I am discussing with Oscar Immelan, and indirectly with an emissary from Russia, a certain scheme which, if carried out, would certainly be harmful to this country.

I shall decide for or against that scheme entirely as it seems to me that it will be for the good or evil of my own country.

Nothing will change my purpose in that.

In your heart you know that nothing should change it.

But I bring to the deliberations upon which we are engaged a new sentiment towards your country, since I have known you.