The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1917-07-24
INvINcIBLE GERMANY

We wish to conclude this at as early date as
possible the basis Of the fact that we are combattans
who have accomplished purpose, who have demon
strated that nvincibe We desire peace on the
condition Of the inviolabity Of Germanys territory
II is impossible for us to parey with an enemy de-
handing the cession of foot of German SOIL and we
must by means of understandings and in spirit Of give
and take guarantees and conditions for the
istence OF the German Empire upon the continent and
overseas"
WHAT DOES HE MEAN
The chancellors words on this crucial point REQUIRE
careful reading as they capable Of various nterpre
tations other than the surface meaning His language
IN the original German indicates the willingness Of this
spokesman the Kaiser to make peace only as victor
while in the Of the words Understanding" and give
and take ne appears to revive the idea advanced
Gus times by Bethmann- Holweg which was to hold the
matter Of the readusment Of the colonial frontiers for
bargaining, rather than insist upon return to the
status quo ante
Michaelis declared that peace must offer foundation
for the lasting reconciliation Of the nations which state
ment was received with cheers by the rechstag members
But the request for peace come now from other
than Germany, he declared.
NO OFFERS POSSIBLE
We cannot again advance any offer for peace he
said after having loyalty stretched out our hands once
and receiving response but with the nation and the
nrmy leaders in accord with the declaration the
ment feels that If the enemy abandons its lust for con-
quest and its aims for subugaton and expresses
wish to enter into peace negotiations will listen hon
esty and readily and enter into negotiations for an hon
orable peace
The present time, regards the food situation in
Germany is the most severe have ever experienced
and this month Of Juiyis going be our worst period
OF all The drought has delayed the maturing Of our
crops and undoubtedly exists in many cases but
am able to declare in glad confidence. that relief will
shortly set in and the population will be supplied with
food more adequately" N,.t@
DEFENDED BETHMANN-HOLLWEG
The chancellor devoted large part Of his address to
defense Of his predecessor, Dr. Bethmann- Hollweg
against the attacks which have been made in the rechstae
and in the German press
Bitter criticism has been directed against the highly
deserving man before me- he said. THE criticism is
due to enity and hate When the history of the war
lies before us, all alike will completely appreciate what
Hollwegs chancellorship has meant to the enemy
IA great weight has been put my shoulders by the
appointment made by emperor. Trusting in God
and IN German might have ventured to undertake it,
y beg the trust and cooperation of all
We long to attain and splendid Germany and
not Germany that seeks wishes errorze the world
as our enemies allege For this have bled and died
and will bleed and die and fight way through despite
any and every force which may oppose us.
Yesterday the rechstag adopted resolution favorine
peace on the status quo beum and declared its op
position to any demands for indemnities the annexa-
ton OF territories in the hands control of German
forces. """ .nts ers