New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-14

er-that is certain. II would be three
or four weeks before such action could
be taken-snd It is not at all cer'at
that the German offer viii receive az
much attention as that
Think Kaiser Yields TO Peo3le
There are indications that the Kei-
ser is gradually yielding TO the voice
OF tho people in Germany, anf this IS
a welcome sign to the Allies. follow
ing on the heels OF the peace oher
comes the report that the German
Emperor is about 90 announce INC
granting Of a parliamentary form OF
government 20 the country. ouch
stcp would 20 long way toward
bringing about conditions In Germany
that the Allies arc now fighting Tor,
A striking instance Of the power the
limited states now wields in the world IS
affairs is furnished by the fact that
Britons arc almost as much interested
in the effect Of Germsny's peace oteT
on Americans as on their own alics.
Reports that Americans are generaHy
agreed that this is not the time 20 con
slider peace negotiations are received
with extreme satisfaction.
Il is generally thought that Presi-
dent Wilson will forward the German
note 70 Britain without any sugges-
tions. At the same time there are those
who believe he may al least express has
willingness 20 convey the terms Of the
Entente 20 Berlin. England is await
inc his action with keen interest.
The latest hint Of American press
opjnion on the developments Of the
war is contained in The Tribune's eti-
toriAl "The Great Parallel which has
been reprinted this week and has at
tracted widespread comment. While
there are those who do not agree with
the sentiments expressed, the majority
Of critics and officials speak Of 10 very
favorably.
Press Favors Rejection
The majority Of the British news
papers consider that Germany's peace
offer must be declined. The exceptions
arc "Tbe Daily News" The Manches-
ter Guardian" "The Aberdeen Free
Press. "The New Statesman and Mas
singbam's The Nation" These period
icais believe that Britain and her allies
should az least state their terms o.
peace.
At conference of the pacifst group
today including SnOwden, Macdonald,
Moltino. Trevelyan, Holt, Hord, Hore--
burn and q dozen others. a course OF
action was agreed upon, ! understand.
All believed that Britain should inu-
mate her willingness 70 CONSIDER nego-
tiations. even though Germany's terms
sbould be impossible Of acceptance.
This group has received several re-
cruits since the formation OF the new
government, and will undoubtedly open
an early discussion IN Parliament
whatever the decision Of the govern
mcnt.
opponent of Lloyd George makes THIS
"0ne thing we are thankful for is
that Lloyd George is as good as As
auith at fighting, and whole lol De'-
ter az making peace"
He called attention 70 the fact that
il was as q peacemaker tnat the GIN
ger leader" earned his reputation.
Premier Plans Election
From another quarter comes report
that the new government IS preparing
for a general election. Lloyd George
il appears, desires popular endorsement
of him and his government fearing
that the Liberal opposition, proiesseGiy
friendly though it is. will prove big
handicap to him. The next few days
viii show whether Germany's offer has
altered his plans.
AT the Belgian Legation surprise was
expressed to-day at the story that Bel
rium had been offered the alternative
Of Immediate peace or the demolition
Of ali its monuments and buildings, and
even its villages. Il was stated that
no official or unofficial terms had been
offered 20 Belgium, so far as was
known. On the other hand, high ON 4
cial confirms the story. lie says mat
the offer was made last week. Ger
manv's scheme being 70 buy of Bel
GUM. France and Italy before Offering
to 90 into peace conference with Brit-
ain.