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"The greatest statesman in Africa; one of more native ability, Bismarck says, than any other man, of any tongue, he ever met—Paul Krueger. 'Oom' Paul needs no introduction. Let his own chief justice, Kotzé, speak. In the Saturday Review he is thus quoted: 'Krueger's great qualities of heart and character entitle him to be regarded as the father of his people. He is the greatest man whom the Boers have yet produced; and though I stood against him for the presidentship, in 1892–3, I was not sorry when he was re-elected, and I have since supported him loyally, my judgment being in agreement with him on the general lines of policy. Krueger loves the truth; you need not be afraid to speak your mind freely, even if what you say runs counter to his most cherished convictions, and annoys and angers him. He will hear you and answer you; and in his heart of hearts think the more of you for your outspokenness.'

"As I looked about me, President Krueger came into the room with a sort of business-like haste. He walked