The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1917-11-30
BERLIN READY
TO SIGN PEACE:
SWEDEN AIDS
Chancellor Won Heltling
Awaits Only Arrival of
Russia's Delegates.
STOCKHOLM AS MEDIATOR
Already Has Forwarded For
NAL Offer Made by Bol.
shcvik Government.
STOCKHOLM AS MEDIATOR

BERLIN tvia Lcndon), Nov. :?.-Count
George r. Won Tiertling, the Imperial
German Chancellor, told the Reichstag
to-day that he was ready to enter into
peace negotiations as soon as the Rus
stan Government sends to Berlin repre-
sentatives having full powers.
II hope and wish" he said. that these
efforts viii soon take definite shape and
bring US peace"
Respecting Poland. Lithuania and
Coufland Count Won Hertlins said:
I'VE respect the right Of self-deter-
nination Of their peoples. We expect
they. will give themselves constitu-
ticnal form Of government corresponding
to their condition."
Gets Word by wireless.
Count Won Hertliny referred TO the
fact that the Russian Government had
sent from Tsarskoe-Seio n wireless com.
nnunication signed by Trotzky and
Lenine and addressed to the Govern
ments and the peoples Of the beliigerent
SOuutiiC piobpsih6 bNeoe"sAS'e
for a truce and a general peace be
opened az an early date, and said;
II do not hesitate to declare that in
the proposals OF the Russian Govern
ment. so far as is at present known.
debatable principles on which the OPEN
ing OF negotiations may be based may
he recognized and that I am ready 10
enter into such SO soon as the Russian
ing full powers for this purpose. l hope
and wish that these efforts viii soon
take definite shape and bring US peace" "
Discusses Other Prohlens.
The Chancellor presented himself be-
fore the Reichstag and delivered . lons
speech In which he dwelt upon all ths
current problems OF the internal and ex-
ternal situations After some personal
observations on the war the Chancellor
referred to the home politics of the en-
prc, abiding 20 the Introduction of the
prussian franchise proposal and the
Governments new measures which cX
tend social and political legislation IN
Germany. and, In regard 10 the main
tenance Of n censorship. professed him.
self. IN contradistinction to the stand
of the Entente Powers. in favor of q
liberal conception 20 the right of free
opinion.
After an affecting appeal for unity oI
the internal front. the Chancellor spoke
on the general political world situation
"Our RESOLUTION Stc-icd."
Il have taken over from my highly
honoyed predecessors In Office" he said
"a precious heritage. namely. to cherish
our friendship with Austria Hungary
Turkey and Bulgaria. Our alliances
with these three States we're concluded
/ on different dates. but their aim is com
non--the realization OF national ideals
the safeguarding of our territorial pos
/ sessions and the wardinE off Of enem!
attacks. The preeminenV nature OF thi:
aim has steeled our resolution In tht
long and bloody struggle and will sus
tain us until the end IL in sight.
! "Our faithful allies. to whom we nav,
been drawn in defence Of our mos
sacred possessions. and In combination
with whom deeds of Incompatible great
| fields and at home, have my gratitud'
and admiration"
Claims Credit for Reforms.
Count Won Hertling claimed tho initia
tive for the Prussian reforms pro
ceeded from the Crown. and after al
luding to some new bills OF reform at
! fecting the workmen'a unions referred
| to the censorship question. and promised
| to do what was possible to allow a fre'
expression of opinion and set as!d'
abuses. He continued:
"The point now Is to stand togethe
united and firm until victory Is achieved
| Our enemies begin to see they canno
deprive US OF victory BY force Of arms
| but they base their hope On q suppose,
imminent internal breakdown. Withou
knowledge Of our German conditions ant
misled by a dependent and instigatin,
| press, they affect to see signs of coming
events and transtory appearances. d.
your best, gentlemen. to destroy this b.
q unanimous determination to supper
the Government. That ono thought an,
determination nils all hearts-thought o
ones country"
Sees Success Of U.Boat WaY.
As to tho submarine campaign th
Chancellor said:
Submarine warfare against merchan
ships exercises systematically It's power
ful and inevitable effect. II was and
the only thorouEhgoing means for car
rying on against the superior power O
our adversaries the economic war force
upon us. It directs itself against en-
emy tonnage and those voyaging in tn
enemy's service,
"The ships sunk will continually ex
ceed the tonnage Of those newly bull
All observations give US unmistakabl
proof that the submarine war againA
merchant ships will reach the aim in
tended for II.
"Ihe empire has appealed seven time
to the German people to provide III
means and all classes OF the populatio
have competed In order that each Nigh
bear his portion of the burden and th
sum Of about $4,000. 900. 900 marks ha