Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-04-16

casion, my mistress received most
alarming news from Heligoland.
In the course of some man
oeuvres,' said Count Waldersee' S
cipher dispatch. the Kaiser mar
rowly escaped drowning. For Gods
sake, beg His Majesty to desist from
going to sea in heavy weather"
1t seems that William got wett-
ing while attempting to cross from
the Hohenzollern to a Hamburg
Liner. His unreasonable love for
having everything his own way led
him to tempt fate, hence the appear
to the Empress, for Uncle Alfred,
too, swallowed a bucketful of water
when William got his fifill,
Kaiser Began Playing With Human
Life Early
On another occasion, the Kaiser
went a-junketting on the smal
cruiser Iltis and the trip was DUBBED
n manoeuNre. so that the pupllc
treasury might be mulcted Tor the
cost. William, as we know, used 10
embrace every opportunity for shllt,
ing expenses on his subjects
shoulders.
= Hahncke, one of the Hts Of
ficers, was an ambitious young fell
low. we'll liked on board, but some
what lacking in diplomacy.
When. on the first day out, the
Kaiser greeted him with patronlz-
ing air. saying to Prince Eulenburg
that he meant to be particularly
gracious Ito the old mans cup, even
IL he did not have the making OF
an admiral in him." the lieutenant
made some show of resentment and
withdrew from the Royal presence
Dt 10 mr.
That Notwithstanding he received
command" to attend the after
supper drinking bout billed for the
evenings entertainment.
Did Drunken Kaiser Abuse OFFICER:
There. surrounded by fawnins
sycophants. the Kaiser loaded
Hahncke with mock favors, ordering
him to drink more than was good
for him.
Later. himself drunk with wine
and arrogance, the Kaiser abused
the lieutenant as ''sot" who ought
to be reported to his captain for
misbchavior.
Again Hahncke refused to accept
the Kaiser's insults like Il true cour-
tier, i. e.. as the essence of refined
humor. but at the time trouble was
avoided. the captain ordering all
Junior officers to retire.
Going on deck early next morning,
the Kaiser found Hahncke engaged
in drilling n company of sailors and
started in at once finding fault.
Couldn't he see that this man
hadn't washed his neck or that
another held his sword awk-
wardly?''
"dirticst gang of boobies that ever
passed review before his imperial
eye" and he would make an Eek
ample of them and their neglect
full officer"
Angry Lieutenant Frightened
William
At this Won Hahnke stepped for
ward brislly. taking a firmer grip
on his sword.
Il beg Your Majesty to step into
the cabin - ! have something to
communicate to Your Majesty" he
said. adding under his breath: For
disciplines sake, I must see Your
Majesty alone"
The Kaiser gave the company of
sailors a furtive glance and said:
punishment. Meanwhile. stand at
attention"
William then went ahead into the
main cabin. which. for the time be-
ing, was deserted, and addressed
Won Hahncke sarcastically: And
what may your lieutenantship have
10 say to me? Be quick. IF there is
any excuse for the pigGishness in
your company, out with it,"
II am not here to make excuses"
replied Hahnckc. looking the Kaiser
equarcIy in the eye. II asked YOU
to step into the cabin to settle a
point of honor. You have inSultcd
me before my comrades and before
my men without reason or waTrent: ::
YOU have tramplcd on my military
honor and OH my manhood and 1
want YOU to give me the satisfac-
ton to which I am entitled at your
hands as PIlIssian Officer
Kissed Into KaiScr's Ear
The Kaiser moved uueasily. Lieu
tenant Won Hahncke," he said. as
suming his most imperious air, you
will retire to your cabin and await
my pleasure. Give up your sword
You are prisoner"
Not until YOU have given me sat
isfaction," cried Ifahncke, advanc-
ing menacingly.
shut Your Mouth" Said Kaiser