New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-17

London, June 16.-The peace terms
proposed by the German majority So
cialists in the course Of the inter-
change of views now in progress in
Stockholm reached London to-day, de-
irving especial interest from the fact
that a telegram setting forth these
terms was passed by the German cen
sor
According to Socialist correspondents
now at Stockholm, the Germans made Il
q condition, which the Dutch-Scandina-
Wan committee accepted. that their
terms should not be published until
after they had appeared in the Social
list organ "Vorwaerts," of Berlin. Be-
fore reaching "VorwGerts" they, Of
course, passed through the hands Of
the German censor.
The peace terms Of The German So
cialsts, given in reply to a question
from the Dutch Scandinavian commit
tee, set forth first Of all that the Ger
man Social Democracy desired peace
based on mutual understanding, and
condemned violation OF other nations
vital interests. Starting with this fun
damental principle. Germany's Social
Democracy agrees with the proposal OF
the Russian Council of Soldiers and
Workmen's Delegates for a peace with
out annexation or indemnities, based
on the right Of all nations 70 deter
mine their own fate.
Denies Compensation for Damages
Rejection of annexation, the reply
says, implies a demand for the restl-
tuition OF conquered colonies and the
restitution Of countries which have lost
their independence by the war. The
delegation repudiates the proposed
compensation for damages suffered by
war, as these have been caused by the
military operations of both friends and
enemies States unable from their own
resources 20 restore economic condl-
lions should have international help,
which should be equally agreed upon.
Belgium, Serbia and other states that
have lost their independence should
regain it completely. The German dele
cation demands recognition Of the
claims 10 independence made by Fin
land and Russian Poland.
Respecting Ireland, Egypt, Tripoli.
Morocco, India, Tibet. Korea and other
formerly Independent countries. the
delegation desires the Socialists IN the
nations ruling them 10 endeavor 70 free
them from foreign control In the case
of netiOnalitics with distinctive Ian
guages which are united to large states,
such as the Poles. Danes and French IN
Germany. the delegation demands for
them full privileges regarding their
social culture and the use OF their Ian
guages within the state.
Germany to Retain Alsace-Lorraine
The opinion Of the Austro-H Hungarian
delegation regarding Alsace-Lorralne IS
supported by the Germans. They state
that this territory never has been in
dependent and cannot be considered a
separate nationality. The historical
right of France TO the province is de-
MED, but the delegation demands for
them full equality as self-goyerning
unit Of the German Empire.
The delegation suggests various
measures for assuring permanent
peace, including the following:
Establishment Of an obligatory in
ternational arbitration court and SUI
perior international Judicial organiza-
ton.
Restriction Of ornaments is provided
for in the peace agreement. Il is pro-
posed each country should have ma
tional army for protection against at
tack, but that the period Of training
should be fixed internationally, IS well
as the means and measures of war
which may be employed.
The capture Of merchantmen at sea
and the arming OF merchantmen to be
forbidden.
Important channels and interoceanic
canals 20 be placed under international
control.
Contraband to be determined inter
nationally, excluding food and cloth
ing stuifs from the contraband list.
Postal communications between COM
batants and neutrals not 20 be inter-
rupted.
War not 20 be followed by CONNER
cial war.
Abolition Of protective duties.
The open door policy for colonies.
Arrangement Of international LABOR
questions in accordance with the inter
national trades union programme.
Secret diplomacy TO be replaced by
parliamentary control.
The German delegates expressed the
opinion that European neutrals should
have opportunity TO participate IN the
new regulation of economic, social,