An odd story is in circulation which is probably false,
but eehich is worth recording. It is said that among the large projects over which the German Emperor dreams, is one for 'Winning Holland, and with her, ships, colonies, and commerce, without a war. A marriage between his eldest eon and the young Queen would give him such influence in Holland that toe Dutch might consent to enter the Empire on the Bavarian t .rms. To further this project the Kaiser desires to con- e Hate Dutchmen, and in the invasion of the Transvaal he tuought he discerned his opportunity. Hence his telegram, :4nd the abortive effort to introduce German troops into Pretoria vici Delagoa Bay. The scheme is an adroit one, but lacks solid foundation, for the Dutch are proud of their iudependence, and the Boers have no wish to exchange King Log for King Stork. They are most civil to Germany just at present, but Mr. Hofmeyr's speech embodies their inner sentiments.
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