The Juno number of the German magazine Nord and Siid
contains a number of articles by well-known Englishmen upon the relations between Great Britain and Germany. The most important of these contributions is by Mr. Balfour, who writes with all the analytic power that we are accustomed to expect from him. Ho first gives with admirable clarity the reasons why a war of aggression against Germany would be impossible for any British Government, and adds that "if Englishmen were sure that a German fleet was only going to be used for defensive purposes—i.e., against aggression—they would not care how large it was." The latter part of the article is devoted by Mr. Balfour to showing, with the greatest possible delicacy, why it is that Great 'Britain regards with suspicion the great growth of the Gortakan Navy. Ho concludes with a statement of his own warm belief that no conflict will take place between the two countries, and that Germany will yet teach Europe that "organized military power may be used in the interests of peace as effectually as in those of war."
