ABSTRACT
It may be not without interest to mention that 103 years ago, during a war between Russia and the Western Powers, my grandfather, at that time British Foreign Minister, attended a diplomatic Conference in your famous city which, it was hoped, would lead to peace. He favoured terms which the Russian Government was willing to accept, but Napoleon III, envious of his uncle’s military fame, insisted upon another
twelve months of senseless slaughter. I, alas, cannot speak for the British Government, but I equally stand for peace.
