KAISER AND CZAR

Waikato Times, Volume 92, Issue 14256, 6 January 1920, Page 5

KAISER AND CZAR

APPROACHMENT FROM ENGLAND.

A CERTAIN MEDDLESOME POWER. THE PALESTINE PILGRIMAGE. (Australian and N.Z. Cable Assn.) Received January 5, 9 p.m. LONDON, January 4. The Kaiser, in a letter dated Kith May, 1918, marked, “very private and confidential,” states that he was mystified by the sudden cessation of the British newspaper attacks upon Germany and himself until he secretly ascertained that it was due to Queen Victoria's instructions. Soon after a celebrated' politician (unnamed, but probably Mr Joseph Chamberlain is meant)'sent for the Ambassador, and offered Germany a treaty of alliance with England. The Ambassador was astonished, and doubted the sincerityof the offer, as the British Parliament was unlikely to ratify an alliance with any Continental Power, thereby sacrificing the nation’s freedom of action. The British Minister replied that the situation had completely changed, and the offer was sincere. Subsequently the offer was renewed in a few weeks, but under the Kaiser’s instructions the Ambassador answered dilatorily and colourlessly. Continuing the Kaiser says: “I thought the affair had ended, but the proposal has now been renewed for a third lime in an unmistakable manner, accompanied by enormous offers showing the great future opening for my country. Before I give my answer I come to you frankly and openly, my esteemed friend and cousin, as I believe it is a matter of life and death. It is intended that the Alliance shall embrace the Triple Alliance, also Japan and America. As my old and trusted friend I beg you to tell me what you can offer if 1 refuse. I must be able to see clearly, and your proposal must be clear and open, without any back thoughts, so that I can judge what 5s good for the Fatherland and the world's peace. Write as in the old times my grandfather would have written to your grandfather, and may God help you to a Tight decision. Time Is pressing. Please answer soon.” Visit to Jersulaem. The next letter is dated August 1898, and states that England is continuing her advances about the alliance, but does not disclose her hand: “As far as I can make out she is trying to find a continental army to fight for her interests. She won’t easily find one, at least not mine.” The Kaiser also expresses astonishment at the amount of bosh and blarney published in the European newspapers' about his visit to Jerusalem. “It is,” he says, “most discouraging to note that the sentiment and real faith which propel Christians to seek the country in which the Saviour lived and suffered is nearly extinct in the socalled better classes. Therefore they are unable to explain my pilgrimage except by political motives.” Meddlesome Powers In Crete.’ The next letter, dated October 1898, refers to certain intrigues by meddlesome powers in Crete, and declares that the Turks would regard the evacuation of Crete as a stain on their national honour. The Kaiser expresses the hope that Nicky in his wisdom will find a solution for the Cretan problem which will be aceptable to the Sultan and thwart British intrigues. “Remember you and I agreed never to forget the Mohammedans, who will he a tremendous card in our game in the event that you or I are suddenly confronted with war with a certain meddlesome Power.”