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Title: Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, October 14, 1914

Author: Various

Release Date: March 19, 2009 [EBook #28360]

Language: English

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PUNCH, OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI.

VOLUME 147.

OCTOBER 14, 1914.

CHARIVARIA.

Strong drinks have now been prohibited all over Russia, and it looks as
if Germany is not the only country whose future lies on the water.

* * *

Rumour has it that Germany is not too pleased with Austria's
achievements in the War, and there has been in consequence not a little
Potsdam-and-Perlmuttering between the two.

* * *

"When the KAISER goes to places beyond the railway," we are told, "he
travels in a motor-car which, besides being accompanied by aides-de-camp
and bodyguards, is also watched by special secret field police." We are
glad to learn that every precaution is taken to prevent his escape.

* * *

The KAISER once desired to be known as "The Peace King." His eldest son,
to judge by his alleged burglarious exploits, now wishes to be known as
the CHARLES PEACE Prince.

* * *

It is said that Major VON MANTEUFFEL, who superintended the destruction
of Louvain, has been recalled. We presume he will have to explain why he
left the Town Hall standing.

* * *

We still have to go to Germany for news about our own country. The
latest reliable report is to the effect that there is now serious
friction between KING GEORGE and Lord KITCHENER, the former having
become alarmed at the raising of "Kitchener's Army." The WAR MINISTER,
the KING fears, is aiming at the throne, and it is now being recalled
that Lord KITCHENER, when a young man, was once told by a soothsayer,
"K stands for King."

* * *

We learn from _The Daily Call_ that, in proportion to the number of its
inhabitants, Bale is the richest city in Europe. The S