OFFER OF A TREATY.

Auckland Star, Volume LI, Issue 5, 6 January 1920, Page 5

OFFER OF A TREATY.

BEFORE THE BOER WAR. KAISER WRITES TO CZAR. Cable.—Press Association.—Copyright.) LONDON, January 3. The first of to-day's instalment of the letters from the Kaiser to the late Czar Nicholas of Russia, published in the "Morning Post," is dated May 30, 189S, and is marked "Private and very confidential." It states that the writer was mystified by the sudden cessation of the British newspaper attacks on Germany and himself, until he secretly ascertained it t was due to Queen Victoria's instructions. Soon after, a celebrated British politician, who is not named, but is probably meant for Mr. Joseph Chamberlain, sent for the German Ambassador and offered Germany a treaty of alliance with Britain. 'Che Ambassador was astonished and doubted the sincerity of the offer, as the British Parliament was not likely to ratify an alliance with any Continental Power, thereby sacrificing freedom of action. The British Minister replied that the situation had completely changed, and that the offer was sincere. Subsequently the oiler was renewed in a few weeks, but -under the Kaiser's instructions, the Ambassador answered dilatorily and colourlessly. BASIS OF A BARGAIN. '"I thought the affair was ended," continued the Kaiser. "However, the proposal was now renewed a third time in an unmistakable manner, accompanied by enormous offers, showing a great future opening for my country. Before I give an answer I come to you frankly, and openly, .my esteemed friend and cousin, as 1 feel it is a matter of life and death. The intended alliance shall embrace the Triple Alliance, also Japan and America. As my old and trusted friend, 1 beg you to tell mc what you can offer if 1 refuse. "1 must be able to see clearly, and your proposal must be clear and open, without any back thoughts, so that I can judge what is for the good of the Fatherland and the world's peace. I write as in old times my would have written to your grandfather. May God help you to find the right decision. Time is pressing. Please answer soon." The next letter, dated August, 1898, states England was continuing her advances about an alliance but did not . disclose her hand. "As far as I can make out," it proceeds, "she is trying to find a continental army to fight for her interests. She will not easily find one, at least not mine." THE PALESTINE VISIT. The Kaiser also expresses astonishment at the amount of "bosh and blarney" published in the European newspapers regarding his visit to Jerusalem. ''The most discouraging note is that the sentiment of real faith which propels a Christian to seek the country in which the Saviour lived and suffered is nearly extinct in the so-called better classes and, therefore, they are unable to explain my pilgrimage except by political motives." The next letter, dated October, 1808 refers to certain meddlesome Powers and intrigues in Crete, it declares the Turks would regard the evacuation of Crett ' as a stain on their national honour. Th( , Kaiser expresses the hope that Nicky, ir his wisdom, will find a solution of th< . Cretan problem, which will be acceptable to the Sultan and thwart British in ', trigues. "Remember you and I agree never to forget that the Mohammedan: | would be a tremendous card in our garni : in the event of you or I being suddenl; confronted with a war with a eertaii meddlesome Power," he concludes. — (A ' and N.Z Clble.)

I DEMOCRAT PROSPECTS.

AFFECTED BY DELAYS. NEW YORK, January 5. The Washington correspondent of th "New York Times" states that Mr. W. J Bryan advocates the ratification of th Treaty with reservations. It is understood he will inform Mr. Wilson that th Democratic party's success at the Presi • dential election depends on the. speed; "* ratification of the Treaty in some forir '" (A. and N.Z. Cable.)

EX-KAISER IN EXILE.

NOT ANXIOUS TO RETURN. j LONDON, January 5 The Berlin "Tageblatt" describes the ex-Kaiser in exile as being much altered. The trembling of his right arm and leg ias greatly increased, and now dominates his whole appearance. He is growing stout de.spite the fact that he eats very little. He speaks slowly, this being in striking contrast to his old vivacity. He wakes up only when old memories recall the dead past. Often in the midst of conversation his face becomes a blank, and his gaze wanders, though sometimes when he •is in good spirits he argues freely and shows his old decision. He no longer desires to return to Germany. He regards the Germans as lost, and believes he has been deceived, betrayed, and "deserted by the people' and his advisers.—(A. and N.Z. Cable.)

BRITAIN'S FINANCE.

NOT NEGOTIATING IN AMERICA NEW YORK, January 5. The British Acting-Consul-General (Mr. Watson) has published a statejment from the British Treasury pointing out that Sir George Paish does not represent the British Treasury, and that Britain does not contemplate borrowing a single dollar from the United States for the purpose of lending v money in Europe. —(A. and N.Z. Cable.) According to a cablegram received yesterday, Sir George Paish, the British financial expert, in ;ah interview in New York, emphasised that the United States must extend to Britain a large long-time loan, because Britian was buying in the United States extensively and re-selling practically all her purchases to Europe. Bankruptcy threatened Europe if such a loan was not furnished.

"CHINESE" JORRISON ILL

LONDON,''January 4. Dr. G. E. Morrison, political advise to the President of the Chinese Republic is seriously ill, and will undergo a. thirc operation.—(United SwriMt.