Evening star., 1915-12-11
WANTS PEACE,
SAY ALLIED CAPITALS
kondon and Paris Papers Continue
Comments on Chancellor's
Y Speech.

LONDON, December 1.-THE London
morning newspapers. continuing the
discussion editorially of the debate in
the German reichstag Thursday, most
ly express the conviction that it Is a
symptom Of German longing for peace
and that the fact that the reichstag
permitted such a discussion is a con-
cession to the popular feeling.
With equal conviction the opinion is
expressed that no notice whatever will
be taken Of what are characterized as
the imperial chanceIlor's appeals or
threats. but that the entente allies will
continue to devote themselves whole
heartedly to the business of fighting.
The Daily Telegraph says: TT has
taken a long time to bring Germany to
reasoning frame of mind. but we
think that this has been done at last
The Daily Mail says: I'VE shall not
draw back an inch from our task
merely because Germany, whether in
boastfulness or in fear, clamors for a
patched peace
Asks Kaiser to Reflect,
Under the caption, Comedy in the
Reichstag." the Times editorially ar
rives at the conclusion that 1.-The peace
talk, which sprang up with such sus-
piciously sudden luxuriance, was evil
IDENTIFY sown to afford suitable back
ground for the German imperial chan
cellor's studied performance.R
The Times further suggests that .Ev-
peror William in his forthcoming visit
to the battlefield of Waterloo, should
ponder over his chancellorss speech,
and remember that there England and
Prussia finally destroyed the. greatest
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mony Of militarism and to trample the
rights of smaller peoples, and con-
cludes with the statement that I'VE are
fighting for exactly the same cause and
in exactly the same spirit as we fought
there" - -,
Paris Sees Desire for Peace.
PARIS, December 11.-Paris newspa-
pers express the opinion that behind
the outspoken remarks of DR.. Won
Bethmann-Hollweg.G German chancellor.
In his address to the reichstag, may be
perceived a desire for peace.
"Germany's plan is evident" says
Gabriel Hanotaux, former foreign min
lister. In the Figaro. while the chan
cellor rattles the saber and proclaims
Germanys undiminished strength and
determination to win, the socialists are
put up to feel the ground for peace
proposals, through their international
connections in neutral countries.
The Matin asserts the chancellor.
Notwithstanding his great ability, has
failed to hide the truth concerning
Germany's straits
'"The idea that Germany could lack
anything suggested astonishing reve-
lations to him. 1t says We learn
that our enemies have such fabulous
quantities of potatoes that three-qnar-
ters of them are used for purposes
other than food"
In the Petit Journal Stephen Pichon,
former foreign minister. draws the
Conclusion from the chancellor's speech
that both sides are equally determined
to continue the struggle.
Opinion in Germany. /.
BERLIN. December 1.-THE follow
ing was given out for publication to-
day by the Overseas News Agency:
Berlin newspapers commenting on
the speech in the reichstag of the
socialist deputy, Otto Landsberg, point
out that he stated his/views conformed
to those of the chancellor. The news
papers lay particular emphasis on
these words Of Herr Landsberg: The
chancellor repeatedly has designated
occupied territories as redemption
pledges. According to my understand
ing. pledges are given back
.sThe chanceilor's declaration of Ger
many's readiness for peace was in con-
trast to the declarations of Premier
Asnuith and Premier BRAND, who are
compelled to hold out the hope of
future victories in order to keep up
the spirits of the people Of their coun-
tries"