It is now stated that the diadem presented to his bride by the ex-Kaiser is composed of brilliants formerly belonging to the late Kaiserin. The jewels of the late Empress were her private property and on her death William nounced in favour of her children all rights to the Kaiserin's property but reserved in her memory certain of her jewels which she had often Among these were the famous "Silesian. Diamonds," an ornament of great splendour pre—sented to the Enpress at the time of her marriage by noble Silesian families. This, it is said, is the ornament the ex-Kaiser has had' altered.
In the Reichstag the Social Democratic party have given notice of the following three. questions (1) Has the competent Government authority granted permission for the removal from the country of the diadem of brilliants as the pro-rorty of the ex-Emperor and, if so, has an adequate deposit been demanded?—(2) If no permission for export was asked for, can the Government give information as to the present whereabouts of the diadem? (3) What punitive measures does Government intend to take should this costly object have been taken beyond the confines of the German state?
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