South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-21
Claims Diver War VIII Win.


Claims Diver War VIII Win.
IT declare, IN fact. that the sub
marine war accomplishes m the
destruction Of enemy TONNAGE what
IL should. II impairs England IS
economic life and the conduct OF the
var month 20 month In a ErowiI,-
degree, so that IL viii not be posi-
ole &C oppose the necessity for
peace much longer We can loOK
forward 10 the further labors Of
the brave submarine with complete
confidence.
I desire 20 send home greetings
70 our troops on all fronts. land.
sea air and undersea- What ou-
troops. under the leadership u
great commanders. have aoco nplish-
ed in three years is unprecedented.
IN the worlds history our thoughts
also turn 10 our true allies. a broth
ershiD in arms which, cemented and
tested in heated battling. viii not be
dissolved Germany will hold fast
In faithful alliance 20 IT'S treaties
and agreements.
Praises Military Command.
1T is reported from the supreme
army command that the military
situation Is very good. The great
anglo-French spring offensive in
west has been shattered by armies
Which show their unbroken power
and superior ability.
In the east, in consequence OF
the confusion in Russia. the attack
BY Russian millions did not mater
ialize and there Is comparative
calm.
Only after false reports and II
element by Russia's allies had
stirred the Russian soldiers did the
present offensive develop Its goal
was Lemberg and Drohobycz. Gen.
Brussiloff. with all his enormous
sacrifices, has gained only a sight
advantage A half hour ago I re
ceived the following telegram from
the field marshal:
Greece Forced Into War"
Provoked by the Russian often
~Ive in Galicia. a strong attack was
maugurated there today under tho
personal leadership of Prince Leo
poId Of Bavaria The Germans,
supported by the Austro- Hungarian
troops. nTOkt NllIOu5AA AAAE III
positions near GIoczow Gen. Bus
siloff's gains. therefore, have been
equahzed-
Greece was forced by violence to
enter the war against us. Our COM
mon front with the brave Bulgar-
ians stands firm.
Italy. even through tho 18th
Isonzo battle against our war-tried
Austro- Hungarian brothers. will not
be able TO attain the goal OF its
breach Of faith-the possession of
Trieste.
In referring 70 the military stu
alton on the various fronts. Chancel-
Tor Michaelis said:
The season of the year mas seen
a pause 10 the fighting in the eau
Casus. Persia and Palestine. When
IL n resumed the enemy will find
the Turkish army newly equipped
and full OF confidence
Mininlizes Americas Entry.
I'VE look without serious con-
Germ upon the optimistic sentiment
in the entente countries caused oy
Americas Intervention. 1t Is easy
10 reckon how much TONNAGE is nee
essary 10 transport any army from
America 10 Europe. how much ton
maze is required TO feed such an
army.
France and England are scarce
Is able 20 feed md supply thelr
own armies without influencing the
economic situation still further. At
ter our prev ious success we shall be
able 10 master this situation also
through our fleet particularly the
submarines That is our frm CON
viction and assurance We and our
nrm allies. therefore, can lcok fer
ward 70 any further development Of
military events with calm secur-
ity."
Peace Talk Is Yelled.
The burning question i'm our
hearts. however. is how much long
er the war is 20 last. With this
come 70 a matter which stands i'm
tho center Of all our interest and
all our proceedings today. Ger
many did not desire the wal IN or
der 20 make violent cOnquests and,
therefore. will not continue the war
5av loneer merely FOR the sake of
such conques,s. If II could obtain an
honorable peace.
The Germans wish 70 conclude
peace a. combatants who have sue
cesSfuIIv accomplished their purpose
and proved themselves inNinciblc.
A condition Of peace was the in
viola iity Of GeTmany's territory
No harley was possible with the
enemy demanding the cession of
German soil.
1--WE must. by means OF under
standinz and in . spirit Of -ive and
take. guarantee conditions or the
existence OF the German empire M
On the continent and overseas.
continued the chancellor.
Dr. MichaeuS words on this poiut
REQUIRE careful reading and are cap
able OF various interpretations other
than n surface one. His German in
dicates a WILLINGNESS 10 make peace
only as victors ia his use of the
words 'un6erstsndins and give
asd take" (the German words are
verstaencigung and ausSleich).
lie revives the Bethmannlc ideas
~ re-adiutment OF the frontiers an