BENES ON BALFOUR.
“Outwardly lie produced (lie imprcssion tlmt. like other Englishmen, he v.us slow in taking in tin* points that had been explained, hut lie Krnspei the essentials of quest'oiis with exe"i lional rapidity, with equal rapidity he discovered his opponent’s weaknesses, and in the course of debate he man;<rod to direct the argiiniout' straight towards (hem. lie had a brilliant capacity of 'finding his way about when dealing with a problem, and particularly for forming a rapid and final judgment about persons io tin' psychologist it was a sheer joy to observe- how Mr Ballou: - , in moments of excitement, dispute, or heat ed argument, by his composure and lo uttering a tew words contrived to restore matters to their true oroporiioi lie applied, so to speak, cold poultice:to the heads .of excited politicians." Edward Belies. Czechoslovak Minister of Foreign Affairs.
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Hokitika Guardian, 3 January 1929, Page 7
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142BENES ON BALFOUR. Hokitika Guardian, 3 January 1929, Page 7
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