Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-09-09
overwheImed by War.

overwhelmed by War.
There is every intimation that the
warning powers are rapidly becoming
overwhelmed by the titanic struggle.
Germany is at the high tide Of her
military success. The allies are barely
getting their combined to the
point Of efficiency.
IL is a question Of whether or not
Gfesmany can maintain her present
1T Is questionable il the allies, in face
OF their strained financial condition,
can make the sacrifices necessary to
dislodge her.
Germany is intimating that the
price OF peace will come high for the
allies at this time. Diplomats regard
much Of this talk as bluff. believing
tnat the Teutonic powers would make
slashlns concessions from the terms
tentatively put forth, if their enemies
showed a disposition to talk terms.
London. Sept. Although it has been
established rather definitely that Lon
don has no part in the Initiation OF in
formal a discussions, 1t is plain
that official circles are interested keen
~ IN the news Of activity in this di-
rection.
Ihere are straws in the wind which
.nalcate That What are designated as
proper peace o~vertures'' on the part OF
germany would. meet with considera-
tlon. However, the general public not
SO Wen informed as Is the government,
probably would regard such overtures
as premature.
It is added that England has no in
tentlon of making at present any con-
cesslons other than those enumerated
IN Premler Asquith's speech on Noyem-
per y last, when he said:
The ~1rreducible minimum Of terms
lnciude the restoration OF Belgium se-
CURLY for France against aggression.
the rights of existence for small nations
and the overthrow of the Prussian mill
tary machine.
Reports from Washington that efforts
In the direction of peace negotiations
We're receiving impetus from German
sources are commented on generally by
LONDON newspapers, which take thu
view that If such a movement has been
launched It is with the object Of pro-
curing diplomatic and financial suppor.
from neutrals.
There Is no doubt" said the Pail
Mall Gazette, that a mockery Of peace
Is TO form the theme for a widespread
peace campaign In neutral colntrfes.U
Washington, d. c., Sept. 4.-Leadine
CAthollc usually well informed re-
garding affairs at the vatican ex-
PRESSED pellef that the financial condi-
ton OF the principal belligerents would
Iorce them to consider a proposals
before the opening Of another winter
campaign.
President Wilson, Secretary Lansing,
cardinal Gibbons and Monsignor Will
lam =. Russell, rector Of st. Patrick.s
Catholic church here, the four men with
direct knowledge Of the message sent
to the president by the pope, continued:
today to maintain silence on the SUBJ
ject.
Much speculation has been aroused
by q statement by Samuel Gompers.
president of the American Federation
of Labor, to the effect that American
labor leaders are in communication
with labor leaders of Europe touching
Upon the question Of peace. He de-
clined to disclose the nature of these
communications, but added that the
American federation would do all In
its power to restore peace when the
proper time came.
Mr.. Gompers saw President Wilson
Only a few days ago. Whether or not
he discussed peace with the president
is not known.
The socialists of Europe are known
to be conducting an active peace prop
uganda. This political group is largely
representative Of the labor element,
particularly In France, Germany and
England.