GERMAN MANOEUVRES.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2295, 14 September 1908, Page 3

GERMAN MANOEUVRES.

KAISER AS COMMANDER.

"HIS (SIDE ALWAYS WON.”

United Press Association, Copyright

BERLIN, Sept. 11. The German manoeuvres have closed. The Kaiser had supreme command, first with the reds and next with the blues. His side always won. Tho artillery mowed the enemy undor 1000 yards. The French Government 'have given the Kaiser permission to motor a short distance across the frontier to 6.avo a long detour. The Kaiser also directed the magnificent spectacular ballet of "Sorbpapilus” at Berlin, drawing tho designs for the dresses.

GERMANY’S DEVELOPMENT,

KAISER’S PEACEFUL SPEECH

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BERLIN, Sept. 12.

Time did not permit the Kaiser to cross tho frontier on a visit to Hohneck, but he thanked tho French Government for its courtesy. Tho Kaiser later at Colmar, replyinn' to the Burgomaster’s address, exrosso d himself touched with the great affection and tho enthusiastic warmth of tho reception accorded to him everywhere in Alsace-Lorraine and Colmar, alike with tho wholo of the beautiful country whereof they formed part. "I joyfully watch their development,” he said. "This development thanks he to God, would be brought to fruitago undor the protection of the German eagle, anil under my standard, -and, please God, will never he disturbed. The country lias undergone vicissitudes, but now it will he able to extend and develop itself in peace, for peace,” added the Kaiser, "will bo maintained and the country will bo able to flourish and thrive. Colmar and all AlsaceLorraine may rest, assured they will have a specially safe and warm corner in my heart.”