GERMAN FRONTIER MANŒUVRES.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LI, Issue 223, 14 September 1908, Page 2

GERMAN FRONTIER MANŒUVRES.

THE VICTORIOUS KAISER. Berlin, September 11. The German manoeuvres have closed. The Kaiser, who was m supreme ]) command, was lirst with the Reds, n next with the Blues. His side always wou. The artillery mowed the enemy at a distance of 1000 yards. , Tiie Flench Government has given the Kaiser permission to motor a short distance across the frontier to save a long detour. KAISER'S SPEECH TO THE ALSACIANB. REGARD I'Olt HIS FRENCH SUBJECTS. Received 13, 4.30 p.m. Berlin, September 12. Time did not permit the Kaiser to cross thu frontier to visit llohneck. lie thanked the French Government for its courtesy. The Kaiser, later at Colmar, replying to the Burgomaster's address, expressed himself touched with tlie great allection and tile enthusiastic warmth of the reception accorded him everywhere in Alsace-Lorraine, Colmar alike with the whofc of the beautiful country whereof it formed part. "I joyfully watdi their development," he continued. "This development, thanks be to God, has been brought to , fruitage under the protection of the Uerman Eagle, and under my standard, and, please God, will never be disturbed. Tire country has undergone vicissitudes, but now is able to extend and develop itself." "In peace, for peace," added the Kaiser, "will be maintained, the country" will be able to flourish and thrive. ' Colmar and Alsace," he concluded, £ "may rest assured that I have a ape- !| cially safe and warm corner in my heart for them.'