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The German Emperor appears to be courting France. On May

29th at a luncheon given by the 2nd Guards' Mess he Made a speech welcoming two French officers who were present, and expressing satisfaction at their brotherhood in arms in China. General Bonnal made a short speech of thanks, and called characteristically for a cheer for the "Emperor of:soldiers." Nevertheless, the French Minister of War only this week rebuked a regiment which had written up on some memorial "Gloria victis," declaring that Arm victis " was the truer expression, that glory was only for conquerors, and that they must learn to conquer.

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