, 1911-11-15

and ugly concateraticn. The blame was not
all Germany's, her Ministers declarations
we're observed, her announced programme
was not exceeded, and its completion
was approaching. Germany's refusal to
enlarge it after completion will relieve
all Europe, and nations Will become
more trustful and more genial. On the other
band. enlargement to a vast programme will
cause extreme regret; although England, OF
all the worlds nations, is most able to stand
the strain, and will be the last to fail in re-
spouso to duty. He promised a reduction
Of expenditure without compromising the
nations security. His hearers were deeply
stirred.
The above is practically a response to the
debate in the Reichstag upon the speech OF
Herr Won Bethmann Hollwea the Immortal
CHANCELLOR, regarding the Morocco settle
luent, which fell fiat, received no cheers but
occasionally met with derisory Interruptions
He exhausted his skill in contending that
the Apadir incident was not provocative, and
the settlement advantageous. Germany WAS,
he declai ed, strong enough to resist the
counsels to rattle the Shield and to Judge
when to draw the sword. Referring to Mr..
Lloyd Georges speech at the Bankers din
ner at the Mansion House last July, he SAID
his duty was to avoid avoiuable wars
(this was one among the few points applaud
Et1, ana the L rance 06lIlal CllSlS mao Dten
80 acute that its friendly settlement was bet
ter than all the proposals for arbitration ard
disarmament.
The Crown Prince and his brother came
from Dauzjg and attended the debate III full
uniform. They we're frequently demonstratiye,
especially in approval Of Herr Won Linde-
uuisl'a resignation, aud both uproarious when
the critics of Herr Won Bethmann Hollweg
declared that Germany's peacefulness was
regarded MS weakness. Germauy's answer to
Mr.. Lloyd George was unworthy of Il great
people, and every sacrifice was necessary to
defend Germuny's honour with the sword.
Both Princes shook hands and clapped each
others shoulders. Previous publications stat
ing the Princes had protested to the KAISER
AGAINST The Chancellor's pitiable policy were
uunoticed, but the above has 50 challenged
attention that he Court Marshais office has
issued n formal de@iaI Of the Princes oppos-
ing the Chancellor.
Herr Won Bethmonn Hollweo has dined
with the Kaiser, nevertheless, there are ru-
mours that he vii! resign The Princes bid
for the leadership Of the German imgoes
may result in their discipline.
The taxicab drivers have resumed upon
a temporary arrangement pending 4 final adj
j%nstment.
Madrid dispatches state that the Minister
Of the Exterior announces that Spain
will not consent to the Franco-G German
settlement regarding Morocco unless the
Powers guarantee Spanish rights and mite
rests in that country.
In the House of Commons, Mr. Asquith
referred to Mr. Baltour as the most distiu-
guished member of the worlds greatest
deiiberative assembIage, and Mr. John Red
mond Joined in the eulogies which are being
bestowed on the late leqder Of the Opposi-
ton, by friends and foes alike. HIS proha-
BILE successor is the leading topic at present,
the most likely being Mr. Bonar Law. Al
the Carlton Club caucus on Monda after
Introductory speeches, a ballot Will follow
Immediately; bnt the choice Of a leader IN
the House of Commons viii leave open the
leadership Of the party Us a whole.
Italy has published General Canova's sign
ed denial of barb%oritieS, aud his assertion
of Turkish completely, in Arab atrocities,
too horrible to print, even cannibalism being
asserted, and she will protest to the Powers
against Turkeys violation of the Hague
Convention. She thanks the United States
consul at Tripoll for declining to flee aboard
the Chester, and declaring himself safe under
Italy's administration.