KAISER AND TSAR

Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 101, 23 January 1920, Page 7

KAISER AND TSAR

CONFIDENTIAL NEWS FOR "NICKY" BRITAIN'S ALLIANCE WITH JAPAN ANXIETY REGARDING TRIPLE ENTENTE (By Telegraph-Press Associatlon-Copyricht London, January 19. Tho Kaiser, in a letter in December, 1907, informs "Nicky" that by his visit to England lie, the Kaiser, thinks he has removed many causes of misunderstanding and distrust so that pressure on the safety valye may be relieved. As n piece of news, "quite private and confidential for you personally," ho says, "I found the British very nervous about the Japanese, whom they begin to fear and mistrust. The sailing of the American Pacific Fleet angered London highly. They tried everything in their power to hinder it. London is afraid of an encounter between Japan and America, because they must take sides with one of them, and it will be a question of race, not politics only—yellow versus white. "Tho dropping of Japan would immed'ately entail the loss of India, which tlio Japanese are quietly undermining. The Japanese have foreseen this development and are preparing for it. Perhaps they will first attack India, and leave the Philippines alone. British naval and army officers spoko openly to me and my officers of their disgust at tlio yellow alliance with Japan, whom they hate." Tho Kaiser recounts that ho has received word that 10,000 Japanoso reservists, with hidden arms, wero working ill South Mexican plantations and indulge in secret drill. They were intended as an army corps to seize the Panama Canal and cut off tho American communications. "This is my secret information for you, so that vou may have 1 time to arrange your plans. It is suro and good information, though the development may bo slow. It is imposing to observe how tlio Japanese prepare themselves for ail emergency. Tlicy are goinst in for tho whole of Asia, and are carefully preparing their blows against the white race in general. Remember, my picture (a cartoon of tho Yellow Peril) is coming truo. If Franco 6ides with England in this affair, Saigon (French CoclnnChina) and Annam (part of French IndoChina) are gone." Annexation of Bosnia-Herzegovina, In January, 19C9, the Kaiser was at great pains to explain German} s situation over the Austrian annexation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, which, ho tells "Nicky," was a.genuine surprise, 'purtieularly for us, «is *\vg wore informed n'bont Austria's intention cveri later than vou. I think it my duty to draw your attention to this, considering that Germany is accused of having pushed Austria into tali in* the step. Tho .allegation is absurd. Tim fact is that Austria took the step without consulting its. 'There cannot he any hesitation as to the course we, as loyal allies, had to follow. It was. out of the question that wo could sido with her opponents."

Russian Mistrust of Germany. ] The ICaiser goes on to express uneasi-1 ness over Russia's attitudo towards France: "Valuing our friendly relations, I consider it all-imnortant that whatever might injure them should he removed. Recently we havo been represented a.s showing uneasiness about your agreement with England concerning Central Asia. "Wo understand perfectly that ■Russia must avoid conflict with Britain. Apart from tlr's you have, repeatedly assured mo that you would not enter into an agreement with England of more than a general nature. T hare your word for tliat; what else should I require? \Yc ar<* as anxious as you to improve our relations with England. "I look forward to Uncle Bertie s coming visit, as having a useful result on the peace of the world. Your Central Asian agreement causes no uneasiness. The cause is quite different. Tt is a patent fact that the Russian policy for the last two vears has been gradually drawing away- from us, towards n closer combination. with Powers uufriendlv to us. The Triple Entente, of Franre, Russia, and England is b" ! ng talked of as an accomplished fact. The Russian press joins in the chorus. The late Russian policy has shown a mistrust of Germany s policy in Persia and China, which is entirely. unwarranted; and alfo in regard to the Bagdad railway, where wo counted unon Russia, slio has given us a wide berth.

A Growing Estrangement. "Is it surprising that a certain, estrangement is growing up? It is my duty to draw your attention to the situation before it is too late. I also frankly toll you that your view? about Austria's intentions are too pessimistic. We have not the slightest doubt that Austria is not going to attack Serbia. This would not be like tho. Emperor Francis, who is wise and judicious—such a. venerable gentleman. Nor do we believe that Aerenthal harbaurs such plans. These small States are an awful nuisance. The slightest encouragement in any quarter makes them frantic. I hope a peaceful solution will be reached. Anything I can do will certainly bo doiio."—Aus.-N.Z. Cablo Assn. DRASTIC TREATMENT OF ANARCHIST SUGGESTED — "THE SCAFFOLD OR LIFE IMPRISONMENT." , (Rcc. January 22, '5.5 p.m.) London, January 18. Further letters from the Kaiser to the Tsar have appeared. The reply; jug to "Nicky" regarding anarchist outrases. declares tlmt they show that arransements for the Russian and German Governments' control of anarchists completely miscarried beeauso "they can live with absolute impunity in London, and there mature their murderous designs. All the Continental Powers should ask the English Government to ioin in an international agreement to fight these boasts. The right place for them is the scaifold or life imprisonment in a lunatic asylum. I think it would bo possible, by the common consent of the Powers, to imposo capital punishment for the manufacture of chemicals for bombs or for the using of .bombs. Referring to the Tsar's trouWes with the Duma, the Kaiser mentions a recent visit to "kind old Emperor Francis Joseph Ho is still remarkably fresh, though age lias bent him a little. Ho is also much irritated at the behaviour, of Ms Parliament. The hours I spent, with him were most agreeable through his wnrm-henrted kindness and chivalry. —Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assu.