Ten Years Near the German Frontier: A Retrospect and a Warning. Maurice Francis Egan

       The party for the defence and for the integrity of the army and navy had its way; but, owing to the attitude of the Socialists, a very moderate way. 'If Germany comes, she will take us,' the Radicals said with the Socialists; 'why waste public money on soldiers and military bands and submarines?'

      But there are enough stalwarts, including the king, Christian, to believe that a country worth living in is worth fighting for!