Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-13
LATE WAR NEWS
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BERLIN, Dec. 9.-Chancollor Beth
-Hollweg, in replying to the de-
mand of the Socialists for statement
of Germany's peace terms refused,
saying Our enemies must make the
first Offer. If they make peace pro-
peSdiS compatible with Germany's dig
nifty and safety. we will always be
ready to discuss them"
Germany has notified the allies that
they must abandon the idea of crush
ing Germany or the so-called Prus-
sian militarism.
The 81 ancellor announced that Ger
many would not consider the sur
render of Alsace-Lorraine, and met
the French claims for these provinces
ON the ground of nationality with the
statement that 81 per cent of the in
habitants speak German.
The chancellor also tainted Eng
land by inquiring If the same test
was applicable to India and Egypt.
He added: "We don't fight to sub
jugate other nations. but fight for the
protection of our life and liberty.
This war can only be terminated by
peace which will give human certi-
ture that it will not return
Socialist Leader Schaidemann also
ridiculed the idea that the allies might
starve or dismember Germany, but he
insisted that all the beligerents want
peace, but hesitate to advance an of
fer, thinking thereby to be Understood
to admit weakness.
The great Socialist assailed those
favoring annexation of the conquer
ed countries and reminded them that
the kaiser himself declared the war
was not one of conquest.
Schedemann said: "If the war
continues the United States will be the
only victor. Europe will commit sui
eide"
Following the chancellor all part
les have united in declaration of
approval of his stand, declaring that
any peace terms must guarantee the
safety Of Germany even if the annexa-
ton of territory is necessary.
Liebknecht, Socialist tried to in
terrupt the chancellor, but the gal
leries howled him down.
ATHENS, Dec 9.-Great excite |
ment prevails here as the Austro- Ger
mans continue to drive the allies from
Southern Serbia toward Greece.
1t is reported the Teutons outnum-
Der the allies two to one.
A Sofia communique confirmed the |
report that the allies are retreating. |
The Bulgars have occupied Demir- |
kaup, only 20 miles from the Greek
border.
South of Strumnitza, the Bulgars
are attacking the entire allied front, |
and have defeated the Franch near
Petros.
The Bulgarians have occupied
Struga, Ochrida, Depia and Gyakova,
entirely clearing the region of the
Serbians.
LONDON, Dec. 10.-Several high |
officials interviewed by the United
Press, said the Hollweg address in the |
Reichstag should convince even the |
ardent pacificists that peace is more
remote than ever.
English newspapers also express
this sentiment.
The Standard said: at is certain |
that GERMANY intends to surpass her
previous efforts this winter and next |
spring"
The Star said: 1--WE see now as
we saw in August, 1914 that the
Prussian military domination is in
compatible with Europe's liberty and
public law. We accept proudly the
foremost place in this war of liberia |
ton. We have endured much al |
ready but are ready to endure to the
end"
BERLIN, Dec. 10.-The press of
Germany has unanimously approved of
the statement of Chancellor Hollweg
The Lokal Anzeiger said: 'He ex-
pressed clearly Germany's desires, to
be peaceable now, as before the war.
He notified the world that we are will
ing for peace and the sooner the bet
ter, if it brings what we want"
The public is much interested in
President Wilson's attack on hyphen-
ated Americans. Is is presumed here
that he had reference to Austro-Ger-
mans.
An admiralty official said that he
could not help but believe Washing
ton was unfriendly to Germany.
CONSTANTINOPLE, Dec. TO- A
well organized revolt of Tripolitan
tribesmen is reported to have been de-
feated by the Italians, who killed and
wounded 5000 of the attackers.
The rebels were within 80 minutes
march of the City of Tripoli.
SCLATICA'S PIERCING PAIN.