The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-06-12
TERMS Of PEACE
ARE PROPOSED
BY THE GE"'h|AAs
PROVIDE THAT STATUS Qu0
SHALL BE RESTORED: TO
QUIT BELGIUM

| New lWhy Jutst - io'h q to"t =
close 10 Dr. Bernhard Dernburg.
statement was made today that Ger
many probably would submit, through
some neutral source, peace terms e
the allies within the next thirty days
These terms are distinctly more lib
eral in character than those mention
ed by DR. Dernburg a few weeks ago
hut many OF The essential features are
the same.
The new plan simply contemplates
the restoration Of the status quo, with
few notifications. Germany, ae-
cording TO this authority. would stipn-
late that no attempt should be made
to humiliafe her; that she shonld be
accorded the honors Of . warrior who
has fought brayely, and that she should
not be required to pay an indemnity
to any of the great powers,
/ She would evacnate Belgium, Poland
land northern France But she would
Insist that in exchange for these her
colonies now in the hands of the
British government should be return
ed 10 her
| Then she would guarantee the terri
torial integrity OF the Balkans; assist
lin holding in check the Turks, who
leyery few years make some attempt
on the little states on the peninsula,
and In every way aid in maintaining
the general peace Of Europe.
Would Settle Reimbursement Of
Belgium After Peace Is Made.
But how about the reimbursement
of Belgium" was asked.
Well, that's a matter that could
await the conclusion of peace with the
great powers was the reply. per
haps Germany and her antagonists
would be willing 10 submit the ques-
tion to The Hague AT any rate, ifI
Germany can obtain peace with honor
and On terms which do not imperil her
national integrity the Belgian matter
can be settled,
DR.. Dernburg's friend said Germany
did not fear France or England as
much as she did the Slay.
Il say didn't because the fear OF
Russia is a past matter" continued
this authority ~But with her popula-
tion growing so amazingly and her am
bition mounting SO high, Russia. in the
hands of INSCRIPTIONS rulers. may |
continue to menace the peace OF the
world.
IAN alliance between France. Eng
land and Germany, while not aimed at
Russia's material prosperity, would
cert,inly check her in any improper
political game she might desire to
play. This proposed alliance is not so
much an anti-Slav idea as it is a pro /
peace project.
1T may appear fantastic and over
drawn" continued t1l Informant, .sbut
among thoughtful Germans there is al
decided desire, not only to end the
war, but to create new alliance
which would include England and
france. This would certainly carry
nut, al least 10 some extent, views
oppressed by Prince Bismarck nearly
! third Of century ago, and at later
lines. Germany should have the
not the enmiiy. of great
naritime power like Great Britain.
= have no hesitation In saying that,
Sere the people are not blinded with
rejudice and national vanity thel
utility Of this war Is recognized. Ger
iany can not win, but II is equally
eriain that the allies will not be able
D penetrate Germany. at least for a.
ing time to come
"The resources Of the British Em-
ire baYe hardly been more than
4
kimmed. They have q million menl
Canada and another million inl
australasia who could be made intol
ycellent soldiers.
We may drive Russia out OIL
alicia. but the moment we detachl
nough soldiers to effectually deaIl
ith Italy tbe bear viii come baekA <
Q nothing can be gained by continual Z
Citing.
They talk Of hatred. That's onlyl
'tinciai. 1t would be quite easy
here interests are mutual. to enterl
10 an alliance with former foes In