The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-08-10
To the Editor OF THE TINES:

To the Editor OF THE TIMES:
Although 1 am averse to appearing
in print, I have desired to do go since
the beginning of the present unfortu-
nate war. and feel this an opportune
moment therefor, and your paper the
proper local medium, for the reason
that you have taken a position OF
fairness toward Germany. which
seems quite unpopular with many Of
your contemporaries here and else
where.
The "war news" published IN this
country since the beginning Of this
conflict Is a disgrace on American
journalism. One cannot blame the
press of the nations at war with Ger
many and their governments FOR
sending out the class of news u
which the public here is treated. as
that is war, but when the papers Of
this country publish 1t under Aaring
headlines as facts, making no effort
10 verify or confirm reports alleged
to reach them from the seat of war,
applying no rule OF reason, logic, or
common sense as n test to the proba-
bility OF such alleged occurrences, es-
pecially as the German side cannot
be and is not presented from there,
one cannot bat feel that the press OF
this country Is unfair, prejTdiced and
fighting in the lowest manner con-
ceivable against q cuunrry that has
no means available of defending 1T
self or answering published news
emanating from and disseminated by
hostile and preiudiced sources.
Or is the press of this country aligned
with the Entente against Germany
In the sam. sort OF neutrality that -he
Government of the United States has
assumed of censorlng German wireless
messages. but leaving untouched French
and English cable lines; Of foroiddlns
toe departure OF ships to Germany with
reservists, yet permitting thousands TO
return on their ships to its enemies;
of holding the Cecile to the end OF
the war as she is part OF the German
auxiliary fleet. yet making no attempt
to hold a single vessel that is part
of the auxiliary fleet OF the Entente;
of declaring gold contraband yet making
no attempt to prevent It's Shipment IN
to Canada, etc, etc?
Germany faces with Austrta-Hungary'
of course. md the possible assistance
of Bulgaria and Turkey, the lineup OF
England. France, Russia. Japan, Servia,
Belgium, Holland, LuXem-
burg and possibly Sweden. Denmark.
Greece, Roumania. Spain. Portugal, and
Italy. This would finally mean a
round total of strength in population,
armies. navies, wealth, resources, etc,
against Germany and allies of about IL
to l. Whether or not Germany can sue
coed. or at least. IL forced to the de-
fensive. come out at not too great
disadvantage. remains to be seem II Is
doubtful and improbable on the face OF
il. but not impossible nor without prec-
edent in history.
The world can do worse than to with
hold its Judgment until the war is over,
when the true facts can come out and
J. ~ a 70 ".
wherefore and progress of this war and
the terms of peace Will be the pest eN-
dence as to whether or not Germany
won or lost II. quite regardless OF the
news that may he "dished up To-
the public bv the papers. In the mean !
lime. the Germans of this country Will
know how to deal with the situation
and await the end of this war Which
shall decide whether or not the Ger
nan progress. enterprise. ciVlIzauon |
and culture shall triumph over It's al
led enemies. HERBERT MASS
TO the Editor Of THE TIMES:
The Kaiser's offer to give French Al |
reria and the Belgian Eongo to Italy If |
she would help him in his little war
against humanity, is strongly remind I
'ul OF another incident. said 20 be MS
oriCal wherein the founder OF the io-
lenzoIlern dynasty offered to give ,
lingdoms of the earth If he would tall
DOWN and worship him. In neither |
,ase did the devil own the countries IN
question.
This incident. however. reveals the
<aiser's purpose. First, suhdue France,
hen combine her fleet and army with
his own and conquer England This
the world would he at
his feet, and America would probably
70 his next victim. 1t is the last great |
,trugCle of autocracy against democrat !
W. privilege against the people.
Friends of the Kaiser like to efcr TO
him as the modern Napoleon, but there |
Is no resemblance. Back OF Napoieon's |
ambitions were the rights of the people.
while back OF the Kaiser there Is |
nothing but himself. He differs from ,
Napoleon also in having a great mill
fary reputation without having fought |
, battle. The Kaiser is dreaming.
Prof. Muensterburg may lay the |
blame of the war to national and ra-
,ial iealousies as much as he likes: il |
s not true Why should We be jealous
II Germany's greatness, so long as she
ioes not abuse her power bv robbing
,thers? No. we are proud of Germany's
progress, and sincerely hope and pray