SECRET LETTERS.

Taranaki Daily News, 23 January 1920, Page 5

SECRET LETTERS.

EX-KAISER TO THE CZAR, WAR AGAINST ANARCHISTS. ftr Triegraph.—Press Assu.—Copyrlsht, London, Jan. 18. The Kaiser, replying to "Nicky" regarding anarchist outrages, declares that they show that the arrangements by the Russian and German Governments to control tlie anarchists have completely miscarried, because they live with absolute impunity in London, and plan their murderous designs. All the Continental Powers should ask the English Government for a joint international agreement to figlit these beasts. The right place for them was the scaffold or life imprisonment in a lunatic asylum. "I think," wrote the Kaiser, "it would be possible by the common consent of the Powers, to impose capital punishment for the manufacture of chemicals for bombs or using bombs." Referring to the Czar's troubles in the Duma, the Kasier mentions his recent visit of the kind old Emperor Francis Josef, of whom he says: "He is still remarkably fresh, though age has bent hira a little. He is also much irritated at the behaviour of his Parliament. The hours I spent with him were most agreeable through his warm hearted kindness and chivalry." In a further letter, written in December, 1907, the Kaiser informs Kicky that, by his visit to England, he (the Kaiser) thinks he has "removed many causes of misunderstanding and distrust so that the pressure of the safety valve has been relieved. "THE BRITISH VERY NERVOUS." "As a piece of news, quite private and confidential for you personally, I found the British very nervous about the Japanese, whom they begin to fear and mistTust. The sailing of the American Pacific Fleet angered London highly. They tried everything in their power to hinder it. London is afraid of an encounter between Japan and America, because they must take sides with one of them. It will be a question of race, not politics only, yellow v. white. "The dropping of Japan would immediately entail the loss of India, which the Japanese are quietly undermining and revolutionising. The Japanese have foreseen this development and are preparing for it. Perhaps they will first attack India and leave the Phillipines alone. British naval and army officers spoke openly to me and my officers of their disgUßt at the yellow alliance with Japan, whom they hate." The Kaiser recounts that he received word that 2000 Japanese reservists with hidden arms were working on plantations in Southern Mexico, that they indulged in secret drill /and were intended for use ars an army corps to seize the Panama Canal and cut off American communications.

The Kaiser adds: "This is my secret information for tou, so that you have time to arrange plans. It is sure and good information. The development may be slow, but it is important to observe how tlie Japanese prepare tliemuelves for an emergency. They are goirtg in for the whole of Asia, carefully preparing their blows against the white races in general. Remember my picture is coming true. If France sides with England in this affair, Saigon and Annam are gone."

ANNEXATIONS BY AUSTRIA.

In January, 1909, the Kaiser was at great pains to explain Austria's annexation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, which he tells "Kicky" was a "genuine surprise, particularly to us, as we were informed about Austria's intentions even later than you. I think it my duty to draw your attention to this, considering the fact that Germany is accused of having pushed Austria "into taking the Btep._ The allegation is absurd. The fact is that Austria took the step without consulting us. Anv hesitation as to the course we, as loyal allies, had to follow was out of the question. We could not side with Austria's opponents." The Kaiser jjoes on to express uneasiness over Euaiia's attitude towards France. "Valuing our friendlv relations I consider it all important that whatever might injure them should be removed. Recently we have been represented as showing uneasiness about your agreement with England concerning Central Asia. We understand perfectly that Russia must avoid a conflict with Britain. Apart from this you haie repeatedly assured me you would not enter into an agreement with England of more than a general nature. I have your word on that, else I should require it.

RELATIONS WITH BRITAIN.

"We are as anxious as von to improve our relations with England. I look forward to Uncle Bertie's coming visit as having a useful result for the peace of the world. Your Central Asian agreement does not cause uneasiness. The cause of such uneasiness is quite different.. It is a patent fact that Russian policy during the last two years has been gradually drawing awav from us towards a closer combination with Powers unfriendly to us. A Triple Entente of France, Russia and Jingland is being talked of as an accomplished fact, and the Russian press joins in the chorus. Of late Russian po icy has shown a mistrust of German policy _ regarding Persia and China, which is entirely unwarranted, also regarding the Bagdad railway, where we counted on Russia, but she has given us a wide berth. Is it surprising that a certain estrangement is growing up? It is my duty to draw your attention situation .before it is too late "I also frankly tell you that your views about Austria's intentions are too pessimistic. We have not the slightest doubt that Austria is r.ot going to attack Servia. This would not be like the Emperor Francis, who is wise and judicious and such a venerable gentleman. Nor do we believe Count Aerenthal harbors such plans. These small States arc an awful nuisance and the slightest encouragement from any quarter makes them frantic. I hope a peaceful solution will be reached. Anything I can do shall certainly be dona.- Aus.-N.Z. Coble Assn.