The sun., 1916-11-19

turn In the ensuing year the tide Of
war. 50 that the Germans from being
continuously on h offensive were
with difficulty to be able to hold their
own on the defensive. also appears
10 have been "a singularly costly mis-
take. The much Wanted offensive
against Nerdun also indicated .
serious naturalization and . costly
error Of Judgment.
"Of course. Germany likes to believe
that she has been confronted by a
world conspiracy. contrary to consid-
erations of right and wrong, and by
no fault Of her own. but such 4 conten-
ton an hardly be seriously regarded,
excepting as an effort to Excuse mis-
calculation and lack Of success. To at
tribute TO English diplomacy and
craftsmanship. however highly II
should be qualified, the ability to win
over to the English cause the recip-
rocal interest and cooperation Of a ,
great part Of the world independently
OF any general idea Of Justice or Of
the common good Of all concerned Ia
to accord almost magic powers TO the |
men at the head Of British affairs. |
To discuss the sequence Of develop
mcnts that have given the necessary ,
time for the English to develop an i'm i
mense army. for the Russian inunda-
ton OF mel TO be armed. organized and
regulated, for tho French to perfect |
a comprehensive INC coordinatinX |
scheme Of strategy. In which various
other nations have been assisted to
take part, would not te In the scope OF |
this article; il is sufficient for the pur-
pose OF discussing the possible after |
effects OF the war to accept the very !
probable conclusion that Germany can
not win. "a conditions have now AS
sumed an aspect that rather clearly
indicates that the forces now united
against her must gradually but surely
weigh her down.
What, then, will be the fxed OBJ
j~ectiNe Of tho Allies. and what will
guide them In reaching their conclu-
sions' Very evidently their own ad-
vantage. But will England. France
Russia. &c. all find that their advan-
tage Will lie in q common direction?
Obviously not. unless national hatred
and thirst for revenge against Ger
many for tho harm She has inflicted
on them should bc the guiding factor;
but surely the srca, countries OF Eu-
rope. led and governed BY men worthy
Of their positions. will not seek 20 graf
ify such n ru~dimentsry. crude and
short sighted resentment.
Europe from earliest records has
seethed n satiated herself in war.
70 that We frequently find tho most
united sliies In one period apparently
the most desperate enemies In an
<thne TaA ,,,t.At, 5000
he given to the heat and temper Cf
the actual struggle; it's very intensity
and eNaggerat,on may produce as vio-
lent n reaction. Al all events quiet.
considered reason must ultimately ex-
ert tho stronger and deciding infiu-
cncc.
The lesser nations will undoubtedly
he satisfied to accept indemnities and
such slight additions TO their territory
as will not seriously disturb the map
Of Europe. But to England. and for
that matter. to France a. werl - to
the smaller countries. q new peril that
may threaten will b the great power
of Russia should Germany be severely
beaten or crushed. For Russia, vic.
torious and triumphant In . great
war. Will loom up with terrifying pos
sibiiities.
Freshly awakened 20 trade ana mcr-
camille activities. eager for develop
ment, cogniaant OF her great strength
and possibilities. she may not long
rest content to obey tho d!ctation Of
her rival Powers when the ascend
ancy over Europe and over Asia comes
within her grasp. Worse yet and far
more dangerous than Russia's ex-
panslon with the silent acQuiescence
OF a discouraged and Impoverished
Germany, would he Il combination OF
these two nations for world dominion.
The mere thought Of a Germsn-Rus-
sian alliance, combining the natural
resources and numerical immensely OF
the one with tho effective disciplin-
arian organization and high efficiency
Of the other, presents a perspective OF
alarming possibilities.
In spite OF the enormous destruction
OF the present war. Europe should re-
cover with rapidity and normal condi-
tions should he quickly restored. A.
far as population Is concerned. tho ng-
ures will undergo little change, for in
comparison with the total number of
individuals tho loss In killed will be
proportionately small. and the replace
ment Of tho dead will proceed at a rate
unusual for ordinary times. Wealth is
largely relative. 30 that, although
great impoverishment may at frst re-
suit, an adjustment OF affairs will
gradually bring about ut least COM
paratlve prosperity. especially = the
new state OF things will preseutlA tyo.
lmsndous necessity for work ana Q