The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1916-12-13

Berlin, Dec. 12.-Via Sayville-
Chancellor Won Bethmann- Hollweg's
speech is reported by the Overseas
News Agency as follows:
Chancellor Won Bethmam- Hollweg
today announced to the Reichstag
that Germany with her allies, econ
scious of their responsibility before
God, before their own nations and hu-
manity," had offered peace negotia-
tions.
Members of Parliament answered
their unexpected sumons hurriedly.
The thronged galleries listened in in
tense silence while the Chancellor
rose for his speech.
The Chancellor first outlined the
extraordinary political situation, and
their speaking on the achievement of
rSthsM sMGentral powers, made an an
snolIeement which may possibly be
Aths turning point in the war. He said:
..The Reichstag had not been adj
journed for long period, but fortu-
nately it was left to the discretion of
the president as to the day Of the
next meeting. This decision was caus-
ed by the hope that soon happy
events in the field would be recorded,
hope fulfilled quicker, almost than
expected. I shall, be brief for ac-
tions speak for themselves"
C..:1.,,
The Chancellor said that Rumania
had entered the war in order to roll
up the German positions in the east
and those of Germany's allies. At
the same time the grand offensive on
the Somme had as its object to piece
the German western front and the
y -faewed Italian attacks were intended
ssto paralyzze Austro- Hungary.
"Thc situation was serious" the
Chancellor continued. "But with Gods
! help, our troops shaped conditions
So as to give US security which not
:. bnly is complete, but still more so
.AIhan ever before. The western front
hands Not only does it stand, but
h spite of the Rumanian campaign,
/ is fitted out with larger reserves of
y Yen and material than it had been
q lrmerv. The most effective precau-
8sfbns hay, been taken against all
hlar diversions. And while on the
Anmc and on the Carso drum-f fire
Bounded, while the Russians launch
u Mtroops against the eastern frontier
MTransylvania, Field Marshal Won
AA,ASlenburg captured the whole of
Tern Wallachia, and the hostile
tal of Bucharest, leading with un-
s: leled genius the troops that in
Sration with all the allies made
ble what hithertofore was con-
ID impossible.
= Plenty to Fat.
Wgn Hindengurg does not rest.
$;aAy operations progress by
EGokeA of the sword at the same time
En foundations for our economic
needs Have been laid. Great stocks
of Grain, victuals, oil and other goods
fell into our hands into Rumania
Their transport has begun. In spite
of scarcity, we could have lived on
our own supplies, bat now our safety
is beyond question"
EXPLOITS of Submarines.
"1n the great events on land" the
haneellor continued, "heroic deeds
are added by our submarines. The
specter of famine which our enemies
intended to Nappear before 'us now
pursues them without mercy. When,
after the termination of the first year
of the var, the Emperor addressed
the nation in public appeal, the said,
tHavint witnessed such great events,
B my @hetFt was filled with awe and
satisfaction
%Neither our Emperor nor nation
ever change thbir minds in these re-
spects. Nor have they since. Brave
and h.Tpic actsi Of our leaders have