The Washington herald., 1914-08-27
Special to The washington Herald

Special to The Washington Herald.
New York Aug B.-Germany has no
desire to alter European boundaries in
the event Of victory to her arms in the
present struggle. She will demand, as an
inherent right, because Of his vital need
for expansion, increase territorial pos
sessions. 20
Because she could not promise not TO
Deprive France of some of her territorial
possessions in the event of victory, she
forfeited the neutrality of Great Britain.
These considerations are emphasized in
a statement tonight by DR.. W. ]. Mann
hardt, lecturer in colonial history at the
Colonial Institute. Hamburg. Dr. Mann
hardt was caught in New York while on
a world tour, and now Is awaiting an
opportunity to return TO Germany.
The statement follows:
Statement of DR.. ManhHrdt.
In his speech August 3, Asquith, in
defending the position Of England in re-
gard to Germany, put forward two issues
as of main Importance: The inviolability
Of Belgium neutrality and the declara-
ton of the German chancellor's that in
the event OF German victory no guaranty
would be given for the preservation by
France CT her colonies
The question whether the neutrality OF
Belgium was violated by Germany, or by
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with France, when she admitted French
officers within her boundaries, Is at
present an academic inquiry which can
only be settled when all the facts are
finally made public. Awaiting this evil
dence may we not take II for granted
that in disregarding the neutrality of
Belgium, Germany took the step only as
matter of self-preservation? To save
not only her very existence as a nation.
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nghtenment which she has presented to
the world? When II comes to motives
such as these they will always supersede
the written treaty.
We can only understand the situation
by taking into consideration the circum-
stances in which Germany finds herself
placed, beset as she is by foes. Russia
and Japan in friendly alliance with
France, self-proclaimed exponent of the
highest phase Of civilization, and England
ever posing as the upright and unselfish
Umpire Of the World.
Calls Il Act of Humanity.
On the other hand, We are already in
a position to discuss the second clause
OF Englands inquiry. Asquith pofHting
his finger at Germany, says, See the
hidden motives which impel Germany TO
go to war. Germany goes forth TO loot
That is all there is to II. For us to help
France is not so much to fulfill the de-
mands OF a treaty as IL is an act Of
humanity"
II one is TO understand and appreciate
the words of the German imperial chan
cellor, one must have a realizing sefse
of the conditions under which they were
spoken. The final and almost humble rep
resentation of the Kaiser had been met
with scorn and defiance all along the Rus
sian frontier. 1t had become perfectly
plain that Russia would not this time
allow chance for war to the westward
to escape her. The attitude Of France
had nothing dubious about IT. Germany
found herself confronted by war which
had been long an object Of agitation and
in both France and Russia,
and the dificulties and perils OF which
were fully realized. Demanding nothing,
either from Russia or from France, Ger
many's attitude was really one OF the de-
fense. although forced by her geograph-
ical position to adopt offensive tactics.
In a war OF this kind, where a country
stands to lose everything, the policy to be
in case of victory, should be
clearly kept In mind by those in power
They consider the inherent rights Of their
people TO a share in the world policy
from which they have been excluded by |
the jealousy and avarice Of other nations. |
No Desire for Land I'm Earope.
In the event of a victory OF Gefmany
over Russia and France, what terms, be-
sides those Of a stated period of peace. |
should she demand from them? Germany
does not desire the acquisition OF a foot
Of territory in Europe. occupied by aliens 1
Of foreign habits and different language
She has enough 70 do to protect her thou
sands Of years old land, with her vast !
boundaries to the north. east and west