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Show THE GERMJLS EXTtKOB. Oxly a few months ago, the statesmen of Europe looked with anxiety to Ihe doings of the young ruler of the Germans. When he allowed the "iron-chancellor" to retireund nominated an old soldier, comparatively unknown in diplomatic diplom-atic circles, to the first office In the emnlrc this was thought to indi cate that a departure was to be made from the peaceful policy of Bismarck, Bis-marck, and ako that the young Kmperor wtntvd to hold the reins of the realm in his own hands. It was feared that the Inexperience of Uie Kmperor would precipitate serious seri-ous troubles on Uie European con. Unent. And the speeches which Uie Emperor delivered on various occasions were not calculated to Inspire In-spire much hope for the preserva-Uonof preserva-Uonof the peace. So far, those fears have proved to be without foundation. Tlie Emperor Em-peror In placitfg himself at the head of Uie government has gradually gained the confidence of his sub jects, and Uie foreign powers commence com-mence to look upon him as a polil1-cally polil1-cally Intelligent, farsceing min.H's extensive travels which have already al-ready earned for him Uie cognomen of "Tlie Traveling Emperor" have had a tendency to strengthen his friendly relations with the great powers that hold Uie fate of Euroje in their hands. Although his endeavors to identify iden-tify liimwlf with the cause of the workingmen led to no results of practical value, yet his Intentions were no doubt gooJ, and his efforts gained him miuy friends. Ou tho whole, Uie statesmen of Europe Eu-rope are gradually coming to the conclusion-tbat Germany's present ruler has Inherited Uie spirit of his grandfather. One Uiing Germany at present needs mure than an Uiing else: an alleviation of her many military burdens. I u Uie military districts lt Is no uncommon thing to see women and children and aged men working in tlie field, as best they can, while Uie youn$ and able men are parad. Ing the streets as soldiers. This is a cur-e that, like consumption, wastes away Uie life of Uie body of Uie SUite. Hut lt is to lie feared that, at present, no remedy against this evil is to be found. The present pres-ent Emperor, at all event, is not likely to take any steps towards Uie abolishment of tills, one of the greatest evils of modern times, Uie vast standing armies of Europe. |