The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-01
Emperor William Regards
1t as 4 Great Peace Pre-
server Among the Ma
ti0ns, Says Baron Won
Sternburg,
No Thought of Territorial
Conquest in Pressing for
Satisfaction of German
Claims Against VeneZu-
elan Government.

Emperor William has no desire OF
intention OF antagonfzing The Monroe
Doctrine. He regards it as a great
peace-preserver among the nations"
says Baron speck Won Sternburg.
The time has come when the govern
ment of great nation and its public
press should cooperate in guiding the
ship OF state away from shoals of mis-
understanding and bars Of diseord which.
while they may not wreck the ship. viii
be sure 10 impede its smooth progress.
Regarding the position of Emperor
William on the Monroe doctrine, Baron
Won sternburg. Germany's diplomatic
representative in Washington, spoke
with much freedom to. a Times reporter
last night He said.
The Emperor Misunderstood,
His majesty has no such intentions
as have been ascribed to him in certain
quarters. He has no uIterior motives
in pressing for the satisfaction Of Ger
man claims against Venezuela. The
thought Of territorial conquest is not
ruling his decision in these matters. as
has been charged. He has been greatly
misunderstood Il anyone holds such an
idea
The attitude Of Germany is fully IN
derstood by the diplomatic representa-
tives OF the two nations. When promi-
rent men on each side talk frankly with
ore another, and receive assurances,
personally and officially, and look enc
another in the eye. and give a hearty
handshake on the confidence they feel
tn their mutual understanding Of a ques-
zion, perhaps somewhat perplexing even
to the best posted authortty-then there
is no room for further doubts and fears
Monroe Doctrine Approved of.
1T is not going TOO far TO say that
the Emperor understands the Monroe
Doctrine. and approves it as devised for
the preservation Of peace on the West
ern Continent. The messages anJ
speeches OF President Roosevelt have
made clear what view the United States
takes of it. and this is appreciated
abroad
Baron Speck gave thorough evidence OF
being inbued with the spirit Of the new
diplomacy. which counts frankness and
truth more potent than devious processes
and methods Of intrigue He spoke with
freedom, so far as his remarks did no
directly bear upon the particular negoua-
tons pending
No Great Difficulties Apparent.
"I have come to pick up the strands Of
the situation where my predecessor lef
them he said. and until I do that
cannot talk about the Venezuelan situa
tion. But I do not think there are near
" so great difficulties in any Of the grea
questions as is sometimes made TO aD
pear. This is time when the govern
ueut and the press can avail one anothe
tc hasten a successful termination Of ne
gouations by preventing the spread G
false reports. such as tend only to Great
dist-ust and so work positive harm.
The exchanges between the repre-
sentatives Of the several governments
going on from time TO time, must neces
sarlIy be OF a secret nature. But ther,
is 10 reason Tor permitting dislrust Il
rise and spread when there is no rea
occasion for 1t. His majesty mas take
z position which IS understood Officially
IN respect to Venezuela and only goo'
can come from It's being disseminate
wherever people want to hear OF hi
real views IN the matter. In this thr
press OF America-and I have aIway
found 1t an admirable instituuon-hold
g great opportunity"
Dr.. Won Honeben's Services Praised.
With expressions Of amity between tn
German and American nations and
plain intimation that the only dim
cuIties IN the way Of q perfect IN
Outstanding between the countrle
were temporary distractions pas
which a safe course could be steered
Baron Speck Won SJeTnburg made hi
re-entry into the diplomatic world c
Washington yesterday He comes wit
the title OF envoy extraordinary an
minister pIenipotenUaTy on special mis-
sion" This gives him greater power
than ordinarily held by the charge dat
fares Of an embassy. and yet does nc
invest him with the fall powers Of a
ambassador.
Regarding his new duties here. Baro
Won Sternburg wished first 20 comment
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