Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1841-1918, 1916-12-21
THE WASHINGTON POST IS NOW
OF THE NORTHCLIFF CLASS.

The Washington Post has turned
from being a truly neutral newspaper
to one of the Northcliff class 1t
lauds Premier David Lloyd Georges
speech in the House Of Commons
thus
Peace without reparation is inn
possible.
Thus the British empire, through
its premier, knocks over the house OF
cards set up by Chancellor Won Beth
mann-Hollweg, speaking for the cen-
tral powers.
"Mr, Lloyd George has made the
only answer that could be expected
from the allies France and Russia
had already announced the rejection
OF Germanys proposal for negotia-
tions The British premier declared
that Great Britain concurred entirely
with her allies. The only phrase
which could be construed as Will
ingness to negotiate was this remark
by Mr.. Lloyd George:
We will wait until we hear
what terms and guarantees
there are surer than those which
Germany broke.
This is construed as meaning that
the British note win require Ger
many to outline the terms upon
which she proposes to negotiate for
peace But taken in connection with
Mr.. Lloyd Georges statement that no
terms other than those of fun re-
paration for damages done and the
destruction OF German militarism
will be accepted, it is evident that
Germany can bring her enemies into
peace negotiations only by yielding
TO their terms in advance.
In short, Germany can now OBJ
tain peace by surrender, but not
otherwise. and there will be no ne
gotiations TO negotiate on q bare
proposal OF peace would be equival-
ent to the allies placing their heads
in a moose held by Germany, OBJ
served Mr. Lloyd George. He added
that Chancellor Won Bethmann-Holl-
wcg's proposal constituted a denial
OF the only terms upon which peace
WAS possible.
Reinforcing this rejection Of Ger
many's proposal, Mr.. Lloyd George
spoke with his usual audacity regard
ing the allies plans. He admitted
and valuable time lost because OF
failure 60 make quick decisions.
There is to he better cooperation
among the allies and concentration
of authority King Constantine Is to
be treated for what he is-an enemy
The provisional government of Vent
zelos is recognized as the govern
ment Of Greece. This means that
Al. fpa In
the Balkans, now that the dilatory
tactics Of Asquith have been super
seeded by the aggressive policy or
Lloyd George.
we put our trust in our un-
broken army said the British pre-
mier. Then he quoted the declara-
ton made by Abraham Lincoln when
he was harrassed by frantic appeals
in bohalf Of q premature and un-
stable peace:
"The war viii end when it's
object has been attained under
God; it will never end until we
achieve the object
"Thus sounds the knell Of German
militarism. The allies will fight on
They win listen to Germany when
she is ready to yield, and not before.
Roumania's downfall is mere incl
don't in this death struggle Of
Europe. The issue 10 not the gain or
loss Of pieces OF territory. It is not
the crushing of the German people.
II is the annihilation OF Germany's
ambition to tyrannize over Europe
and the world by systematized brute
force. In trying to achieve that am
bition Germany has appealed to the
sword. The decision will be made by
the sword"
There was a time when the Post
did not adhere to the insane view
prevailing in many newspaper Offices
in the United States that il was GER
many's ambition to "tyrannize over
Europe and the world" and that this
ambition caused the war. If we re-
member right the Post used to hold
to the view that the trade rivalry be-
tween Great Britain and Germany,
the desire of France to roconquer
the lost provinces, and the ambition
OF Russia to get possession Of Con-
stantinople and to dominate over the
Baican states were the real causes
of the war.
And when the Post joins the cry
against German Militarism" which
must be crushed, it shows very poor
logic In it's issue Of December 10
the Post advocates universal military
service in the United States, stating:
"The sooner the system Is adopted
the better for the individual and the
nation" The article in question
reads:
Where would Germany or France
have been by this time if, at the be-
ginning Of the war, so per cent. Of
the enlisted force had failed to turn
UP and Sc per cent. OF the remainder
had been classed as entirely un-
trained?
"That was the experience of the
United States in calling militiamen
into tho service Of the nation along
tho Mexican border The figures
were given to Congress yesterday by
Gen. Scott, chief Of staff
"Of The $4,000 names on the rolls
OF militia organizations, Al G57 dis