THE PEACE OF EUROPE.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CV, Issue 12533, 21 June 1901, Page 6

THE PEACE OF EUROPE.

A PREDICTION BY THE KAISER. United Press Association—By Electrio Telegraph—'Copyright. BERLIN", June 19. The EmpeTGTj speaking at Ouxhaven, said the mutual esteem and comradeship displayed by the Allies in. China' assured the peace of Europe for many years. (Received June 21, 12.34 a.*a.) BERLIN, June 20. In his speech at Cuxbaren, the Emperor stated that Germany's future lies on the water. He urged the Hanseatic town to secure new trade outlets. It'would be his duty to protect commerce. The " Times " recently published the following remarkable telegram from Brussels: -—"Replying to M. Woeste, who asked whether*the Government received a warning in 1895 that war was imminent between France and Germany, M. do Favereau said that in the interest of the friendly international relations he must leave the question unanswered and decline to publish the diplomatic correspondence with either of the Powers mentioned. ' The Chamber,' lie concluded, ' will understand my reserve, and I am not a little astonished at the honorable member's insistence.'" Commenting on the telegram, the " Spectator " says that evidently the warning was received. Cau any one remember any ground of quarrel in 1895 which could have raised so terrible an issue ?it asks. If there was one, which we incline to believe, the secret must have been wonderfully kept. The incident, if it occurred, certainly justifies the boast of diplomatists that they sometimes avert dangers of which the world xemains< unaware.