THE LIMIT.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 11511, 6 October 1915, Page 4

THE LIMIT.

j Although the German sense of j humour is elementary, it is at least set ! in motion by contemplation of its own egregious diplomatists. A Dutch acQua.intance, "'ho was in Berlin for several weeks not long ago, tolls ma of a music-hall show., at the Winter Garden, I think he said. To a supposed high Government official, on the stage, comes an envoy from the Allies, stating that the latter were ready to give in on Germany's terms. England was prepared to surrender her fleet and pay a huge indemnity. France would disband her army and do ditto, Belgium was content to remain under the German j double eagle, etc., otc. The high German official expresses his satisfaction. !"But stay, 1 ' he says, "there is one further condition. The Allies must take over the entire German diplomatic service. Tell them that.'' The envoy disappears, to return in a twinking. " The Allies will fight to the bitter end," he announces, and the audience rocks with laughter.—'''London Opinion. 55