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... province, every city, every point of vantage,as a permanent addition to their territories and their power ... They are prostrate and all but helpless, it would seem, before the grim power of Germany, which has hitherto ... Their power, apparently, is shattered. And yet their soul is not subservient. ... A general association of nations must be formed under specific covenants for the purpose of affording ... We do not wish to injure her or to block in any way her legitimate influence or power. ...