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] Berlin. Dec. "a by wireless to Tuck
4 erton). The Interpretation of Presi-
dent Wilson's suggestions concerning
peace are somewhat confused by the
fact that Yesterdays comment was
based on the short extracts from his
note received here and the additional
fact that Secretary of State Lansing
also made n statement concerning the
situation which the German people are
not sure has not been distorted, says
the Overseas News Agency.
This confusion" the news agency
adds. "is illustrated by the fact that
the comment published by the 'Vos-
ssche zeitung' yesterday and to-day
differs in important points.
No Reason for Distrust
Yesterday the 'Vossische Zeitung'
considered the Presidents note as dip
lomatic intrigue which had been
prompted by desire to snield Eng
land, and declared that the note ought
d
greatest distrust.
ITO days comment by the 'Vossische
Zeitung' recognizes that the Presidents
suggestions, in their main points, are
reconcilable with Germany's attitude.
II says that the note is a complicated
document. which is open to various in
corporations, and adds:
"'There il no reason for Germany to
harbor distrust against Pres Ident Will
son. and we believe he was sincere
when he suggested 10 our adversaries
that .hey make known their peace con-
ditions.'
Press is Divided
The German press is divided into two
groups as to the Interpretation Of the
Presidents note. The "Deutsche Tages
2eitung" declares that President vii
sons intention is 70 rescue the United
States from an impending catastrophe.
The newspaper points out that Score.
tary Lansing's remarks were published
the same time as the note, and that
they were hardly yelled threat against
Germany.
The "Magdebursische Zeitung' con,
siders the note "a snare which is laid
I'm favor u the Entente" The Ham
burger Nachrichten" recalls the expert
ence Of the Vienna Congress, and says:
What the failure OF the Rumanisn aid
has been unable 10 do has now been UNI
dertaken BY the United States
Peace on the March"
"Vorwaerts" welcomes the note
cordially as an evidence that peace rs
on the march. 1t is an important
guarantee Of this. il thinks, as negotis-
tions for peace. IL observes. cannot be
stopped, but gain intensity as they
take on more concrete form.
Die Post" captions its editorial
LLOYD Georges Helper In Distress.
and sees in the note only one-slded
effort 10 secure peace favorable 10 the
Entente Allies and against the Central
Powers. The demand for the pubica-
ton OF peace terms, IL declares, ls
merely seconding Lloyd Georges
speech. and thereby President Wilson
With refined politeness participates IN
tho effort 20 create anti-German senti'
mcnt in the world.
Die Post" adds tina. the demand.
though skilfully worded. IS coupled
with suggested peace terms which Ger
MANY can in nowse consider. and adds
that however gentle President VIII
son presents himself, he can never con-
coal his wish at every critical moment
10 helm the side which ne favors.'
"Die Post" also believes that Presi-
dent Wilson's course here inaugurated
will certainly lead him into the camp
Of Germany's enemies.
"Lokal Anzeiger" Friendly
The "Lokal Anzeiger,' after study
, ing the full text of the note, declares
! that the document does not warrant
: the conception given 1t by many Ger
man papers from reading the advance
, cable summary, adding;
/ dts tone certainly creates the I'M
pression that IL Is the President
earnest intention TO assist IN bringing
about peace. and in the entire docu-
ment one finds no single word which,
effectively examined, forms any con-
clusion that he takes stand for one
group OF the combatant powers or the
other.
There is no ground, therefore, for
the attempt 10 represent the offer oil
the American President as an un-
friendly act, for, basically, President
Wilson wants nothing else than what
Germany and its allies wish TO attain
By their peace oyertureS.
Threatens Ruthless War
only the way in which ne. as chief
of a neutral state, wants 10 attain this
differs from the way taken by us, and
We must consider very carefully
whether his way j. psssable for us"
The "Loksl Anzeiger" reiterates that
Germany differs from its opponents in
that it has proved by it's peace over
ture that it wants TO bring about
peace.
SHOULD all efforts fail" conclude.
the paper. there will be nothing lief,
for US but TO make sure ruthlessly
that the consciousness which our enc
mics declare is an absolute pre-condi.
ton of their willingness 10 make
peace, namely. the consciousness thai
peace is necessary 70 US, shall seize
quickly and thoroughly their states
men and peoples"