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KAISER AS MORALIST.

A. STUDY IN "KKIEGSPSYCHOSE."

According to a Berlin telegram, the Norddeutsdie AUgemeine Zcituiio; published in December the-following auto, graph letter from the Kai.-er to 'lie Imperial Chancellor: •'Neues Palais, October 31, 1916. "My clear Betlimann, —1 have- sine© been turning our conversation thoroughly over in my mind. It is clear that the people,; of the enemy countries, who are kept in a morbid war atmosphere'(Kriegspsyohi>se), and are laboring, owing to lies and frauds, under delusions induced by lighting a/.id hatred, posies no men who are able, or who have the nanal eourag-;, to speak the word which will bring relief, to propone peace. '"What id wanted U< a moral deed, to free the world, including neutrals, from tlie pressure which weighs upon all. For such a deed it is necessary to find a ruler who has a conscience, who iVebi tl'at It© in responsible to (rod, who has a heart for his own people and those of his enemies; who, indifferent as to any possible wilful misinterpretation of his action, posso'MOSi thp will to free the world from its sufferings—T have the courage. Trusting in Cod, I shall dare to take(his step. Please draft Notes on thesw lines and submit them to me and ni.nVe all. the necessary arrangements without delav. "(Signed) William, Lit."

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Greymouth Evening Star, 13 March 1917, Page 8

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KAISER AS MORALIST. Greymouth Evening Star, 13 March 1917, Page 8

KAISER AS MORALIST. Greymouth Evening Star, 13 March 1917, Page 8

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