Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-08-30

German newspapers, struggled
through the war zones by Americans
returning from Europe. contain edi-
torial comment which Is interesting
throwing sidelights on the gigantic
struggle, az viewed from the standpoint
of the people of Germany The New
York World of a recent date has
number Of the editorials. several OF
which follow:
The strassburger Post on August 2,
lin an editorial headed THE Great
Hour" said:
"rhe fact that the mobilization or
der was issued today at 6:25 proves
that the Russian answer was either
unsatisfactory or equivocal or, which
Is more probable. that there was no
answer at all. Although there Is no
actual declaration OF war yet. and no
answer from France to the German
note asking what her attitude would
be In case of Husso-German war mas
been received. we are within a hairs
breadth OF war. The great hour in
which Germany will fight for her ex-
istence, the bloodiest war which the
worlds history has ever recorded, has
arrived.
"slavish malice and slavish hatred
against German culture have lighted
the fire. The ruler of Germany and
the German nation have the clear
conscience TO have done everything
compatible with honor and dignity 10
avoid the war. We have no other
choice, Only a miracle can now pre-
went the clashlng OF arms.
"The understanding OF this hard
necessity must give way TO individual
sorrow and pain. German mothers,
wives and daughters viii have to bear
untold sufferings. but the great hour
must find them strong and not weak.
Their eyes will become wet, tears VIII
flow; nut their hearts must be strong
and courageous. and their mouths
must encourage those who leave for
the front with spartan words.
Rather die in battle than be a
coward. Germany. with It's immense
army. will fight as II did forty four
years ago. when at the time the first
battle was won. with courage and
without fear. taking its strength from
the anger and infamy OF the bar
barous Russian. and with the con-
seriousness of defending her sacred
soil
"There is no doubt that France
whose answer to our note may come
at any moment will be among our
enemies, and that nation which is
wont TO he called the flower Of civili-
zaiion will be in brotherly alliance
with barbarous Russia.
1T is sad picture to see the nation
which. In the great Revolution. gave
to the world the rights OF men. side
by side with despotic czarism; but
that picture cannot and will not pre-
A. ~. a t.. a
heat OF the battle when German he
roe. will fsii. Il will not be possible
10 ,ss;ss;;i, ,s.s.. between ID 1.s rr.ss and
civilization. We are fighting for the
very existence Of Germany, for our
life and for our beloved ones
s.In these days OF important events
the words pronounced by Bismarck at
different times win bring renewed in
Iterest:
!" II Is not with words or with ma
iorities that great questions are set
tied. but with iron and with blood
IAN appeal to fear will never find
an echo in German hearts
"A peace which is threatened
every day. every week. is not d peace:
a war IL often less dangerous for the
common welfare than an uncertain
peace.
The Dusseldorfer Zeituns, in It's is
sue OF August ;. under the caption Of
And England" says:
what will England do Is one 81
the most burning questions Of the
hour. 1t is not only important for
Italy but II has great and vital sig
nificance for our fleet. Public opin-
ion in England does not seen to be
anxious TO participate In the nixup.
"isngfand has. In time Of peace. al
ways opposed any Influence that
might nut her fleet on the side OF
our er mics She has made II very
clear ,e4t all che wanted in. case OF
ID cehs:itt was the freedom OF the