EX-CROWN PRINCE AND KAISER.

Taranaki Daily News, 4 July 1919, Page 5

EX-CROWN PRINCE AND KAISER.

WILHELM VERY NERVOUS. By Telegrspb.—fm» Assn.—Copyright. Hague, June 29. It is understood that the German exCrown Prince's status of a political refugee does not entitle the Dutch Government to prevent him from returning to Germany if he so desirek- It is officially emphasised that his sojourn at Weirengen does not imply his internment His attitude at present is enigmatical, but his pluck exceeds his father's, and he nsight at any moment make the plunge of taking the risks in attacking a coup d'etat. Close observers say the Kaiser is likely to cling to Amerongen as long as possible in view of his personal liability under the Treaty. He shows extreme nervousness and timidity, and never emerges from the castle grounds, though a wider ambit iB permitted, fearing that enemies may swoop on him and carry him off in ah aeroplane or motor car.—Times Service. EX-CHANCELLOR THE SCAPEGOATLondon, June 29. Herr -yon Bethmann-Hollweg, in a letter asking the Allies to allow him to be tried instead of the Kaiser, said he bore for his period of office the sole responsibility under the German constitution for the Kaiser's political acts; therefore he claims that the reckoning which the Allies demand for alleged acta against international morality and the sanctity of treaties should be solely demanded from him, Herr von BethmannHollweg hopes ,tne Allies, respecting the legal position fixed by public constitutional law, will yield to his urgent request.—Renter. EX-CROWN PRINCE. MOVE FOR HIM TO RETURN. Received June 4, 1.20 a.m. Rotterdam, June 30. The German counter revolutionaries have a motor launch waiting to rescue the ex-Crown Prince in order to place him at the head of the military forces, in Germany. Queen Wilhelmina sent her consort to dissuade William from participating in the scheme on the grounds that it would be detrimental to Holland, which had granted him hospitality.—Times Service.