That also foreign papers,

Should the announcement print,

“We cannot use a novice—

We must have one well tried;

One highly recommended,

Able and dignified.