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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-02
Trans-Siberian Line
One-Third Efficient

In an address before TIE American
Russian Chamber of Commerce, made
public yesterday by that body, S. R.
Bertron, financial expert with the re-
cent American Mission 10 Russia, out
lined some of the transportation prob
lens of that country. He said the
Trans-Siberian Railroad, although in
excellent condition, is only giving
about 80 per cent efficiency in its ser
vice owing to failure TO utilize avail
able facilities to the fullest extent. As
result about 100000 tons of material
has accumulated at Vladivostok. The
United States government expected
this year 10 provide for the road SIS
locomotives and $4,000 cars.
Only one other railroad during the
winter months will be available for
importation OF supplies, he said, being
the new Kola Railroad, which connects
the Bay Of Kola with Petrograd. Plans
are being made by the American Rail-
way Commission in Russia to place the
line in working order, and when this
Is accomplished about 1000 tons Of
material a day can reach Russt while
Archangel harbor is frozen.
Lack OF equipment for railroads, Mr..
Bertron asserted, had compelled Russia
to import large quantities of coal.
American engineers have reported that
with certain Improvements the railroad
could handle Al per cent more coal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-02
Dutch Anti-War Chief
Sees Bright Spots in
Wilson's Note to Pope

THE HAGUE, Sept. l.-President
Dresselhuys of the Dutch Anti-"ar
Council and secretary-general OF the
Dutch Department Of Justice COM
municates TO The Associated Press the
following opinion Of the Anti-"ar
Council. which assembled to-day to con-
slider President Wilson's reply to the
Pope's peace proposal:
"The first glance produces feeling
of disappointment over the sharp tone
and partialty regarding the response
bility for the war. The note WILL there-
fore, surely elicit contradiction even
from those Germans who are IN noWise
admirers of the present governmental
system.
"a closer examination reveals Drlgnt
spots: First, the absence Of eXultatioh
over Americas military power and no
mention of peace by military victory;
second, the reply shows sympathy Tor
the Pope's peace bases: third, no post
bellum economic war; fourth, contrary
10 first appearances. President wilson
does not insist on the slogan NO peace
with the Iiohenzollerns.'
"The President obviously wishes that
the will OF the German nation shall
henceforth control the policy OF the
German government, from which con-
dition the possibility OF peace negotIa-
tions may be born. Perhaps the intro
duction of the parliamentary system in
| Germany in no distant future VIII fuI-
| fl this demand.
perhaps, however, the mutation OF
| mower in Germany will show itself un-
| mistakably in another way. II the
Reichstag majority forces the govern.
ment to accept unrcseryedly the Papsl
peace basis, it would mean the complete
defeat of the pan-German military
party. II Is to be hoped that the Presl-
| dent will deem this sufficient new evil
dence Of the mentality of the German
| nation.
Summing up, the Presidents answer
| clears the situation, II only the TOO
sharp tone regarding the German dem
ocrats' action toward parliamentarlZa-
! ton does not impede progress by hurt
ing their feelings"
The Catholic lid" says that while
| President Wilson IN his reply 20 the
| Pope condemns the imperial German
government, he takes care not to reject
the fundamental proposals Of the Papal
note, and even subscribes TO the note in
| the main The Pope's proposals are
still alive, and good will on both sides
will more and more associate itself
with them. In the long run, the paper
concludes, the belliGerent peoples must
meet on the basis now accepted con-
ditionally, even by President Wilson.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-02

LONDON, Aug. 23.-The German
press is still debating Kercnsky's dec
laration at the Moscow conference that
Russia little while ago replied indig'
nantly to proposal to conclude a sap
aratc peace. The Socialist papers con-
firm Kercnsky's words. while the semi
official organs deny them. Proof OF
Kerensky's assertion is furnished oy
"The Manchester Guardian" which
prints three remarkable documents on
the subject.
The first, which is signed by Prince
Leopold of Bavaria. offers an armistice
with the assurance that it will not in
yolve Russia in the guilt of secession
from her Allies. Russia is told that
Germany is anxious 10 restore the old
friendly relations and 10 give eco
nomic assistance"
In the second document the Russians
denounce Prince Leopold's provocative
trap" They declare that separate
armistice is no better than a separate
peace, and that Germany would use the
opportunity to attack the Western Al
lies and then to destroy free Russia.
In the third document Prince Leo
pold replies that Russia wants peace,
and that the only suggestions of pence
are made by Germany and Austria. He
refers TO an offer of the Austrian
commander in chief ito appoint pleni-
potcntiaries to talk over the objects Of
the war and the possibility of an
armistice." little or nothing has
been heard Of this offer here) Then
ne assails Russia's allies and their war
aims, especially England, who is Rus
sia's secret grayedigger."
Finally, the Russians repeat their
fiat refusal, declaring their contempt
for the new action Of the German
mailed hst.'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-02
Reichmann Defended

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1.--Invest;ga-
ton ny Senate Military Affairs sub
committee Of alleged ?ro-German
statements of Colonel Carl Reichmsnr,
nominated to be a brigadier general,
to-day approached 2 conclusion. The
two principal witnesses-Mrs. James
Anderson, of Victoria, B. c., wife of
Canadian officer, and Mrs. (. B. Faison,
wife of Brigadier General Faison, were
under cross-examInation all day, and
the subcommittee expects 20 complete
its work early next week. Mrs. Faison's
testimony defended Colonel Reich
mann.
Little information was secured to-
day by the subcommittee. Mrs. An
derson. it was stated. said Colonel
Reichmann had been quoted by Mrs.
Faison as having justified the sinking
Of the Lusitania BY declaring Ameri-
cans should have been kept off the
vessel, having been warned
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-02
Papal Delegate
Reported to Have
Germany S Terms
Bonzano to Speak for Berlin at
Proper Time, Is Washing
ton Rumor

WASHINGTON Sept. 1t was
rumored in Washington to-day that
Mgr. Bonzano, the Papal Delegate here,
had been intrusted with Germany's
peace terms for presentation, on the
proper occasion, 10 the American gov
eminent. The rumor could not be veri-
fed, although il has spread in diplo-
matte circles. Il is known that the
Vatican's representative has no diplo-
matte standing. and that he probably
would seek secret audience with
President Wilson for the prosecution
Of any further peace efforts by Pope
Benedict.
The rurlor details some of Ger
many's alleged peace terms, as fol-
lows:
Evacuation by Germany Of Bel
GUM, with reservations concerning the
garrisoning Of Antwerp with German
TROOPS.
2-Evacuation of Serbia, without,
however, requiring Austria to cede
Bosnia Herzegovi
S-No surrender Of Italia Irredenta
to Italy, but the proclaimlng Of
Trieste as a free port.
1.-The constitution Of the Kingdom
of Poland, without defining the new
states boundaries.
5-Conferring autonomy upon Lor-
raine, bat Germany maintaining pos
session of Alsaee.
In French Official circles the discus
sion of such an arrangement as that
proposed for Alsace and Lorraine was
declared 10 be absurd. in Italian Of
fetal quarters the rumored terms were
also considered impossible, even as a
basis for discussion.
1t was authoritatively stated to-day
for the first time in the highest Italian
quarter that Italy Will not consent TO
any peace conference which does not
accept as a condition sine qua non the
establishment Of the Polish national
ity in all its integrity, the complete
freedom Of and fullest indemnificatIon
for Belgium, the evacuation Of serbia,
with the cession to Serbia of her two
stolen provinces, Bosnia and Here
govina; the creation of an independent
Albania, the complete and absolute
freedom of Montenegro, the cTaeaalon
of Rumania. together with the ccssion
10 her Of Tra0e-i"lria; the rrpulslon
Of the Tur,. -r~~I Europe and the res
titution to ...- a. he provinces OF
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-02

in the most approving terms. The
Temps" says of the reply:
THE note exhales good faith and by
itself Justiiies the confidence we have
that our cause will win final victory
There is good sense in the note and
nothing Is more required TO put tho
problem of peace upon its real basis
with all the force that the evidence
and that sincerity require. President
Wilson's reply closes one debate and
orens another. II puts an end TO the
discussion raised by the Holy See and
II gives TO the German people chance
70 speak, a chance which they have not
as yet seemed eager to put to profit
Gustavc Herve in "Nictorle,' con-
cludes his article on the note as fol
lows:
To-day let all the Allies repeat
after President Wilson to the German
people and until they hear us "No
peace with the Hohenzollerns.'
The "Libre Parole" in an article
which has been censored considerably
says that TO distinguish between the
responsibilities Of the German people
and their leaders is in absolute con-
tradiction with all teaching of facts,
The policy of Germanic expansion, II
adds, is not the ambition Of a party
but fundamental aspiration of the
German people.
President Wilson'S language. "Hu-
mantle" declares. is that of lofty rea-
son, which ignores cupidity and hatred.
II may make itself heard by the Ger
man people, whom it asks to repair the
evil they have done and then TO take
their place ameng the other nations
without their rights or existence being
menaced.
at is 70 the German people" il adds,
chat President Wilson has made reply
in answering the Pope. II the Pope
has been only the mouthpiece of the
Central Powers. President Wilson's re-
ply was the most direct and the wisest
il was possible TO make. If the Ger
man people want peace they know just
on what conditions It can be obtained.
The Excelsior" says: "The Allies
may well consider that President Will
son has spoken for all. Whist can they
add 10 his declarations? Nothing es-
sential. President Wilson said all
there was to say"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-02

tended 70 expect guarantees from a,
GUM and makes the admission hiu~s
in the interview in which he so 'hsyly
criticises me.
Thirdly, I wish to say il those tam.
as cited are not the German per-.
terms, then what are the German p.,,.
terms?
"Dr. HolIweg gives nothing diH,u,,
from these, and so il nigh. be assun.I
they are the German terms, after an
/ consider it a matter Of great rem.
that the German government: put D,
Hollweg out Of Office, and / feel tia,
personally he Is bitterly opposed to u.
ruthless submarine warfare If the Ger.
man government, and that he ONLY ,,
Trained from reslgning his osice on, =,
Difference TO the wishes Of Empero,
Wilhelm.
81 presume he was put out bec,p,.
his ideals are too liberal for the Ger.
man authorities 10 endure. Thi, h.
crafty is shown in the interview. 7
am sorry to take issue with Dr. 70,
Hollweg on this subject, BE-.
cause have a great admiration 70,
him and think he is a fine old II.
low.
"As 10 the ethics Of ny articles. al
I wish 10 say 20 that is that the Oh.
time diplomacy which Dr. Won Bed.
mann Hollweg advocated has succeed.
ed in plunging almost the whole word
into the bloodiest war of history. Whg
the people of nation know what !,
going on in the seats of government
such wars cannot happen.
81 do not believe in backstaiu
diplomacy any more than Dr.. Won Beth.
-Hollweg believes apparently IA
what ne is pleased TO call sh.rtsleev.
diplomacy. | believe the people Of ,
nation are entitled 10 know what /,
going on. This German diplomacy MAJ
be all right in a montrachy Of the mos
limited type, but it will never 20 az al
in a modern democracy
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-02
Wilson ANSWERS for All
Allies, Says French Press

PARIS, Sept. Although members
of the French government have not
commented publicly upon President
Wilson's reply to the Pope. The As
ISOLATED Press is informed in author
itative quarters that President Wilson
has defined with absolute clearness and
force the attitude Of all the Allies. The
President is regarded as having in
creased the unity of action among the
Allies since Americas entry into the
war by his having raised the issues of
the war TO the highest level of right.
The President, IT is held, escapes en-
,anglements with controversies on o
lower plane, and takes the lead in plac-
ing the Allies upon an unsuitable
moral ground, refusing TO consider
questions OF mere expediency.
All the newspapers discuss the note
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-02
Coal Price in Effect
No Benefit to Public Until
ii. s Fixes Profits

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1.-The anthra-
cite coal prices fixed by President VIII
son became effective to-day.
They are mine prices, and are practi-
cally those put into effect BY the OPP
orators. Consequently, the public may
hope for no relief until Coal Admin
istrator Garfield and the Trade Com
mission take action fixing profits and
prices for the middlemen, wholesalers
and retailers.
Or. Garfield will confer with the
bituminous coal operators here next
week.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-02

his only hope on internal complications
In Germany. Now, as before, he backs
the doubtful card of a German revolu'
tion, or at least internal changes when
IN their effects on Germany's foreign
policy would operate in a similar en-
feebling manner. Mr.. Wilson knows
that there are people in Germany VINO
are particularly susceptible TO sueh
utterances by an enemy, but he is AT
last seen through. even by his former
friends here. and We can therefore
hardly believe that he will have great
success in his attempt 10 influence the
feeling in Germany"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-02
Poles to Administer Justice
First Step in Self.Government
Taken, Is German Report

AMSTERDAM, Sept. l.-According to
the Cologne Gazette" the first step
toward the self-government Of Poland
hrs been taken.
Fror 'o-day justice will be admin
ir'-. n th6' name OF the Polish
CT. and by folish judges.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-02
Mexican Congress Meets

MEXICO CITY, Sept. 1.-The extra.
ordinary session OF the Mexican Cham
Der OF Deputies adjourned last night
The regular session of the Mexican
Congress began tonight. when Presi-
dent Carranza read his message.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-02
French Cabinet Place Filled

PARIS, Sept. Jules Steeg, Minis
ter of Public Instruction, has taken
over temporarily the Ministry of the
Interior in place of Louis J. Malvy, who
re-. sned YESTERDAY
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-02
Seventy Arrested in Swiss Riot

BERNE. Aug. 3l.-Seventy persons,
including ten foreigners, were arrested
during demonstrations Thursday, in
protest against the high cost Of food.
There were several collisions between
the manifestants and the police.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-02
The Final Russian Reply

Having received the provocative
wireless of the German commander in
chief. we, united by our love for tho
country, call upon all the faithful sons
of Russia 10 brand with contempt the
new action OF the German mailed J
fist, and invite everybody TO show con.
fidence in our Revolutionary Govern.
ment. We go, and shall go, toward
the old graves Of our brothers in order
10 conquer happiness and freedom"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-02
Prince Leopold's Rejoinder


fers to a formal offer by the Austrian
tice:
"The Russian revolutionary de.
mocracy is consistently treading the
path to attain its aim, and that aim
is a general peace. Such also is OAR
aim. Nevertheless, only two substan-
tial proposals have so far been mad,
for the attainment of that aim and in
both cases they were made by US.
1.-THE first was the offer Of peace
made by the Central Powers in Dcccrn-
Der, 1916. The Central Powers sug-
gested peace negotiations at the earli-
est possible moment, in order 70 pre-
vent further bloodshed and TO stop
the horrors of the war. The hand
stretched out by US was rejected with
scorn by the governments OF the En-
tente powers; only at that time Rus
STA was still ruled by the Czarian gov
eminent.
"Our special proposal was the circu-
lar proclamation of the Austro- Hun
garian commander in chief. The Cen
tral Powers proclaimed their READINGS
70 appoint plenipotentaries to talk
over the objects of the war and the
time the Czarian government no longer
existed, and its place was occupied b.
the c. W. s. d. What was the replg
this time? Il was to the effect that
Russia wanted peace without conquestz
and without indmnities, but at the same
time she did not want 70 repudiate the
treaties with England. France and
Italy. Do you know the contents OF
these treaties?
I've Germans do not know their ex-
act text, but we know what England
France and Italy are demanding from
us. One such demand is that Austria
Hungary should give up TO the Italians
Trieste, Trentino and the coast of Dali
malta. NJ. Ribot. the French Prime
Minister. declared that the French did
not want conquests, but that did not
mean that they had renowned their
claims upon AlSacc-Lorraine. They
would fight until those provinces were
restored to their fatherland. The prov.
inces which NJ. Ribot mentions are old
German territories which France wrest-
ed from Germany 200 years ago.
"Briand wants also to take the en-
ire left bank OF the Rhine and the
German colonies, and all that with the
consen. Of Great Britain and the for
mer Russian government. France
England and Italy are demanding large
conouests and in addition an indemnity
Of one hundred millards, whereas Rus
STA wants peace without conquests OF
indemnities.
as that not a contradiction Where
is the truth? What does the free Rus
sian nation want? Does it want the
war aims of the Entente powers, from
which Russia has not yet parted, OF
the conclusion Of peace as echoed and
icechoed 10 US across the trenches more
than once from the ranks OF the Rus
sian army?
when will you at last convince
yourselves that your secret gravedigger
is England? Just as thirteen years ago
she brought you, for her own selfish
objects, to a war with Japan, so will
she destroy you now in order to
strengthen her world power"
IT, Eyn,l Pussifp Reoly
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-02
Proof Found of Berlin S Secret
Offer Of Peace to Russia
"Recb" Publishes Prince Leopolds Negotiations With
Revolutionary Leaders, Who Indignantly
Spurned Invitation to Desert Allies

no rupture with the Allies. He speaks
thu because he knows that formal
propo al for separate peace with the
Gc marie Empire would be repudiatci
b. ~ revolutionary troops with indig-
nation.
But what else than a separate peace
does The general of the Germanic En-
pire propose 10 us? lie proposes a
separate armistice and secret n,gotia-
tions with himself. He assures ~ that
such a separate armistice would offer
no advantages to Germany. Is that
true? Let the German general reply
to this question. He surrey would not
have vertured upon this provocation
If his offer Of a separate armistice
had not entered into the plans OF the
German General Staff.
"The German commander in chief
speaks OF the inactivity of his army on
our front, but he forgots what is re-
membered by Russia. He forgets
the Stokhod business. He forgcts that
the Russians know where the German
divisions and the heavy batteries have
been taken to from our front. He for
gets that Russia hears the news Of the
bloody battles on the Anglo-French
front. He forgets that Russia knows
that the crushing OF the Allies would
be the beginning of the crushing Of her
own armies, and that the crushing of
the revolutionary armies OF free Rus
STA would mean not only new soldiers
graves, but also tAe death of the revo-
luton, the death of free Russia.
THE revolutionary democracy Of
Russia is going past the provocative
traps of the German General Staff in
order to obtain its obi ect-<liversal
peace. 1t goes that way, calling upon
all the laboring masses and all the OPP
pressed classes throughout the world
to take part in the struggle for that
peace. Its allie. in this struggle, its
friends, are Friedrich Adler. who has
been condemned to death by an Aus
trian court; Karl Liebknecht, Ledebour
and Hsase, who are CALAMITY fighting
the propertied classes of Germany and
those circles whose interests are served
by the German General Staff. Its allies
are the laboring classes of France and
England, who have taken up stand
against the aims Of conquest enter
tanned by their respective ruling
classes"
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