The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-06-26
BRITISH CRlTICISE
PROGRESS ~ =! WAR
Disappointment Prevails Amo. 'c>e co.
lions of Allies Because of Indecisl>
Developments--P Grows.
DISSATISFACTION IN GERMANY
Growing Indications That Triumph
a! Termination of Struggle is Be-
ginning to Be Doubted.
By J. w. II. MASON,

BY j. w. II. MASON.
New York, June ga period of
criticism is developing among the
Allies which reveals the germ of
popular disappointment at the indie
cisive progress of the war. In Ger
many, too, though military govern
ment quickly suppresses all comments
not favorably regarded by the au
thorities, there are growing indica-
lions that trimphal termination OF
the war is beginning to be doubted.
Pessimism is, in fact, growing into
the dominant international note.
Pessimism has prevailed in Eng
land since the failure Of the Anglo
French forces to develop the prom
Used spring offensive and since the
inability Of the Allies to make prog
ress toward Constantinople became
increasingly apparent. The most re-
cent expression of the feeling of
gloom was uttered in the house of
commons this week by Captain
"Freddie'' Guest, General French's
personal aid, and a member Of par
lament. Captain Guest returned
from the front to speak in the house
of commons in favor Of Lloyd
Georges bill increasing the military
munitions. He suggested the Brit
ish forces might have been over
whelmed during the last six weeks
if it. had not been for the indescrib-
able gallantry Of the French.
French Dissatisfied.
While the statement emphasizes
Frances accumulation Of ammuni-
ton, the French people are neverthe-
less becoming as dissatisfied with the
delays of the victory as the British.
Criticisms of General Joffre have
been audible and the higher command
is being blamed because the Germans
seem to have come to permanent
rest within French territory. Yes
terday this feeling of gloom grew
vOciferous in the chamber Of deputies
and an open attack was made on the
government for what was described
as incompetence and shortsighted-
ness Socialists applauded the de-
nunciation and although sharp re-
joinder by the. premiem brought the
scene to a close, there was much con-
fusion at the end.
Pessimism Prevalent.
Undoubtedly this is symptomatic
of the feeling Of pessimism now prev
ability to rally a vast majority to
it's support, this fact cannot discount
the disquietude which is national and
not uartisan in it's scope.
A very similar parliamentary out
break has just occurred in the Prus-
sian diet. Socialist members an
nounced their peace proclivities and
started an uproar when DR.. Delbruck,
Prussian minister of the interior,
tried to answer them. When the
minister asserted the war could only
be successful if differing parties
ceased reproaching one another,
new commotion broke out and DR..
Delbruck had to plead for further
hearing. 1t cannot be questioned
that the German peace agitators are
emboldened by their disbelief in any
satisfactory ending Of the war, no
matter how long it continues.
Doubt as to Wars End.
Thus public opinion in the three
principal countries at war is begin
ming at the very least to doubt
whether any nation can emerge from
the conflict a triumphal victor. 1t
is possible the diplomats Of the war
ring nations might be able to find
~ a basis for peace at this moment
which would be measurably satisfac
tory. But the terms would necessi-
tate so many compromises that pub
lie opinion everywhere woald be in
clined to accuse the diplomats of be-
trayal of national interests. The
popular will must first become accus-
toned to the idea of compromise
peace before such a termination of
the war is possible. The first steps
in this direction are now being
taken.