THE GERMAN WAY.

Taihape Daily Times, Issue 160, 15 July 1916, Page 5

THE GERMAN WAY.

W' Received July 14, 8.3 0 p.m. LONDON. Julv 13. The "Morning Post s" Berne coxrespondent says a chapter of foreign politics is covered in Von Bueiow's book "Deutsch Politike." It is a frank confession that Germany adopt. ed the policy of dissimulation to England rntii the German fleet was strong enough to justify defiance. Buelow explains that Germany was a new arrival among the great Powers, forcing herself into the circle of the old national family by her surprising excellence. She was regarded as an uninvited and objectionable intruder. Nevertheless she inspired fear. It was essential while building up the navy to maintain Germany's Continental position and avoid collision with England. "Our fleet, had to be built with one eye on English politics. My main efforts in the field of higher politics were directed to the fulfilment of this task." Following is a continuation of the extract from Von Buelow's.,book (referred- to' oh page 5) :'— Received July I4 > i 1.30 p.m. LONDONv July 4 4. At last there seemed a chance, during the Boer of striking a blow at England. This would have been applauded by the German people. The general situation, howeevr, was not really unfavourable for England. \ Furthermore, had Germany struck then, (A.relations with England would have J«Saj>oiooned for a long time. Ev?n if had caused her fail, ure .in South Africa, she would" still 1 Have t been able to nip in the bud : our : development, of sea power. >. By. ■ 1914" we had,grown so : big that; we could' venture upon war with England in high spirits.