The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1912-02-12
GERMAN OFFICER
DECLARES BIG WAR UNLIKELY

Alien, one of the most distinguished
officers in the German army, and Ca
nous for his military writings, has
become the undisputed leader of the
part of the German people who con-
slider military and naval strength the
only guarantee of lasting peace, and
who, therefore, clamor for a big in
crease of the Kaiser's army and navy.
The general gives his opinion that
the regulations with regard to mill
tary service should be made stricter,
since although theoretically every
able-bodied man is supposed to serve
in the German army, many are not
enrolled, on the pretext of keeping
down the expense of the war office.
The result is that France, with her
population of 39,OOO,OOO is as strong
from the military point of view, as
Germany with her 65 100000. But, in
spite of this opinion, the general is
not pessimistic.
81 do not think there will be war
between the great European powers
in our day." he says. "If we desire
to remain strong, it is only because
it is the best method of assuring
peace. We shall not have another
war, unless England and France at
tack us suddenly, and l don't see why
these two countries should do so.
Says Germany Doesn't Want War.
"As for Germany, she does not want
war; she has proved it sufficiently
for forty years, and per people and
her emperor are profoundly pacific.
The reichstag would reject any war
which was not the result of questions
of vital interest"
General Won Alien continues to
point out that Germany has grown
strong by peace, that it is owing to
peace that German commerce and in
dustry have increased so as to make
Germany one of the richest nations
of the world.
The general also denies that Ger
many wants to become great colo
NAL empire. In spite of the increase
of the population and the low rate
of emigration, there is still plenty OF
room in the country, which is proved
by the fact that Germany is always
importing foreign workmen. Nearly
100000 foreign workmen enter Ger
many every year.
Prince Enjoys Debate.
What Prince August Wilhtlm, the
Kaisers fourth son, who is studying
for an administrative career, de
scribes as a very instructive sitting,
took place recently in Berlin, where
two suburban municipalities debated
the propriety of their amalgamatior
with the capital. At a subsequent
meeting, at which the prince was moi
present opposition suddenly sprung
I'D to the plan, whereupon socia
democratic councillor asked how
was that no one made any opposition
when the prince, the representative
of the government, was present
painful silence ensued, broken at las
by an elderly councillor naively reply
ing, 1--WE didn't dare to-" The anus
ing thing is that the prince had writ
ten to the bugomeister thanking hin
for the opportunity of becoming &C
o1o nor
pie and their characteristic
A good story is told by the autho
of "a Secret History of the Court G
Berlin" in connection with the dome'
tic virtues of the German empress
which are well known. Her zeal l
this direction is sometimes, how
ever, misplaced. Once, when tn
Kaiser was absent at maneuyers, he
majesty, to kill time, conceived tn
brilliant idea to paint the wicke
chairs of the connubial bedchamber
bright lilac. 1t was to be a surpris
for William on his return.
Before we get to bed she said
her lady-in-waiting Il will ask I'll
Kaiser to sit down on his favoriI
chair for a moment, and then WI
turn up the lamps, exhibiting n
work"
Joke Worked the other Way
On the evening of his return u
Kaiserin's little domestic surpri
seemed, apparently, to have work.
exceedingly we'll until she sudden
turned the light on.
Then" she said, relating the sto
to her countess friend later, Il So
the emperor start up, half surprise
half angry, with his hands and 9th
portions of his body thickly
smeared with paint
my dear, exclaimed the Kaif
angrily, this is a sorry Joke "
The empress excuses ayailed !
nothing. In fear and trembling S
rang hurriedly for a bottle Of turp'