War Fever Warns Against Overconfidence in Crisis
The piece cautions neutrality amid European war fears and criticizes bloated patriotism. It questions rumours from Vienna about Russia and Turkey, laments sensational UK press rhetoric, and argues against risky policy moves such as arming the Dardanelles and Batoum railway schemes.
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Europe
Daily Telegraph
Prince Gortschakoff
Turkey
Russia
England
Vienna
India
Dardanelles
Batoum
Straits of Dover
Mediterranean
Howling Dervish
Persian Gulf
Coon
Indus
Danube
Alexander
Responsibility for War and Historical Cases
A reflection on the grave duty of declaring war with references to Sir Robert Walpole and Lord North. The text discusses how ministers yielded to popular pressure or court influence, leading to costly conflicts, and calls current leaders to act with conviction and restraint amid Southeastern Europe tensions. It notes Walpole’s reluctance and ultimate downfall after supporting a war he condemned.
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Dr. Channing
Lerrible
Arma
Europe
Robert Walpole
Poland
Spain
South America
Walpole
England
France
Jenkins
House of Commons
Lord Macaulay
Burke
Lord North
George III
America