Germany.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXX, Issue 22, 14 September 1914, Page 5

Germany.

THE KAISER WORN AND HAGGARD AT THE FRONT.

jjjßv Bleotbio Telegraph—Copyright j ; . [United* Press Association.] Paris, Sepember 12. German news received in New York says the Kaiser was at the front. He drove in a motor to rising ground. Although lie had slept undisturbed by the roar of cannon, lie looked worn and haggard. Alighting from the car, he mounted a horse, accepting the assistance of an orderly. He chatted for a few minutes with the staff rather dispiritedly, and then moved to a spot where he watched operations with field glasses for two hours. He said nothing, but dismounted and returned in his motorcar at top speed to the. German rear, where he is surrounded hy guards, who never leave him niglit or day.

BRITISH ZEAL AND EFFICIENCY SURPRISE THE GERMANS.

New York, Sepetmber 12

The latest Berlin advices show that amazement has been created in Germany at the unexpected military efficiency of Great Britain and the zeal of her overseas Dominions. Germany is now beginning to recognise that the composition of the expeditionary force,, its efficient transport, striking power, and dogged determination are chiefly responsible for Germany's failure to quickly smash France and return in time to deal with Russia.

COUNTING THE COST.

Copenhagen, Septemher 12

Belgian, advices state that Germany's direct war expenses are 30 million Reichmarks, and the economic loss 45 millions daily. Prince Joachim's right leg was totally smashed. The Vorwaerts says there is an immense nunlber' of unemployed in Germany, and it is impossible to help this army of starving people, who are ■i greater danger than a German military defeat.

Loudon, September 12

A correspondent emphasises several features wherein the Germans have failed to make good, notably their failure to estimate the difficulty of transporting big guns, and leaving bheir communications thinly protected in the desire to fling every available man upon the Anglo-French forces.

London, September 11

A private letter from Berlin receivsd in England states that Berlin people are beginning to realise that 'Aieve is a prospect of, defeat. It has leaked™ ouP-Mat the official information is untrue, and there is anxiety respecting the Russian advance.

"AT LAST—THE DAY!" STATES A GERMAN OFFICER.

London, September 11.

The following are extracts from a captured German officer's diary:— July 20.—At last "The Day." We are ready, let him come who may. The world race is destined to be German.

August 2.—We are at Mademoiselle Belgium's door. Will she open or must we burnst in-?

August s.—Our losses to-day at Liege were frightful. Never mind, it's all allowed for. Besides, the fallen are only Polish beginners, spilling whose blood will spread the war lust at home, a necessary factor. Wait until we put our experts on to these deluded people. (The prophecy came true two days later.) August 11.—Now for the English, who are used to fighting farmers. Tonight William has given us beautiful advice: "You think daily of your Emperor; don't forget your God."- His Majesty should remember that in thinking of him we think of God, for is not he the Almighty's instrument, in this glorious fight for right. August 12.—This clearly will be an artillery war; as we foresaw, the infantry counts for nothing.

RELATIVES,OF THE KAISER.

Ostend, September 12. It is reported that Prince Fredprick William and Prince Adalbert of Prussia, the Kaiser's sons, and Prince Carl of Wurtemberg, died in! the hospital at Brussels. I Amsterdam, September 11.

The Kaiser's nephew, Prince Frederick of Hesse, was shot in the chest.