The Washington herald., 1914-08-05
"STAND BY ME- =
KAISERSPLEA
War Lord Makes All Party
Leaders Shake" on
Unity Pledge.
THRO' NEED AND DEATH!
All Germans Believe France Forced
Break by Alleged Eneroaehment on
Fatherland's Territory.

Berlin, Aug. L-The German Emperor
In the Reichstag today delivered q
speech. He afterward addressed the
deputies, as follows: 4
You have read, gentlemen. what /
said to my people from the balcony of
the castle. ! repeat-I no longer recog-
nize any parties; know only Germans.
'In witness thereof that they are firm
ly resolved, without distinction to party.
without distinction to social position or
creed, 10 hold together with me through
thick and thin, through need and death.
Il call upon the leaders Of the parties
to come forward and give me their hands
upon it"
Worldwide Appeal.
A worldwide appeal to all Germans
resident in foreign countries for funds
for the benefit of the families OF German
soldiers now campaigning has been .s-
sued by the Society for the Cultivation
Of Germanism Abroad. German banks.
both in this country and abroad, will re-
ceive and acknowledge contributions.
Germany considers that a state Of
war exists between Germany and France,
owing to the latter's encroachments on
German territory"
This curt statement. ISSUED by the i'm
perial German chancellor, Herr Won
Bethmann-Hollweg, shortly before war
was actually declared. explains best the
sentiment Of all Berlin, and, In fact of
the German nation. Firmly convinced
Of the righteousness Of Germany's cause,
the entire population has been seized with
spirit Of enthusiasm and patriotism
such as has not been evidenced since the
days when the fatherland rose to route
forever Its oppressor, Napoleon.
France Blamed by Press.
The entire press echoes the theory re-
peated again and again in Official state
ments that France, a victim OF Russian
was carried away by its
long-pOstponed desire OF revenge and at
tackled German border patrols and actu-
ally crossed the frontier at certain places
without any provocation."
German troops have seized all the rail-
roads in Western Poland. driving back
steadily the Russian troops who oppose
their advance. Bridges destroyed by the
Russians as they fell back are being re-
by German engineers War
saw will be invested within a short time.
will cooperate in an attack on 81. Pc
tersburg.
Three more towns in Russian Poland
were captured bv German troops. They |
have advanced TO the vicinity OF Lubli- |
nitz, only ninety-hve miles from War |
saw. |
VIII Flee to Moscow.
1t is believed here that the Russian |
court and government will soon with |
draw to Moscow.
Three important railroad functions IN |
Poland were captured by the German |
troops without any desperate resistance |
being offered.
The ReichtaG met today to vote sup
plies for the war with all the parties in |
unity. Even the Social Demo- |
Gratis, who normally oppose war. threw |
their support 70 the measure.
The minister OF finance introduced q |
bill appropriating S5,c0O. 10000 for the ex-
expenses of the war
The government issued a proclamation |
fixing the maximum price for food and |
other necessities in order to check mer-
chants from demanding exorbitant prices
for commodities.
All shopkeepers that refuse to take pa
per money, insisting upon gold or silver,
will be closed forthwith.
Patriotism Sweeps Land.
Knowing that Germany has before her
a terrific struggle against the big powers
of Europe. the people go about with |
smiles on their faces. They are willing
TO make any needed sacrifice to uphold
the honor and national dignity OF Ger
many. and the wave Of national patriot
ism that rolled over here on Saturday
and which receded Sunday is now rolling
back with increased power.
German reservists are arriving here by
the thousands. and their appearance on
the streets is greeted with frenzied
cheers
However. there are in BeViin more than
a thousand visitors who have no present
hope OF getting out. as all train service
except that for the soldiery has been
suspended.