Proofs and an offprint of WSC's article entitled "The German Splendour" on WSC's visits to Germany in 1906 and 1906 to see Kaiser Wilhelm II and the manoeuvres of the German army. Includes WSC's observations on the strength of the German army and navy compared to British forces, on German artillery, and military techniques (which are compared to those used at the Battle of Omdurman).Proofs and an offprint of WSC's article entitled "Consistency in Politics" which includes: observations on the changes in [William] Gladstone's stance on Irish affairs and Home Rule and on the changes in Joseph Chamberlain's policy on Free Trade and explanation of the reasons a politician might have to change political party. Includes research notes.