7 AUGUST 1915, Page 3

Paris Sunday papers reproduce from the Universal, of Bucharest, a

charaderistie telegram addressee by the Kaiser to his sister, the Queen of Greece, but evidently designed for Balkan consumption: "My destructive sword has crushed the Russians. They will need six months to recover. In a short while I will announce new victories won by my brave soldiers, who have shown themselves, invincible in battle against nearly the whole world. The war drama is now coming to its close. My kindest regards to Tino [the King of Greece]." If the telegram is not genuine, it is a masterpiece of impersonation, with its blending of frightfulness and affability.