AR LORD SELECTIONS FROM HIS SPE.E.CHi:s LE.TTE.KS AND TE.LE.GKAMS "Out of thine ovirn mouth will I judge th ee OfatngU Unioersitg ffitbrary 3tt)aca. SJem ^ork S . V\ > 'S vi r v\VvoLvri .^J353TJt,i xne oate stxows wnen mis volume was taken. To renew this book coi>y the call No. and give to the libtarian. HOME USE RULES All books subject to recall All borrowers must regis- ter in the library to borrow books for home use. I All books must be re- turned at end bf college year for inspection and repairs. Limited books mtist be returned within the four week limit and not renewed. Students must return all books before leaving tpwn. Officers should arrange for the return of books wanted during their absence from town. Volumes of periodicals and of pamphlets are held in the library as much as possible. For special pur- poses they are given out for a limited time. Borrowers should not use their library privileges for the benefit of other persons- Books of special value and gift books, when the giver wishes it, are not allowed to circulate. Readers are asked to re- port al] cases of books marked or mutilated. Do not deface books b; marks and writing. DO 229.3:K35' 1914"'" """^ War lord : 3 1924 028 224 495 Cornell University Library The original of tliis book is in tine Cornell University Library. There are no known copyright restrictions in the United States on the use of the text. http://www.archive.org/details/cu31924028224495 THE WAR LORD THE WAR LORD A CHARACTER STUDY OF KAISER WILLIAM II. BY MEANS OF HIS SPEECHES, LETTERS AND TELEGRAMS COMPILED BY J. M. KENNEDY 'Out of thine oivn mouth 'will I judge thee " NEW YORK DUFFIELD & COMPANY 1914 THE WAR LORD The War Lord J HAVE been hurt by the truth many a time; but not so much as by its contemptible contrary. I am opposed to war; but war can only be avoided by exerting to the utmost the defensive forces of the State. I am well aware of the fact that by the public at large, and particularly in foreign countries, I am represented as entertaining a wanton and ambitious craving for war. May God keep me from such criminal folly. In the Army a firm, inviolable attachment to the Sovereign is the inheritance which is handed down from father to son and from generation to genera- tion. 7 8 THE WAR LORD We belong to one another, I and the Army. I solemnly vow always to be mindful of the fact that the eyes of my ancestors are looking down upon me from the other world, and that one day I shall have to render to them an account of both the glory and the honour of the Army. Having succeeded to the throne of my ancestors, I have taken over the government, relying upon the King of Kings, and I have vowed to God that, acting in accordance with the example of my prede- cessors, I will endeavour to be a just and clement ruler, that I will encourage piety and the fear of God, that I will uphold peace and promote the wel- fare of the country, and, further, that I will strive to be a helper to the poor and oppressed and a faith- ful guardian of the law. I will continue my endeavours to make Imperial legislation render in the future to the working population that protection which, in accordance with the principles of Christian morality, it is able to extend to the weak and oppressed in their strug- gle for existence. I hope that in this way it will be possible to effect an adjustment of unhealthy social contrasts. THE WAR LORD g The object of the Army is to secure peace for us, or, if peace is broken, to be in a position to fight for it with honour; and that, with God's help, the Army will be able to accomplish. I am determined to keep peace with everyone, so far as it lies in my power. My love for the. German Army, and the position I occupy in regard to it, will never lead me into the temptation to endanger the benefits which the country derives from peace, provided, of course, that war does not become a necessity forced upon us by an attack upon the Empire, or its allies. The principal duties of the German Emperor con- sist in upholding, by military and political measures, the interests of the Empire in relation to foreign countries, and in watching over the execution of the Imperial laws at home. I believe that with the help of God I have succeeded in ensuring the preservation of the peace of the world for many years to come. (1889.) Throughout the centuries a certain spirit has per- vaded the Teutonic character — the love of nature, which the Creator implanted in our hearts to be a 10 THE WAR LORD true birthright of us Germans. They have exhib- ited the same spirit in their art as applied to the or- namentation of their churches, and no German can free himself from fhe influence of the models which were thus originated, the protection of which be- comes the duty of the Sovereign. Germany is in no need of fresh military glory, nor does she require any new conquests, for she has already obtained once for all, on the field of battle, the right to exist as an united and independent nation. Germany possesses an army commensurate with her needs, and if Great Britain has a navy corre- sponding to her requirements, Europe in general cannot fail to regard it as a most important factor for the maintenance of peace. The British troops have filled me with the greatest admiration. If the possibility of a volunteer army is ever doubted, I shall be able to give such an army a testimony of efficiency. To the sea our thoughts are turned — the sea, which is the symbol of eternity. Seas do not separate; they unite. THE WAR LORD ii I am of opinion that in the position in which I am placed it is of far greater service to me to confer benefits on mankind than to inspire them with fear. My Hfe and my work belong to my people, the promotion of whose welfare is the noblest task of my kingly office. My Catholic subjects can rely on my Imperial pro- tection, wherever, and whenever they may stand in need of it. Our alliance with Austria-Hungary is a matter of public knowledge. I adhere to it with German sincerity, not merely because it happens to be con- cluded, but because I see in this defensive associa- tion the foundation of the balance of power in Europe as well as a legacy derived from German history. Just as the aloe, when it puts forth its blossoms, devotes its whole strength to this one task, unfolds from its ascending crest bloom after bloom — to the astonishment of the beholder — and then breaks and dries up at the root, so also fared the Holy Roman Empire. 12 THE WAR LORD I hope that all of you, clergy and laity alike, will help me to preserve religion among the people. Together we must labour to preserve to the Ger- manic race its \agour and the moral basis of its strength. That, however, is only possible by pre- serving for it religion — Protestant and Catholic alike. Aix is the cradle of the German Imperial power, for here the great Charles set up his throne, and the town of Aix has since retained some reflex of his glory. There is no work in the field of modern research which has not been published in our tongue, and no discovery in science which we are not the first to turn to account, to be subsequently adopted by other nations. Such is the World Power to which the German spirit aspires. The welfare of the working men lies near to my heart. Whether we are men with modern ideas, whatever the sphere of action in which our lot is cast, it is all one and the same thing. He who does not base his life on religion is lost. THE WAR LORD 13 If we would do justice in all respects to the great tasks laid upon us, we must not forget that the main foundation upon which this Empire rests is based on simplicity, the fear of God, and the high sense of moral duty possessed by our ancestors. The mighty German Army is the mainstay of the peace of Europe. True to the Teutonic character, we confine our Empite within definite limits, that we may have unlimited scope for the development of our resources within. In ever-widening circles does our speech extend its influence even across the sea. It is but human nature that every man should seek to earn for himself the best livelihood possible. The men read newspapers, and know in what ratio their wages stand towards the profits of the com- panies. That they should wish to have some share in such profits is intelligible enough. Every subject who prefers a wish or petition has, as a matter of course, the ear of his Emperor. I regard it as my royal duty to give my support to all concerned, masters and men alike, when differ- ences of opinion arise. 14 THE WAR LORD We must enable the workers to give free and peace- ful expression to their wishes and grievances, and give the authorities of the State opportunity con- stantly to acquire information concerning the cir- cumstances of the workers, and to keep in contact with them. I consider it the duty of the State to work, as far as it is possible, for the alleviation of present economic distresses, and, by organised effort, to bring about the practical recognition of that love for one's neighbour which grows in the soil of Christianity, as a duty to be undertaken by the collective power of the State. I am resolved to offer a helping hand for the amelioration of the condition of the labouring classes of Germany, as far as the circumstances, which necessarily limit the extent of my care, will permit. These limitations arise out of the neces- sity of preserving the capacity of German industry to compete in the markets of the world, and thereby to render secure its own existence and that of the employed ; for a decline of home production, brought about by the reduction in sales abroad, would de- prive not only the employers, but also the workmen, of their bread. THE WAR LORD 15 To me the word Social Democrat is synonymous with enemy of Empire and Fatherland. Those companies which employ a great number of my subjects to labour for them have also a duty to perform to the State and the commimes concerned, that is, to care for the welfare of the workmen to the best of their ability. The noblest duty of a Government is to protect the weaker classes of society and to assist them to attain to a higher economic and moral condition. The duty of striving with all one's energy to this end is the more imperative, the more strenuous and severe the struggle for existence becomes for the different classes of the people. It is one of the fimctions of the State so to regulate the time, the number of hours, and the conditions of the work, that the health of the workers may be maintained; and further, the dictates of morality, the economic needs of the workers, and their claim to a position of equality in the eyes of the law, must not be lost sight of. No words of man have ever been uttered worthy of comparison with the words of Christ. 1 6 THE WAR LORD In order to foster peaceful relations between the workers and their masters, we must consider the drawing up of legal regulations relating to various methods in which, by means of representatives pos- sessing their confidence, the workers may have some share in the regulation of common affairs, and be able to protect their interests in negotiating with the masters and with the officials of my Govern- ment. The protection to be given to the working classes against the arbitrary and almost unchecked exploita- tion of their labour; the restriction which the dic- tates of humanity and the laws of natural develop- ment demand should be placed on child labour; the consideration of the position of women in the households of working men, morally and econom- ically important as that is for family life, and other matters closely concerning the working classes, are susceptible of much better regulation. Our proposal aims at the better regulation and organisation of the industrial Courts of Arbitration, so that in the event of disputes arising between employers and employed these courts may act as conciliation boards to arrange the terms under which work shall be continued or resumed. THE WAR LORD 17 The strike movement that prevailed in the course of the past year (1889) in some parts of the country has prompted me to institute an inquiry into the question as to whether our Legislature, so far as is compatible vi^ith the existing order of things, suffi- ciently takes into account the legitimate and realisa- ble aspirations of our working population. The point at issue is, in the first place, how to secure Sunday as a day of rest for the workers, as well as the restriction of female and child labour as enjoined by the dictates of humanity and the laws of natural development. Whether we receive thanks or ingratitude for our endeavours on behalf of the amelioration of the condition of the ^vorking classes, I shall never allow these efforts to flag. I have the conviction that the introduction of the proposed State protection will lead us to the end in view, namely, the reconciliation of the working classes to their position in the social fabric. In these revolutionary times, when the spirit of unbelief is abroad in all lands, the sole support and only protection of the Church are to be found in the Imperial hand and under the aegis of the Ger- man Empire. 1 8 THE WAR LORD Nelson's famous signal is now no longer necessary. You all do your duty, and we, as a young naval nation, go to England to learn something from the British Navy. « Not less important, for the securing of amicable relations between employers and employed, are the means by which a guarantee may be given to work- ing men that, through representatives who enjoy their confidence, they shall have a voice in the regu- lation of their common employment, and be enabled to uphold their interests in dealing with their em- ployers. Only so long as peace reigns are we at liberty to be- stow our earnest thoughts upon the great problems, the solution of which, in fairness and equity, I consider the most prominent duty of our time. My House has always cared for the working classes. You can go your ways undisturbed in Lorraine and peacefully follow your several trades and profes- sions. The united German Empire gives you the assurance of peace. German you are, and German you will remain. So help us God, and our German sword. THE WAR LORD 19 Should it ever happen that the British and German Navies have to fight side by side against a common foe, then the famous signal " England expects that every man will do his duty," which England's great- est naval hero gave out before the battle of Trafal- gar, wSll find an echo in the patriotic heart of the German Navy. Instruction in history must aim more than hitherto at cultivating a proper comprehension of present- day affairs, and especially of the Fatherland's share in them. Accordingly, greater stress is to be laid on German history, particularly that of modern and most recent times. Ancient and mediaeval his- tory should be so taught that, by means of examples drawn from these epochs, the scholars may be made more open to learn lessons of heroism and historical greatness, and also obtain a good perception of the origin and development of our civilization. The German Empire has become a world empire. Everywhere in far-away parts of the globe live thousands of our compatriots. German goods, German science, German manufactures cross the ocean. The value of that which Germany has on the sea amounts to thousands of millions. 20 THE WAR LORD In the due care of the working men lies the most effective means of strengthening those forces which are called upon to resist with uncompromising severity every attempt to subvert by force the reign of law and order. Though the German Navy is specially intended for the safeguarding and preservation of peace, it will, I am confident, do its duty if called into action. Expert knowledge must be brought to bear on the consideration of the extent to which our industries are capable of bearing a greater burden of the cost of production resulting from stricter laws in favour of working men, without diminishing the field of remunerative employment open to our workers owing to the keen competition in the markets of the world. That would only result in injury to the economic position of the workers instead of the improvement which I am endeavoring to bring about. I hope that every one of you will agree with me in this, that it is our duty to hold our Army in respect, regard, and honour, and to keep it clear of all party strife and all meddling with political doctrines. THE WAR LORD 21 I would like to see the State mines develop into model institutions in respect of care for the workers, and as for private mines I am endeavouring to bring about the establishment of an organic connection between my mining officials and the working of such mines, with a view to placing them under a system of inspection corresponding to the inspec- tion to which factories are submitted, as it existed down to the year 1869. The more the working classes recognise the con- scientious earnestness with which the Empire strives satisfactorily to better their condition, the sooner will they realise the dangers that will fall to their lot if they make extravagant and impractic- able demands. The German Empire, far from being a danger to other States, will be respected and trusted by the nations, and will remain as heretofore a mainstay of peace. The British Navy is for the German Navy not only a model of technical and scientific perfection, but its heroes also, Nelson for instance, and others, have ever been, and ever will be, the guiding stars of German naval officers and crews. 22 THE WAR LORD Geography, political aS well as physical, should begin in the lowest class with one's native country, and should, above all, supplement and support the instruction in his^ry given in the different stages. Another aim of geographical instruction is to make the pupil more intimately familiar with the Father- land and its characteristic features, and further, to give him some understanding and correct idea of foreign countries. The present curriculum for cadets makes, according to my observations, too exacting demands on a large number of pupils. Teaching must be simplified by the elimination of all unnecessary details, and particularly by a better choice of matter to be com- mitted to memory, so that the less talented pupils may, with ordinary industry, follow the instruction given without over-pressure, and may cover the full course of work in the prescribed time. What the instruction loses in this way in extent it will gain in thoroughness. Sealed on the battlefields of France with streams of the blood of heroes, the brotherhood in arms of the German armies became the corner-stone of the new Empire and the bond which everlastingly unites the Princes and peoples of Germany. THE WAR LORD 23 Homer, that glorious man, about whom I have always been enthusiastic, Horace, Demosthenes, whose speeches must have filled everyone with delight, how were they read at school? With enthusiasm for the battle or the arms, or the descriptions of nature? Not at all. Under the scalpel of the grammatical and fanatical philologist each clause was dissected and split up, till to his delight he had found the bare skeleton, and then exhibited it for the admiration of all. It was enough to make one weep. As regards religious instruction, the ethical side of it should be given the greatest prominence, the chief stress being laid on the pupils being educated in the fear of God and in the joyful acceptance of the Christian faith, to be exacting towards them- selves, and tolerant towards others; and they should be strengthened in the conviction that loy- alty and devotion to ruler and Fatherland, as well as the fulfilment of all duties, rests on God's com- mandments. May we always be mindful that it is our duty to protect religion, which should be preserved for the nation, and to uphold morals and order. 24 THE WAR LORD My eyes rest with gratitude and trust upon my Army, for I know that the Army, on which the anxious love of the great Emperor was lavished from the years of 4iis youth to the last moments of his long life, on which God had showered so many blessings, and to which he bequeathed as a precious heritage the spirit of discipline, obedience, and loyalty, by means of which alone great deeds are possible, will ever be mindful of its high mission, and that it will fulfil every task entrusted to it. I am thankful for and touched by the rejoicings of those of the young generation who have grown up under the banner of the Empire. Before all else, however, I would impress upon the reverend heads of the Church, who have so great an influence upon our people, that they should labour with all their might, and with all the power at their command, to the end that respect for the Crown and confi- dence in the Government may take ever deeper and deeper root. The same blood runs in English and German veins. Our predecessors have gone; we remain; and it is our duty to preserve what they bequeathed us- THE WAR LORD 25 I express to you my sincerest congratulations that you and your people have succeeded by your own energy, without appealing to the aid of friendly powers, in defeating the armed forces which, as disturbers of the peace, invaded your country, in re-establishing order, and in protecting the inde- pendence of the country against attacks from with- out. {The Kruger telegram, January ^rd, 1896.) In the century to come, in spite of all new spirits and ideas, may the old loyalty to the monarchy show itself firm as a rock and as an example for other countries. Free scope for the development of the intellectual and material strength of the nation, the promotion of the public welfare thus obtained, the construction of a uniform code of law, the securing of an impar- tial administration of justice commanding respect, and the education of the young in the fear of the Lord and in loyalty to the Fatherland — these are the goal towards which the Empire has unceasingly striven. I come to the throne a man of thirty years of age. No one knows me. I must first of all gain the confidence of my colleagues. 26 THE WAR LORD It is easy to understand that an older generation, when it is suddenly deprived of its revered head, must find it difficult to be led by a younger hand, for opinions change as completely as do the prob- lems of the time. I am firmly resolved to meet the heavy responsi- bility of the inheritance that has fallen to me, by devoting to it all my powers. This is best accom- plished by fostering the army. I trust that I shall succeed, by careful fostering, in maintaining it in the condition in which my grandfather handed it to me, as an instrument in his hands to preserve peace, to gain the victory in war, and as an incom- parable school for the education of our people. The aim and end of all education, especially mili- tary education, is formation of character, based on the due co-ordination of physical, intellectual, and religious training and discipline. No side of edu- cation should be favoured at the expense of an- other. In giving instruction in modem languages, from the first stages upwards, the object to be kept in view is to stimulate and teach the cadets to make practical use of these languages. THE WAR LORD 2^ A consideration of the hours during which our young people work shows that it is absolutely necessary that the number of hours of study should be reduced. The most solid cement that binds our couritry to- gether is -the ordinary work of the day carried out harmoniously and in co-operation; and the blood which has been shed by all classes on the field of battle. The schools, taking their stand on the newly-won national basis, should have inspired the young peo- ple and made it clear to them that the new Imperial organisation was formed to be preserved. There is, however, nothing of the kind to be seen, and consequently, even in the short time which has elapsed since the Empire was founded, centrifugal tendencies have developed. The further development of the Imperial institu- tions, the strengthening of the bond that unites the German peoples, the necessity of averting the many dangers to which we are exposed, as well as the claims of a rapidly progressing development of all branches of human activity, constantly demand our unwearying and devoted attention. 28 THE WAR LORD Away with the Latin essay; it interferes with us, and it leads to a waste of time which might be devoted to German. I should like to see the national spirit fostered still more by the teaching of history, geography, and legendary lore. Let us begin at home. When we know all the ins and outs of our different chambers and rooms, then we can go to the museum and look round there. But, above all, we must be well up in the history of the Fatherland. Why are so many of our young men led astray? Why do so many reformers of the world make their appearance with their incoherent, confused theories? Why is it that there is always so much grumbling at our Government, and why are we so often referred to foreign countries for an example? Because young men do not know how our con- ditions have developed, and further, that they are but the outcome of the era of the French Revolu- tion. People ought not to look at the world through spectacles, but with their own eyes, and should find pleasure in everything around them — their Father- land and its institutions. THE WAR LORD 29 In lessons in German as well as in those in literature, in selecting passages for reading, lectures, and essays, side by side with classical antiquity, its myths and civilization, special attention should also be given to the Germanic legends and the national subjects and writings, and the pupil should also be made familiar with the intellectual life of other im- portant civilized nations of the present time, by introducing him to individual masterpieces of their respective literatures. Modern-classical schools are only hybrid institu- tions; they only provide a hybrid education, and the net result is an incomplete preparation for future Hfe. The basis of instruction in the gymnasium must be German. We ought to educate young Germans, not young Greeks and Romans. We must break away from the basis which has existed for centuries, from the old monkish education of mediaeval times, when Latin, together with a smattering of Greek, was of most importance. That is no longer our standard. We must make the German language the basis of instruction. German composition must be the central point around which everything else revolves. 30 THE WAR LORD The Army and the Emperor at its head can alone secure the safety of the Empire and the peace of the world. • The schools have over-produced, and to my mind have turned out too many highly-educated men, more than the nation requires and more than the people can support. That saying of Prince Bis- marck's is quite correct: the proletariat is made up of people who have passed higher examinations. I wish to bring the technical high schools to the forefront, for they have important problems to solve, not only of a technical, but also of a social character. Hitherto, if I may say so, our youths were led from Thermopylae via Cannae to Rossbach and Vion- ville ; but I would lead them from Sedan and Grave- lotte via Leuthen and Rossbach to Mantinea and Thermopylae. I think this is just the right way along which we ought to guide our youths. He who would educate must himself be educated. It cannot be said that this is universally true of the great body of teachers. THE WAR LORD 31 Form the minds o£ the young, and then we shall have different men leaving school. Then, also, we must abandon the principle that knowledge, not life, is the most important point to be considered. Our young people ought to be trained to meet the practical needs of modem life. It goes without saying that I will, as King of Prussia, as well as summus episcopus of my Church, make it my most sacred duty to take every care that the religious sentiments and the Christian spirit are fostered and increased in the schools. May the school respect and revere the Church, and may the Church, in its turn, assist the school and facilitate the further accomplishment of its tasks. Then we shall be able to educate our young people up to the requirements of our modern national life. The present century is passing away, and we shall soon enter into a new one. My ancestors have al- ways shown that by constantly feeling the pulse of the time they were able to anticipate the future course of events. Consequently, they remained at the head of the movements which they had re- solved to guide and lead on to new aims. 32 THE WAR LORD I believe that I have rightly understood the aims of the new spirit and of the century which is now drawing to a close, and I am resolved, as I was in the case of Social*Reform, to follow modern tend- encies in the matter of the education of the rising generations, for if this is not done now we shall be compelled to do it in twenty years' time. I look for soldiers. We want vigorous men who will also be intellectual leaders and servants of the Fatherland. In teaching modern languages special emphasis should be laid upon skill in speaking and the power to understand current writers. I regard Social Democracy as a passing phase which will wear itself out. Marvellous have been the achievements of technical science in our day, but they were only possible be- cause the Creator of heaven and earth has conferred on man the capacity and the desire to penetrate ever more deeply into the mysteries of His work, and to become better acquainted with the forces and the laws of nature in order to press them into the service of mankind. THE WAR LORD 33 I do lay special stress, considering the great import- ance which is now attached to a knowledge of Eng- lish, on the advisability of this language being taught in a more thorough-going fashion in our gymnasia. Therefore, side by side with Greek, English should everywhere be allowed as an alternative subject in all classes below the lower second form, and besides this, in the three upper classes of the gymnasia, wherever local circumstances render it advisable to make English a compulsory subject in the place of French, still retaining the latter, however, as an op- tional subject. It is the duty of a monarch to interest himself in the theatre, as I have seen from the example of my late father and grandfather, just because it may be a vast power in his hand. I trust that the artists who are at present gathered in the Academy will throw their whole strength into the effort to cultivate high art in a truly artistic spirit, and to prepare a worthy home for the Acad- emy pupils entrusted to their guidance. In their hands lies the responsibility of fostering the sacred flame, and nourishing the fire of genuine artistic in- spiration, without which all work in the domain of art becomes stunted and valueless. 34 THE WAR LORD Headmasters, bearing in mind the maxim multum, non multa, will to an increased extent have regard to the fact that an equally high level of performance is not to be exacted for all branches of study, but that the most important of them, having regard to the character of the different institutions, must be brought forward more prominently and studied more deeply. . The stage must contribute to the formation of the mind and character, and to the ennobling of the moral conceptions of the people. The theatre is one of the tools with which I work. In teaching Greek the utmost emphasis must be laid on the necessity of disregarding useless minutiae, and special care must be taken that not merely the ethical conceptions of the Greeks, but also the inti- mate connection between the ancient world and modem civilization should receive due attention. Even in England I have always met with the most genuine respect for German technical ability, and I have recently in that country had evidence of how much our technical education and achievements are appreciated. THE WAR LORD 35 I look upon art as the most effective means of edu- cating the people. The most favourable condition for the solution of an artistic problem is not to be found in the calling of committees or in the appointment of all kinds of prize courts and competitions, but the old way prac- tised in ancient classical times, and also subsequently in the Middle Ages. That is to say, the direct inter- course of the person who gives the commission with the artist, affords the best guarantee for an artistic result and the successful performance of the task. Sculpture has still for the most part remained un- touched by the so-called modern tendencies and movements. It still stands there, noble and sublime. How is it with art in general throughout the world ? It takes its models and draws from the springs of great Mother Nature, and she. Nature, in spite of her great, apparently unrestricted boundless free- dom, yet moves according to everlasting laws, which the Creator has set for Himself, and which can never be transgressed or broken without endanger- ing the development of the world. 36 THE WAR LORD I have conferred my high Order of the Black Eagle on His Excellency, Professor Dr. von Menzel. This, the highest mark of honour ever paid to an artist, is intended to be a token of my gratitude for the service which he has rendered to my House by his art, and at the same time an incentive to the disciples of art and painting to strive to walk in the path so successfully pursued by Menzel, and to do likewise. Every true work of art should contain in itself a grain of the artist's individual character. The theatre should not be merely an important factor in education, the propagation of morality, but should also be the embodiment of grace, beauty, and artistic imagination. We should leave the theatre not discouraged at the recollection of mournful scenes, of bitter disappointments, but purified, ele- vated, and with renewed strength to fight for the ideals which every man strives to realise. Art must be helpful, must influence our people in an educative way ; it must also make it possible for the lower classes of society, when hard toil and labour are over, to rise again to ideals. THE WAR LORD 37 Actual life makes it its duty to bring before our eyes day by day the most miserable realities. Our modern authors, who have ever more and more inclined to set this before our eyes on the stage, are setting themselves an unwholesome task, and producing work which cannot but have a depressing influence upon us. The cultivation of ideals is the greatest work of civilization. The man who breaks away from the law of beauty, the feeling for aesthetics and harmony, of which every human heart is sensible, even when it is unable to give it expression, and finds his main principle in the thought of some special tendency, some defi- nite solution of what are rather technical problems, sins against the primary source and origin of art. The Rhine: the river where grow our vines, the name of which is endeared to us by our legends, the river where every cast}e, every town, speaks to us of our past. The fullest measure of freedom and leisure I con- sider necessary for thfe artist. 38 THE WAR LORD When we look at the splendid remains of classical antiquity there comes across us again the self -same feeling: Here, too, prevails an eternal, permanent law — the law of beauty, the law of harmony, the law of aesthetics. This law is expressed by the ancients in such a marvellous, overpowering way and such perfect form, that we, with all our modern delicacy of feeling and all our practical skill, are proud if we are told, with regard to some specially excellent performance, this is almost as good as was done nineteen hundred years ago — almost. Art which descends to advertising is no longer art, even if it be lauded a hundred or a thousand times over. Great ideals have become for us Germans a per- manent possession, while other nations have more or less lost them. The German nation is now the only people left which is called upon in the first place to protect and cultivate and promote great ideals, and one of these great ideals is that we should render it possible for our working and toiling classes to take pleasure in the beautiful. The feeling of sympathy for science which is innate in every Prussian king is also active in me. THE WAR LORD 39 If civilization is to fully perform its task, it must permeate to the lowest ranks of the people. By God's grace our German stock has been able to produce mighty heroes of thought, from Boniface and Walter von der Vogelweide down to Goethe and Schiller, and they have become a light and a blessing to all posterity. They worked for humanity at large, and yet they were strictly well-contained Germans, that is to say, personalities, men. We need such men to-day more than ever. Under the much-used word freedom, and under its banner, artists often degenerate into monstrosity and exaggeration and conceit. All over the world an extreme respect for German art is observable. May it ever remain at this high level. I regard it as my duty, in the spirit of my parents, to hold my hand over my German people, its rising generation, to cultivate in them the sense of the beautiful, to develop in them a taste for art, but only on a definite path, only within definite limits, which lie in the feeling for beauty and harmony, that exists in the hearts of men. 40 THE WAR LORD The true artist needs no mountebank tricks, no puffs in the Press, no connection. I do not believe that the great masters of art whom you regard as your models, either in ancient Greece or in Italy, or in the time of the Renaissance, ever resorted to adver- tising. Every man, however simple-minded he may be, has a feeling for what is beautiful or ugly. It is my firm conviction that every young man who joins a students' " Korps " will receive the true di- rection of his life from the spirit which prevails in it. It is the best education which a young man can get for his future life. And he who scoffs at the German students' " Korps " does not understand their real meaning. I hope that as long as there are German students' Korps, the spirit that is fostered in their Korps, and by which their strength and courage is steeled, will be preserved, and that you will always take delight in handling the duelling blade. The real meaning of our duels is often misunderstood by the general public. But that must not lead us astray. You and I who have been Korps' students know bet- ter than that. THE WAR LORD 41 The development of the defensive power of other European States renders it a serious and even im- perative duty for us also to take into consideration the development of the powers of defence of the Empire by thorough-going measures. Why did the German Empire sink into decay? Because the old Empire was not founded on a strictly national basis. The idea of universal rule that un- derlay the Holy Roman Empire precluded a develop- ment on national German lines. Side by side with the scions of the noble families of the land, side by side with the sons of my brave officers and officials, who, by old tradition, form the backbone of our body of officers, I look to find the future supporters of my army also among the sons of honourable families of the middle classes, in which love of King and Fatherland, warm sympathy with the military class, and Christian morality are fostered and cultivated. In these days nobility of birth alone cannot, as for- merly, claim the privilege of supplying the army with its officers. But the nobility of sentiment which has at all times animated our officers, shall and must be maintained unimpaired. 42 THE WAR LORD I must disapprove of entry into an army being made dependent upon the possession of a substantial pri- vate income, a state of things which can only keep out of the army flie sons of families not endowed with much wealth, but in sentiment and conception of life closely akin to our officers. In my Army every soldier is to receive lawful, just, and worthy treatment, because such treatment forms the essential foundation towards fostering the pro- moting in the men willingness and devotion to their calling, and love and confidence in their superiors. The essence of nationality is demarcation from the outside world by a definite boundary to correspond with the personal characteristics of a nation arid its racial idiosyncrasies. It is against my wishes that in my Army the prestige of the officers should be in proportion to the amount of private income required to join the regiments, and I have a specially high opinion of those regi- ments, the officers of which are able to make them- selves comfortable with small means, and yet do their duty with that satisfaction and cheerfulness which have always distinguished Prussian officers. THE WAR LORD 43 I desire with all my heart that when his duty is done every ofl&cer may lead a happy hfe ; but we must earnestly and vigorously resist the tendency of lux- ury to get the upper hand in the army. As in the Middle Ages manly strength and courage were steeled by jousts or tournaments, so the spirit and habits which are acquired from membership of a Korps furnish us with that degree of fortitude which is necessary to us when we go out into the world, and which will last as long as there are German tmi- versities. Come what may, we will hold high our colours and our traditions, bearing in mind the saying and the brave deeds of Albrecht Achilles, who said : " I do not know any more reputable place to die in, than in the midst of enemies." That, too, is my own deep- est conviction. It is only by carrying out the well-tried principle of universal military service that we can expect that those qualities of our Army, on which its strength and its high reputation are based, can continue to re- tain for Germany in the future that position of au- thority- amongst the Powers which she has hitherto enjoyed. 44 THE WAR LORD If you are good soldiers, you must also be good Christians and religious at heart. It is the soldier and the army, not Parliamentary majorities and votes, that have welded the German Empire together. My confidence rests upon the Army. It is my will and pleasure that more vigorous steps than heretofore be taken to prevent duels between my officers. The occasions for duels are often of a trivial character, private quarrels and affronts, an amicable settlement of which could be effected with- out detriment to military honour. Sorrow shared is half sorrow. Officers must admit the injustice of attacking the honour of another; but if an officer has done this wrong by some hasty impulse or in a moment.of ex- citement, he is acting in a chivalrous spirit if, in- stead of persisting in his wrong, he makes advances with a view to an amicable settlement. In like man- ner, whoever has suffered any insult or affront is bound to accept any advances made with a view to a reconciliation, so far as military honour and good morals allow. THE WAR LORD 45 The i«tildeans wlrich have to be feced bv the Ger- ntan EnifMre and pe<^es have grown to a tonmdaide extern, and thTO\m on me and mv Govemitsent nn- nsaal and severe e^ort. which can raily be crowned with success if the Germans stand at c«r back onited and firrr.. and rajoancing party discord. Yon wesr ihe Emperor's uniform, yo" have thereby beeai givea a j«eieie::ce over other mexL The commander w1k>, by God's witt. loses his ship or gx>es down in her after giorioo^Iy conteidingr with the eksneatSs dies;, in my t^nnioxL, quite as gr-or- i^us a death as the leader wh:> falls sword in hand at the head of his raiment whilst in the act of srcmming the er;e~:ys position. With deep sparrow did I take xsp the crowt: : on all sides meal doubted me; cm afl sides did I eacouBter misconcqptions. Chie ihii^ alone had coirideice in :::!e. one diii^ akme believed in me — ii was the Army, and srrptMrted by it. and ndyiug^ npoa oar God as cf rfd. I tradeitoofc my heavy ocke. knoTving we.- ihai the Amry was ihe niain siappon: of my coriitry. the main pillar of th-e Pnzssian dircre, ro which God's decree had called roe. 46 THE WAR LORD Under the weight of the foot of a haughty conqueror our people evolved from its heart the noblest of thoughts, that it is the highest honour to devote life and goods in military service to the Fatherland : uni- versal liability to service. May the main pillars of our Army ever be unas- sailed. These pillars are bravery, sense of honour, and absolute, iron, blind obedience. It lies with you to maintain, in the new century, as in the old, the qualities by which our forefathers made the Army great, and to put them into practice ; simplicity and unassuming modesty in daily life, ab- solute surrender of self to the service of the King, and entire devotion of all the powers of mind and body with restless energy to the perfecting and de- velopment of our troops. What my grandfather did for his land Army, that will I do for my Navy in the same manner, and I will, without faltering, continue and carry through the work of reorganisation, so that it, too, may be able to stand with equal authority at the side of my combative forces on land, and that by its means the German Empire may be in a position to win abroad a place it has never yet attained. THE WAR LORD 47 One of the main principles wliich, so long as I have had the honour to be at the head of my Army, I have in all places proclaimed and upheld, is tradition. The most important inheritance which my illus- trious grandfather and fatlier bequeathed to me, and which I entered upon with joy and pride, is the Army. Our Xavy is, of course, still small compared with that of our enemies abroad, but tlie secret of its strength lies in good discipline and in the obedience of the crews to their supreme commander and their superior officers. On our flag you see the eagle, the noblest of crea- tures. Exulting in his strength, he soars in the air in the rays of God's sun ; he knows naught of fear or danger. Such should be our ambition and all our aims. It is a sign that we Germans are Christians, that in even,^ tmdertaking we engage in, especially the most important of all, namely, the training for the defence of the Fatherland, we always begin by giving honour to God. 48 THE WAR LORD What is the secret of the fact that we have so often overcome the enemy with inferior numbers? It is discipline. What is discipline? It is united co- operation, united qjjedience. He who is no good Christian is no good man and also no Prussian soldier, and can under no circum- stances perform what is required of a soldier in the Prussian Army. I feel myself both refreshed and reinvigorated as often as I feel the waves of the fresh sparkling life of a Hansa city washing round me. I will never rest until I have raised my Navy to a position similar to that occupied by my Army. Thank God, old and young, high and low through- out the German Empire, now follow with afifection- ate interest the work of each of our few warships which has duties to perform in foreign waters. Wherever a German has fallen while faithfully ful- filling his duty to the Fatherland, and there lies buried, and wherever the German Eagle has thrust his talons into a country, that country is German, and will remain German. THE WAR IjORD « Yoxi have, as searoai, sworn d»e oad» cc ihe ijibc3i. wi33ie and red 5^. Bbck i? Di5cjI ci -cr,--k 3Bd xDccsmiiig, ■wisn:e r^: pleasore ind rarreaiinn. aud i«d of lie bioiod wiidi wssnx of yonr aucestircrs siiea f or ii»e Fadjoiaasd. It is 7hs pC'Trer of rrsdrrion -ra-hiri cm lie add csf barne as Ts-eH as in peace -:iake; :3sr/s bearts beai hig-her ic~ teiK axid fonarrr. and inspire; tiiem t-o brave deei^ 3 hope liiai. assisted bj tie German Xaxj Ijeagiae. we shi? sDCceed in canv irjcirig ±!e German naiioc:: CTOire and inore of the neresshj C'f a po'srernil jaaTv, canrnjensntaie -witii our interest arsd abJe to protect Aem. I veiijj belatTie iiai er-eryooe rznst fee2 a toucb cf inspiratJor; iv-hen ise starsds betcire lie ahar and Jocdcs at the craciSx. l^et tis reral: the words of the Great Sett:jr : ~ Lord, show me tie way wiridh I mnst go." His w:aT led tdm C'ver heigtes and throaii depths. thr^-oirh "ri^Tooe; "woc and disapporntrrje-Tts. Bat he neTcr despaired. We, loa. rntst waS: in the ssme ■nati. so THE WAR LORD If the strengthening of the Navy, in spite of constant entreaties and warnings during the first eight years of my reign, had not been persistently refused, in the course of whiah time I was not even spared scorn and mockery, how differently would we then have been able to promote our thriving commerce and our interests over the sea. All the works of man perish and decay. The foreigner has learned the consequences of of- fending the German Emperor and his soldiers; a severe lesson has been giVen to the enemy; and all nations have learnt how German soldiers fight, con- quer and die. All the world respects our system of training and our military science. It is my intention to present to the city of Bielefeld a reproduction in bronze of the exceedingly suc- cessful statue of the Great Elector which is intended for the " Siegesallee." This will be a token of my grateful recollection of the reception given to me by the city, and will serve as an indication that, like this ancestor of mine, I am the possessor of an in- flexible determination to proceed fearlessly in the path that has once been recognised as the right one, and this in spite of all opposition. THE WAR LORD 51 It is a wonderful structure that the Emperor Freder- ick, with his great father and their great paladins, helped to erect, and bequeathed to us as the German Empire. In all tlie glory of its magnificence it stands there, the empire which our fathers yearned to see, and of which our poets have sung. Well, then, instead of quarrelling as hitherto in barren strife as to how separate chambers, halls, or sections of this building ought to be fvunished, may otir peo- ple, blazing up like the October bonfires in enthusi- asm for ideals, strive to emulate their ideal second Emperor and, above all, take pleasure in the noble structure and help to protect it. May tlie commerce of the citj* of Bremen develop under the shadow of peace, may it flourish and prosper, mindful of the great daj^s of the old Han- seatic League, whose motto not only you but all of us must constantly bear in mind if we desire to make progress in the markets of the world : " Xazigctre ni'ccssc est, inx-ere twn est necesse." With great anxiety I have had to obsene what slow progress the Germans have made in the understand- ing of, and interest in, questions of world-wide im- portance. 52 THE WAR I.ORD Every man h;is his task to perforin and an aim to jmrsue, and if every man interprets lii» duty an strictly as did the f Jreal ICIcctor, and all the members of my House, in th^ conviction that he is responHihle, and that he will be called u|)on lo render an account of what he has done, then I am firmly convinced that a great future awaits our German bathcrland. The Great Elector is the one amoiip,' my anccstorn whom I have regarded with the most cnthuhiastic admiration, and from my youth up have set before my eyes as my model. It is understood that a defensive fleet rlocs not merely serve to |)rotect the interests of the traders of our great commercial cities, but that it is also needed, and bitterly needed, for the pn^tection of the industry of our entire jjcf^ple and their hucccss in the world. Our ]nto])]i: must resolve to make sacrifKres ; above all, they must divest themselves of their passi^m for seek- ing the highest good in ever more and more shaqjly accentuated party struggles. They must a;ase to place the party atx^vc the welfare of the whole. THE WAR LORD 53 I am passionately fond of the sea, and delight in ob- serving and watching natural signs, and, like a true German, like to draw conclusions from nature to meet my own case. The great problems which confront me, and which concern the promotion of the general welfare of my subjects, I am not able to solve through the agency of the State officials alone. For the elevation £ind the strengthening and developing of the moral and religious life of my people I require the assistance of the noblest in the land — my nobility. On these banks of the Rhine, that river of romance so familiar in our history, where every mountain has its story and every House of God speaks its sublime message, every note of welcome and every cordial word must exercise a magic spell on the human heart. Each of the HohenzoUern Princes was from the out- set of his career conscious that he was only God's vicegerent upon earth, that he would have to render an account of his work to a higher King and Master, and that he must faithfully perform the work ap- pointed him by the Almighty to do. 54 THE WAR LORD Perhi^ I may be able to fulfil that part of the Great Elector's dream which, owing to the subseiiuent struggles that we encountered in the course of our development, has *lmd to remain in abeyance. I mean the way over tlie sea. Empires of world-wiile power are not built up in a day. The source from which nf his life — "A sure stronghold our God is still " — in hoc signo tnnccs. The link which unites me to this province (Schles- wig-Holstein), and which makes this province dearer to me than any other, is the gem which spar- kles by my side, her Majesty the Empress, a daugh- ter of this province, a model oT all the virtues that adorn a German Princess. THE WAR LORD 55 Among tlie many ernmerrt- qaaKties wincli tbe Ameri- caQS possess, it is, above aE, tiieir sginik of entsprise, their sense of order, and tfadr iuvtaiLive capacity, wMcii attract tiie attention of rfie whole world. A grfeodid reception accorded to a raler by his feitiifnl snbjects always touches his heart. The m^ore Gennans come oat on to the water, whether to comgete ia sailing notches, or to voyage across the ocean, or in the senrice of our naval ensign, the better it is for the Fatfaerland. The reigning Hoose of Hohenzollem is equipped with a hi^ sense of doty derived from the con- seiouaiess that it is appointed by God to its position. It is one of the j^ivileges of the Princes of the House of HohenzoEem that th^ can from their tenth year devote tiieir energies to the service of the Fatherland by entering at that age the ist Regiment of Guards, a r^imart whici. has numbered many Hohenzollem Princes amongst its officers. I hope tliat the Hohen- zollem Princes wiH devote their services to the navy with the same zesL 56 THE WAR LORD Germans feel themselves all the more drawn to- wards the people of the United States because they are connected with the North Americans by the many close ties whfch community of origin involves. The prevailing sentiment of the two nations is that of close relationship and tried friendship, and the future can only strengthen the heartiness of our re- lations. To be cured of presumption is a lesson of which we all stand in need. We live in a state of transition. Germany is gradu- ally growing out of her childhood, and will soon be entering upon her period of youth. It is, therefore, high time that we should throw off our childish ail- ments. We are passing through difficult and ex- citing times, in which, unfortunately, the judgment of the great majority of the people is wanting in ob- jectivity. Brandenburgers, a great future is still reserved for us, and I am" still leading you on to a glorious des- tiny. Only do not let a gloom be cast on your out- look into the future, or the pleasure you take in united effort be lessened by mere carping criticism and discontented partisan talk. THE WAR LORD 57 Our first and foremost duty is to show ourselves worthy of our ancestors and their acliievements. And that we can only do by an undeviating adher- ence to the paths which they traced out for our guidance. It is the Kingship by tlie grace of God, the King- ship with its heavy duties, its never-finished, unend- ing toils and labours, with its dread responsibility to the Creator alone, from which no man, no minister, no House of Deputies, and no people can release the Prince. The present age delights in casting many a glance backward at the past, and in comparing it with tlie existing state of things, mostlj" to tlie disadvantage of tlie latter. He who can look back at such a glorious past as, thank God, we Germans can, does well to do so, in order to learn many a lesson there- from. In a monarchical state this is called tradi- tion. Catchwords alone are powerless to effect anjihing, and to the incessant, captious criticisms of the new course of our policy and those who are responsible for it, I quietly but firmly reply. " !My course is the right one, and in it I shall continue to steer." 58 THE WAR LORD I regard it as one of my highest duties to promote the further development of our economic activity. The noble fornj of our great departed Emperor William is ever present to our eyes with its mighty triumphs. To what were they due? To the fact that my grandfather had the most firm belief in his divinely-appointed office, combined with the most unwearied devotion to duty. I do not disguise from myself the fact that I can never make all the members of our nation equally happy and contented. But I have good hope that I shall succeed in bringing about a state of things with which all can be content who have the will to be so. A glance at the history of our lands of Brandenburg suffices to show how the Hohenzollerns and Bran- denburgers have ever belonged to one another, and how by the force of events and the historical de- velopment of our land they now form but a single conception. What we have lived to see, what has been accom- plished, we owe to the great Emperor William and to his confidence in God. THE WAR LORD 59 I am thinking now of German women and maids. When I was on the battlefield of Vionville I thought of how nobly they gave their sons, their husbands, and their lovers to assist in the work of regaining for us the Empire. It is incumbent upon them to bring up a new generation of vigorous men. In our mother, our good German woman, lies a vast reserve of power that none can overcome. Our great struggles with foreign foes without and our domestic legislation at home were always guided by the thought of their responsibility for the people placed under their rule, and for the country en- trusted to their care. That party which dares to attack the foundations of the State, which rebels against religion, and which does not even spare the person of the Sovereign, must be crushed. I shall rejoice to know that every man's hand is in mine, be he workman, landowner, or prince, if only I have his help in this conflict. So long as the peasant of Brandenburg stands by us, and we can be certain that Brandenburg will respond to our work and help us, no Hohenzollern will despair of his task. 6o THE WAR LORD It is, of course, my first duty to do everything that is possible to preserve peace, and this is only natural, considering what work The North German Lloyd is called upon to perform; for trade and commerce can only thrive and flourish when business can be conducted under sure care and protection. There were two circumstances which made it pos- sible for my ancestors and my House to accomplish their task in the manner they did. The first, the main circumstance, was the fact that, above all other princes, and in an age when such thoughts and feel- ings were perhaps as yet somewhat uncommon, they felt and asserted their belief that they were person- ally responsible to the Lord in Heaven. The sec- ond circumstance was that they had the people of Brandenburg at their back. The tree which we see growing, and which we have to foster is the German Imperial oak. It is destined to healthy growth, for it stands under the care of the Brandenburgers, in whose country it is rooted. It has weathered many a storm, and has frequently threatened to decay, but the trunk and its offshoots, rooted in the soil of Brandenburg, will, by God's grace, endure to all eternity. THE W-\R LORD 6i Secure is that peace which stands behind the shield and under the sword of the German ilichael. It is a glorious undertaking for all nations to aim at the estabhshment of peace, but there is a flaw in all these calculations. So long as mankind is possessed by original sin, so long will war and hatred, en\y and discord, prevail, and so long will man attempt to overreach his neighbour. The standard of right and wrong apph-ing among men apphes also amongst nations. Let it, therefore, be the aim of us Germans at least to stand together, firm as a sohd rock. There may be moments when misgivings arise in the world of commerce, when it seems to the uninitiated outsider that critical times are approaching. You may, however, rest assured that there are many things which are not so bad as they appear. Each new vessel built by your company (The Xorth German Lloyd), each new success which one of your vessels achieves, each new ser\-ice established, fills me, and not me only, but also many other people of this countr\- like-minded with myself, with pride and satisfaction. 62 THE WAR LORD In the presence of the statue of the victorious and illustrious monarch the Emperor Frederick III. we, of the younger generation, solemnly vow to pre- serve what he wt»n for us on the battlefield, to guard the crown which he wrought, to defend the Imperial Territories against all comers and to keep them German — so help us God and our German sword ! We will work according to the right, and will not desist in the struggle, so that we may free our country of this malady which is invading not our people, but also our family life, and, above all, is striving to shake the position of woman — the most sacred thing we Germans know. Let it be the duty of my House to foster and protect trade and commerce in profound peace for many a long year to come. When anything is mentioned in the Press or in public life which is somewhat obscure, for unfor- tunately it not rarely happens that my words and utterances are given a meaning which they do not bear, remember the maxim of an old Emperor, who' said, " The Emperor's word must not be twisted or explained away." THE WAR LORD 63 I beiiere that zs time e<5es oa the cwrFictian will ever more and more gzin groand, that the detniisp- ment of ocr great water-ways is abscdntety neces- sarv, and wiH be trai^ht witr btesings for both in- terests — mdnstiT and agncnhnre. The King of King's caSeth zx xohmieers f:r ie front. WTio win prav for the Enqjire? Oh! wtudd Aat it nighz be said here: the King called aad they all came, all of tien. Let not one of ns be absent It is with joy tiiat. on bdialf of the Inqienal Yadit Qnb, of which I am ConimodoFe, and also on be- half of 2-1 fdlow-yachtsmen, I greet the newhr-es- raVisbed Lobeck Yacht Chih. I hope that the fc'rncinf : f t^-~ £nb may "::«e taken as a sign c f the isnienoy cf the nation to se^ its frtnre n:-c»re anc ntcne upon the water. The German En^iiie, from its T^y natnre. is boond to come to the a^istance of its citizets whenever they are opfvessed in a f (H^gn land. The proUenB which proTeo insoin't^e to the Holy Roman Enqnre. the modem German Enrpiie is in a positicHi to s^^e. aiiiiv. 64 THE WAR LORD God has not withdrawn a single word of His prom- ises. True prayers have power even to-day to throw down the dragon banner into the dust, and to plant the banner of the Cross on the wall. Jerusalem, that city built on a hill, which we see at our feet, vividly calls to our mind that stupendous work of redemption of our Lord and Saviour. It bears witness to us of that common work which, in- dependently of creeds and nationality, unites all Christians in Apostolic Faith. The ver\- example given us by Jerusalem is an urgent warning to us to keep in the background as far as possible the minor differences of our creeds, so that, firmly united here in the East, the Evan- gelical Church and the Evangelical Faith may carry on their work. Otherwise we can do nothing. Xothing but the lives which Christians lead can make any impression upon ^lohammedans. No one can blame them if they have no respect for the name of Christian. For the Christians are split up into rival sects, and they have to be even re- strained from flying at one another's throats by external force of arms. THE WAR LORD 65 Mv whole ta^ for the fntnre will be to enaUe the seeds of jHrKperitv that have been sown thixragbout the Ttmpirp to genmnate in peace and security. Let evesy mati, whatever his position in life, what- ever his calling, i^ke care that all who bear the name of the CTJiciSed Lord may so walk nndo" the banner of His gioriocs name, that ther may tiion^h over aD the Bowexs of daifaoe^ that ^jong ia'tmiii gin and seffidmes- Xhe German Ennjire aiid the German name have acq^riref a pt esstige thmnghr.TTT the Ottcanan Empi re greater than fliey hare ever oijoyed before. It is inoimbent npon bs to ^low what the Qnistian re- I^MHt realty is, and iSsat it is oar sim ple dnty to exeiose Chostian rliai !■% eten towards ir