New Britain herald., 1917-01-12

in no wise associated in it's origin with that of the Central Powers trans rlitted on December 1S by the Govern .nent of the United States. They did not doubt, moreover, the resolution of that government to avoid even the ap- pearance of support, even moral, of the authors responsible for the war.
 The allied governments believe that they must protest in the most friendly but in the most specific manner against the assimilation established i1 the American note between the two groups of belligerents. This assimila- tion, based upon public declarations by the Central Powers, is in direct opposition 10 the evidence, both as re- gards responsibility for the past and as concerns guarantees for the future; President Wilson in mentioning it cer- tainly had DC intention of associating himself with it.
 If there is a r Historical fact estab- lisflec at the. present. date it is the wiltul aggression of Germany and Austria Hungary to insure their hege- nony over Europe and their economic domination over the world. Germany proved by ner declaration of war, by the immediate violation of Belgium and LuXemburg and by her manner of conducting the var her stimulating contempt for all principles of human ity and all respect for small states; as the conflict developed the attitude of the Central Powers and their allies has been st continual defiance of hu- manlty and civilization.
 Is it necessary to recall the horrors which accompanied the invasion of Belgium and of Serbia, the atrocious regime imposed upon the invaded countries, the massacre of hundreds of thousands or ;noffensive Armenians, the harbarities perpetrated against the populations Of Syria. the raids of Zcppelins on open trwns, the destruc- tion by suhra rines of passenger steamers and of merchantmen even under neutral flags, the cruel treat mcnt Inflicted upon prisoners of war, the 1urldical lnurGer Of Miss Cavell, of captain F'ryatt, the deportation and the reduction to slavery of civil popu- latlohs etc.? TheA execution of such a series of crimes -perpctuated without any regard for universal reproduction fully explains to President Wilson the protest of the Allies.
 They consider that the note which they sent to the United States in reply to the German note will be a response to the questions put by the American government, and according to the exact words of the latter, constitute pubic declaration as to the con- ditions upon which the war could be terminated.
 President Wilson desires more. He desires that the belligerent powers openly affirm the objects which they seek by continuing the war The Allies experience no difficulty in re- plying to rfs request. Their objects in the war will not be made known in detail with all the equitable com rensation and indemnities for dam ages suffered until the hour of nego- tiationS.
 Basic Peace Conditions.
 ButNthe civilized world knows that they imply in all necessity and in the first instance the restoration of Bel gium. of Serbia and of Montenegro and the indemnities which are due them. The evacuation of the invaded terri tories of France, of Russia and of Rum ania, with just reparatfon. The reorganization of Europe guar anteed by stable regime and founded as much upon respect of nationalities and full security and liverty (of) economic development, which all na- tions great or small, possess, as upon territorial conventions and interna- tional agreements suitable to guaran- tee territorial and maritime frontiers against unjustified attacks.
 The restitution of provinces or ter ritories wrcsted in the part from the Allies by force or against the will of their populations. .a.. a.-. 't. The liberation of Italians of Slavs, of Rumanians and of Tcheco-Slova- ques from foreign domination. The enfranchisement of populations subject to the bloody tyranny of the Turks.
 The expulsion from Europe of the