New Britain herald., 1916-02-23
IZONOFF UNABLE 10 )RESEE BEND OF WAR
PlareS Germany Guilty of High
 Treason Against Humanity

#etrograd, Feb. 22, via London, # 23. noon-Addressing the Dum;, Nay, Foreign Minister Sazonoff re- Eyed the war situation in a most # #mistic way, although he declar- &it was more difficult now than "a before to foresee the end of # world struggle.
 #The imperial government remains #haken in it's determination to #tinue the struggle to conquer the %nay," he said. This war is the 4atest crime of high treason against #nanity. Those who provoked it f8r heavy responsibility and today Fad entirely unmasked
 Il We know who it was that let loose mfsfortunes without number witla #ch Europe is oppressed. Even #nan public opinion is beginning realize that the German people been the dupe of those who 2ught the hour had come to realize dreams of plunder and rapirc zy had cherished so long.
 Must Prevent Repetition. When dealing with an enemy like
  pd time how best to prevent the Betition of the events which oc- fred so rapidly eighteen months D. The instinct of self-preservation hands putting an end to the ruth E egoism and passion for plunder 'ich are the distinctive character les of Prussianism and must be Rshed once for all. Otherwise the EriffceS of the allies would be vain. The allies have brought about a nplete union without the sacrifice any one of them of a particle of or personality. With , enemy it is different. Germany's les have become vassals. It is hard speak any longer of Austria Hun .y, Turkey and Bulgaria as inde- ldent states. The clutching grasp Germany has seized the power in .ir armies and all branches of ad-  The signature by the five allied wers to the treaty to conclude tee in common proves the falsity l absurd rumors of a separate peace" l
 Czar in Happy Mood.
  ore the Duma was devoted prin- ally to the victory of the Russians ErZerum. T rejoice that I am able to join l in thanksgiving for the brilliant | tory of our army of the Caucasus"
 emperor said. T am happy to among the representatives of my thful people. I pray for Gods bless
 on your labors in this time of u, and am convinced you will use your experience and knowledge be guided by love of your coun- in the work for which you are ponsible to the country and to , I wish you fruitful labor and nplete success" ........a- e
 The Reunion of Poland. VI. Sazonoff also dealt with the Po- l problem.
 From the beginning of the war, said, Russia has had inscribed on l : banner the reunion of dismem- l ed Poland, and never has this | sed to be our aim. Germany has lnted few minor concessions to land, and in return it is said sine 1templateS raising hundreds of ,usands of Polish troops, to be used the attempt to bring about the tri- lph of Germanism.
 Tn regard to Russia's relations with eden the foreign minister said: UT only sentiment toward the edes is one of sincere friendship. V pretext of conflicting interests Ild only be artificial. Russia's his y does not impel her towards the ast of Scandinavia. She must ob- n an outlet in a free sea in quite an- ner direction"
 M. Sazonoff then turned to Ruman- saying: "Rumania will not betray r own interests and when the hour -ikes she will know how to realize r national unity at the cost of her 'n blood. She may be certain that defending herself against the at