There is no need
for me to repeat the strange Neronian stories that are whispered in
Germany concerning certain incidents of William's sea-voyages and
journeys in Norway. A number of mysterious deaths following one upon
the other provide sufficient material for these tales. For those who,
like myself, have never ceased to regard William II as a creature of
unbridled pride, it is enough from time to time to note one of his
actions, so as to form our judgment of the man and to be able to
predict to what heights of complacent admiration for himself and of
severity for others he is likely to attain hereafter.
August 10, 1898. [9]
Created by force, the unity of Germany is maintained by force. On the
day that another force arises, Germany will collapse, for her cohesion
has only been attained and cemented by cunning and contempt for the
truth; she has lived by the sword and she shall perish by the sword.
It is said that Bismarck was the real obstacle to an understanding
between England and Germany. It is certainly true that neither France
nor Russia has anything to gain by England's throwing herself into the
arms of Germany. Mr. Chamberlain is ready to do all in his power to
draw England into the Triple Alliance, and William II, no longer
dreading the criticisms of Varzin, would now accept with pleasure the
proposals which he seemed to disdain. Nevertheless, the real rival
that threatens England's future is Germany.
The German peril, industrial and commercial, inspires England with
fear, and we should know how to turn this situation to our advantage.
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