13 MAY 1893, page 5

The German Emperor's Defeat. T He Defeat Of The German Army

Bill, from whatever point of view it is regarded, is a very serious affair. In the first place, it increases—only a little perhaps, but still increases—the probability of war.......

Topics Of The D.y.

A BAD BEGINNING OF COMMITTEE. T HE Committee stage has not commenced under good auspices. Mr. Balfour's very lively and, for the most part, good-humoured speech on Saturday......