The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-01-12

WASHINGTON, Jan. II The text
81 the Allies reply 10 President vii.
sons note follows
The AIied governments have re-
ceived tho not. which WAS delivered
80 them in The name or the gov
eminent OF the United states or "a"
18Th ~ December. 1915 They have
studied it with the care imposed upon
them both BY thc exact realization
which they have OF the gravity -
the hour and BY the sincere friendship
which attaches them 90 the Amer can
people. >
In general way they dcsiro 90 de-
clare their respect FOR the lofty senti-
mcnts Inspiring the American note
and thor whole hearted aZreerucnt
with the proposal e. create a league
of nations. which ~hali~assufe peace
and Justice turnout tho world
They recognize All thc benefits
which viii accrue 60 the cause ~
humanity and civilization from the
institution OF International arrange
ments designed 60 prevent violent
conflicts between nations and SO
ueccesnry 10 their enforcement lest
an ilusory securitN shDuld serve
merely e. facilitate fresh acts ~ AK
greHriou
nut "a discussion - future arrange
'uents destined 10 insure an cudur-
ing ueHce/pre- suppos"s q satisfactory
settlement 81 the actual conflict The
ALLIES hsVe az profound q destrc A.
'he government ~ fhe United states
20 terminate as soon as possible a.
war for which tho Central empires
are responsible ana which infiDta
such cruel suffering upon humaulty.
nut IN thcir Judgment ~ i- lnpos-
sihle 10 obtain Rt this moment such a
peace a. Viii not only secure TO Them
inc reparatlon ihe rsstitntion and
THO guarantees lastly due them Us
reason ~ the. act of aggression. the
guilt Of which ~ nNed upon the Cen
trail Powers. while tho very principle
from which IN sYrnnv was undcrwin-
ing the safc'v of Europe ami at The
same time such "A peace o. VIII enable
future European nations 80 Doe rstab-
iiehed Upon a sure foundation.
Ftghting For Right.
that th"y arc not lighting for selfish
interests but above an 20 safeguard
The Independence ~ peoples,/cf right
and Of humanity.
The allies are FUZZY aware q IN
losses and suffering which tho war
causes 20 ncutrals as we'll a. 20 bel
NEereuts and they dcplorc them hut
they d. not hold aht mscives responsi-
bio for them. having In no way oith-
or wilied or provoked this war. and
they strive 10 re$-ce these damages
IN tho mfasure compatible with thu
memorable eNiRencies of their defense
against the violence and tho wiics II
tho enemy
II h. with satisfaction Therefore that
they take note of the declaration that
'hc American communication iR In no
wise associated w It's priEin with chat
uf the Central powers transmitted on
tho sth ~ December nv the govern
ment ~ the United states They did
not doubt moreover. the resolution OF
that government L. avoid even tho
Appearances ~ n support. even NOR
NJ. - the authors responsible FOR the
war
The Allied governments feel IL
their duty TO challenge IN the most
fryndly. but also in the ciearest way.
tho analogy drawn between the two
groups or hciiiecrentE
This analogy, bsscd on public dec
tnrsftons of the central powers, -
In direct CONFLICT with the evidence,
both ~ regards rrspon -ibfiify for the
past and guarantees for the future
President Wilson. IN stiuding 20 this
surtopy, did not. 90 course. intend 10
adopt " ss hts own.
~ there IL IN historical fact estah-
liHh"a ~ tho rrcHrnt date N ia the
wiUfui aggression OF Germany and
Austrin. Hungary to insure their
heE"mOnN over Europe and their eco
nomlc domination over the world
Germany proved BY her declaration
81 war bv tho immediate violation ~
manner 81 conducting the war her
Stimulating contempt for oil principles
- hnr unity ma 81 respect FOR small
statca. as the conflict developed the
attitud" - the Central powers and
their allies has been continual de-
nanrc ~ humanity ana civilization.
He~sn Belgium Horrors.
~ ia necessary no recall tho hor-
rore which acNoWpnni"l the invasion
81 Heiglum and Of serbia. the afro.
Ci0us regime imposed upon tho invaded
countries the massacre ~ hundreds
~ thousands of inOncnsiVe Armen-
laus. the harburitics nerpetrnted
against tho populations of Syria. the
raids ~ Ieppolins on open towns. tho
Destruction hN submarines Of paSsrn-
ger steamers Hnu ~ merchantmen
even under neutral flags the cruel
treatment inflicted upon prisoners 81
war the judicial murders 81 Miss
Cavel. of Captain fryntt. the deporta-
ton and the reduction TO slavery Of
eIvh populations, ct cetera7