The German Emperor has made another striking speech, this time
at Aix-la-Chapelle. He declared that "the mighty German Army was the support of the peace of Europe," amid which " the German tongue was passing beyond seas." Every "thought of science is first, turned to account by us, to be after- Wards adopted by others. This is the world-wide imperium after which the Germanic genius strives," and may attain if "the Empire is rooted in simplicity and the fear of God." The Pope bad always kept a high opinion of the piety of Germans, and had recently told the German Ambassador that the country in Europe where order and discipline still pre- vailed with respect for authority 'and regard for he Church was Germany. The " two great creeds" must therefore, while living side by side, keep in view one great aim,—to, uphold and Strengthen the fear of God. " He wbo doei not found himself upon religion is a lost man." We believe the Epaperor is quite sincere in these passionate expressions; but Ms piety does not prevent his seeking a great fleet, as, indeed, he acknowledged next day at CrefS1d, or longing for wealth.for his people, or on occasion launching troops at, his enemies, Who certainly are not merciful. Ris 'is, in fact,,a many- faceted mind, and its colour changes with the angle upon Which the light happens to fall.
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