The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-20
VON HINDENBURG PREDICTS LONG
 WAR IN EUROPE
Chicago Herald.)

(CulcdBo Heralu.)
 VIENNA. via London, Dec. 9.-The Neue Freie Presse publishes an in. teryiew with German Field Marshal von Hindenburg at his quarters. de- scribed as being "in one of the most important points of the line of de- fenee which Russia had established against Germany
 The field marshal began, in reply to a remark concerning his popularity and his eventual triumphal entry Into Berlin. by saying laughingly:
 "I am already frightened about It. If could have my way would not enter Berlin at oil, but would wear civilian clothing and leave the train at Kottbus. do not likelto be feted. Cinclnnatus, who returned to the blow. is Q beautiful figure.
 However, my entry into Berlin will not come 80 quickly.
 Foe Won't Make Peace.
 "At present the enemy won't make peace. They are not yet weakened enough. We must therefore keep 1t up further"
 Field Marshal yon Hindenburg criti- cised the French demands. particular ly that relating to Alsace-Lorra.ne.
 'If they want It." he saId they should come and get it
 "The British" he continued, appear also to have decided to continue the war. It is true that reports come from India that ought to dampen the British lust for war somewhat, but one must wait and see whether these reports are corroborated. Great Brit ain has her Achilles tendon; I am not referring alone to India.
 'Tn Russia also the emperor and government plainly desire continua- tion of war The most remarkable thing is that all these nations do not see that they are only sacrificing themselves for Great Britain. It does not look like peace. and so Germany cannot sheathe her sword"
 Germans Want War Ended.
 The field marshal declared that every German would rejoice if an end were put to the terrible blood-letting, but that Germany must carry on the war, which was forced on her.
 Questioned concerning the military situation. the field marshal said:
 "Our tactical position is excellent Especially in the east the German army has reached the most favorable strategic position conceivable"
 The German chiefta.n aleo asserted that the Russian human material was much poorer than in the first year of the war; that Russia could All the gaps with the reserves now mustered, but could not form new armies. Lack of officers was also hindrance.
 Napoieon's Fate Not Feared.
 Russian assertions that their defeats in July and August were due to lack of ammunition were only poor ex- cuses, said the field marshal, who ad- ded:
 "There are no signs that the de- moralization of the Russian army ob- served then has been overcome"
 He said he did not expect another Russian offensive. but was ready for one: the nature of the warfare had made the war one of ammunition. The extension of warfare all over Europe was danger for Napoleon and the reason of his fall said the German commander. but 1t played no role in the present conflict. in view of mod ern railroad facilities. He concluded by saying:
 "I should be especially pleased at the destructive defeat of the Italians. This war must not end without the three principal slnners-Great Brit ain. Serbia and Italy-receiving just punishment"