SECRET LETTERS.

Taranaki Daily News, 19 January 1920, Page 5

SECRET LETTERS.

EX-KAISER TO THE CZARr THE WAR WITH JAPAN. By Tslogmph.—Press A«»a.-<:oj>pl£,ht. London, Jan. 14. Wilhelm, writing on June 3, 1906, definitely counselled the Gear to throw up the sponge. He sympathises with him over Kozhdestveusky's ill-starred effort at Tsushima, saying, "From a purely military strategical view-point this defeat ends the chance for a turn of the scales iu your favor. The Japanese are now free to pour reserves into Man; churia for the siege of Vkdirottook. As I previously told you, war is unpopular. Js it compatible with the responsibility of a ruler to force a whole nation to Send its sons to be killed by hecatombs only for his sake or for hit conception of the national honor? Will not a time come when the blood of uselessly sacrificed thousands will be laid at the {ruler's door? And will not he b» called upon by Him who is the real Master of all kings and men to answer. for those whom the Creator entrusted to him? National honor is a good thing in itself, but only when a nation ia determined to uphold it, but when a> na* tion shows it has had enough is it not reasonable that the ruler should conclude peace rather than risk creating a feeling in the country which might eventually force him to adopt their viewW",

INFLUENCE OF AMERICA. Wilhelm adds: "Of course there is th«* army to be considered. But is it really convinced it is able to turn the scalef This is a question you alone are able to answer. Peace negotiations would }» hailed with .joy by all your subject* after the tribute of blood already given to their Emperor." As some consolation, ' the Kaiser reminds "Nicky" that Napoleon and Frederick the Great also suffered defeat, nnd he goes on: "Forgire th# length of this letter, but as a friend and colleague I fell bound to tell you What f think true and right. If I can be of the smallest use in preparatory stej>» for peace, pray dispose of me at your lehjure. I may perhaps, turn your attention to the fact that the Japanese have the highest regard for America, before all other nations, because this mighty Power, with its tremendous fleet, is next them. If anyone in the world is »We v to influence the Japanese and induce them to be reasonable in their proposals it is Roosevelt. Should it meet your approval I could easily place myself en rapport with him."

PROPOSED QUINTUPLE ALLIANCE. In July, 1906, the Kaiser renews his correspondence on an alliance for mutual support, which he says would greatly benefit Russia by quieting the mind* of the people. The treaty would encourage foreign financial circles to invest in enterprises in Russia. It is not impossible even that Japan might feel inclined to join. This would cool down English self-assertion and impertinence, as she is her ally too. "The moment the* new Government know that the smaller nations will bo attracted to this new great centre of gravity, they will revolve in the orbit of Russia, Germany, France, Austria and Italy. Thia quintuple alliance will hold all unruly neighbors in order and impose peace even by force if there is any Power haie-brained enough to wish to disturb it.''

ANOTHER TOUT KIR BUSINESS., Wilhelm advises the Czar to build as many ships as possible at once and not to forget private German firms betides the French in allotting contracts, "because they would work as for their own country whereas other Powers would make use of your engineers' secrets," An exchange of visits between the French and British fleets at Brest and Portsmouth caused the Kai§#r to remark:—"l think it really cool for an ally to let 'aime et allie' drop like that. It would do the French a world of good if you should draw the rains a httle tighter." • Wilhelm adds: "The ten milliard francs which the French have placed in Russia should hinder them from quite falling off, but we see the point to which English flatterers have already brought the French. France must remember pat she is wedded to you and obliged to lie in bed with you and eventually give a hug or kiss now and then to me, but not to sneak into my bedroom." The Kaiser urges the Czar to promulgate immediately a Bill creating a representative assembly for Russia, — Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.