A Berlin despatch announces that Dr. Weill, the member of the Reichstag who entered the French army, has been deprived of his German nationality. We fear that Dr. Weill omitted some of the formalities.
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We cannot blame the ex-Khedive for assuming that his life is of value. He is to direct operations in Egypt from Geneva.
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"CARDINAL MERCIER
Belief that he does not enjoy
full Liberty."
These headlines are regrettable. They make it possible for the Germans to say, "What's the good of giving him full liberty if he does not enjoy it?"
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On more than one occasion lately the Special Constables have bean called out only to kick their heels for a considerable time at the local police station. There is some grumbling as to this, it being felt that they might have been told, anyhow, to bring their knitting with them.
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