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GERMAN MEMORIALS.

Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright. BERLIK, August 18. ' The Kaiser laid the foundation memorial to William I at Berlin. The ceremony was of an imposing description, and great enthusiasm was shown. Special^-By Telegraph—Copyright. Berlin, August 18, Queen Victoria wired to the German Dragoons congratulating them on the heroic charge against Marshal- Bazaioe's troops at Mars la Tour. Ten 'thousand, troops assembled to celebrate the anniversary of the victory, and decorated with wreaths the graves of those who fell on that day. • August 19. The Kaiser. .in layiug the foundation of tho memorial of the battla of -Gravelotte, said from the blood-stain <?d seed there had sprung a harvest of peace, German unity, and liberty. His grandfather had originated the European movement- to ameliorate the "condition of the working classes; and his memory lived in their hearts. The success of the army was traceable to its courage, honour, and- implicit obedience, qualities which, if maintained, would form' the basis of peace for Europe. ■

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Otago Daily Times, Issue 10443, 20 August 1895, Page 2

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GERMAN MEMORIALS. Otago Daily Times, Issue 10443, 20 August 1895, Page 2

GERMAN MEMORIALS. Otago Daily Times, Issue 10443, 20 August 1895, Page 2