We may note that by one of those sudden turns
which are so bewildering in German affairs the officially inspired Press of Germany—and almost the whole Press is officially inspired in regard to foreign matters—is now clamouring for better relations with England and fiercely demanding a clean slate and a fresh start under which Germany and England are to become almost partners. To these demands the answer is plain. "Certainly we will he as friendly as you like provided that friendship with you is not to involve hostility to France or Russia—is not, that is, to be purchased by the sacrifice of our friends." If the governing people in Germany meant business and honest business there would not be all this swaggering and braggadocio—these menacing rattles of the sabre to establish peace and goodwill.
"He who in quest of silence silence hoots Is apt to cause the hubbub he imputes."
Those who say, " Be my brother or I will slay you, or if I cannot reach you then that friend of yours whom you have made so stubborn by your encouragement," are not the true friends of peace.
