Mention any department of human enterprise to-day and in that department Germany stands easily in the lead.

This man asks what has kept Europe at peace all these years, and suggests the British Navy, the one constant menace to the peace of Europe and to the freedom of the seas.

No, if you ask who has kept the peace of Europe I will tell you.

The German Kaiser, Wilhelm II.
To him and to the Empire of which he is the glorious head Europe owes its peace and the world its greatest blessings to-day." When Switzer sat down a half a dozen men were on their feet demanding to be heard.

Above the din a quiet, but penetrating voice was distinguished.