Various

“ Bismarck (reads from 3,000 Citizens of Cologne) . "In view of the miserable condition of the country, in view of a civil war, with its attendant sufferings and fearful calamities ... we couch a solemn protest against engaging in such a war...." ”

“ A patriotic minority has been unable to prevail against the majority ... I was compelled to resort to a dissolution, and I look forward to the acceptance of the Bills by the new Reichstag. Should this expectation be again disappointed, I am determined to use every means in my power to achieve my purpose."—The Times.]
May 20, 1893.
⁂ The Prussian Bully complains that he cannot have it all his own way.
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HIS FAVORITE SUBJECT.
Imperial Artist. "Wish I could have got it done in time for the Royal Academy. Sure to have been accepted." ”

“ April 24, 1897.
⁂ The Prussian Bully tries to interfere in the Transvaal.
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A TALL ORDER.
German Eagle (to Dove of Peace) . "Teach me how to coo!"
December 7, 1904.
⁂ The Prussian Bully maintains, in the cause of peace, a strong and efficient army, ready for instant action.
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THE BLIND SIDE
German Officer: "Glad to hear you're going to fortify your sea front. Very dangerous people, these English."
Dutchman: "But it will cost much."
German Officer: "Ah, but see what you save on the Eastern Frontier, where there's nobody but us." ”