"The Emperor, being always practical, had to do something and
of course he caused the French to think that the German military preparations were being directed against them. I can assure you that the Emperor himself is glad that the Germans are left in peace, for a long time will be required before these preparations are completed." Herr Hebei pledges his word for the truth of his statement, adding that Germany would certainly have been compromised if she had not made new preparations. He adds that Poincare is "an enormous power," and that it is "precisely because Poincare is there that Germany must not compromise herself. We have had more than enough of the Turkish defeat." The views on national defence publicly expressed by Herr Hebei are in harmony with this remarkable letter, and probably represent the opinions of the Socialist members of the Reichstag.
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