It is alleged that our energies are diminishing; that ordinary and average men have not the quick determination nowadays which they used to have when the world was younger; that not only do not committees and parliaments act with rapid decisiveness, but that no one now so acts.
Bagehot claims that modern individuals lack the quick determination that was more common in earlier times.
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The nation then selected the English policy, but the Crown chose the English Ministers.
Carlyle has taught the present generation many lessons, and one of these is that 'God-fearing' armies are the best armies.
But all men heed great results, and a change of Government is a great result.
It is absurd to choose by contested party election an impartial chooser of Ministers.
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