The degree of D.C.L. was conferred on the German Emperor
at Windsor on Friday week by a deputation from Oxford beaded by the Chancellor, Lord Curzon. In presenting the diploma the Chancellor alluded to the Emperor's friendly telegrams to the Oxford crew and his keen personal interest in the selection of the German Rhodes Scholars. In his reply the Emperor expressed his regret that he had been unable to revisit Oxford in person and revive his pleasant memories of that " venerable and historic site of English learning." National development, both moral and material, largely depended on the standard of culture and education which a country attained, and for centuries Oxford had pursued this lofty task and fulfilled it for England in a most effective manner. The Emperor went on to say that it had been his special pleasure to select, in accordance with the will of " your great country- man, Cecil Rhodes," scholars of German nationality who were enabled to enjoy the great benefits of Oxford teaching. " The opportunity given to young Germans to associate with young Englishmen daring their studies is the pleasing result of the broad views of Rhodes. Under the fostering care of the Alma Mater of Oxford the young people will be given the opportunity of studying the character and qualities of their respective nations, thereby promoting good-fellowship amongst them- selves, as well as helping to create an atmosphere of mutual respect and friendship between our two countries."
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