GERMANY AND ENGLAND.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 11571, 8 February 1901, Page 5

GERMANY AND ENGLAND.

THE FRIENDLINESS OF THE - KAISER. HIS LEAVE-TAKING OF THE . KING. COMMENTS OF THE FOREIGN PRESS. By Telegraph.— Association.— I London, February 6., The Kaiser, in almost his last words at Charing Cross, remarked : " I have had a splendid reception to-day; I believe the people meant it." He expressed wonder and admiration at the superb discipline and selfrestraint of the crowds on Saturday, and the depth of national loyalty and affection shown for the late Queen and the throne. ;He assured the Lord Mayor be had seen nothing like it before. v After bidding farewell to the Kaiser, the King : left the : saloon carriage at Port Victoria, As the train began to move the Emperor held out his hand, and the King, walking beside the carriage, grasped it affectionately. A pleasant smile was exchanged, the handclasp was surrendered as the pace of the train quickened, and both stood at the salute. The Times describes the handshake as eloquent of the spirit distinguishing the entire visit. • The Kaiser conferred the Order of the Black Eagle upon Earl Roberts. The result of the Kaiser's visit to England is interpreted in Berlin as a happy augury of the peace of the world. ■ Former Anglophobe journals of Germany are temperate* and respectful in commenting on-the Emperor's, visit. ■

The majority of German newspapers urge the wisdom of the Emperor's attitude towards Britain, and emphasise the need of a changed tone. The Russian journal Vienomoste, the organ of Prince Onkhtomski, urges a, general Anglo-Russian understanding. V Several, influential , ; . newspapers, however, attach political significance to Britain's friendliness resulting from the Emperor's visit, and declare that Germany's policy in the Far East requires alliance with the greatest naval Power in the world. Nevertheless, anti-British feeling, they declare, is very pronounced in Germany.