The Washington herald., 1917-11-16
L00KF0R PEACE
TERMS SHORTLY
FROM GERMANY
Unnegotiated Armistice
Might Be Considered
by Both Sides.
BY ARTHUR $. DRAPER.

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Special Cable 10 the New York Triluns and
The Washington Herald.
London. Nov. l5.-Within the
next few weeks the German peace
terms are expected. Il is not likely
that any armistice will be az
ranged. as it would be difficult to
stop the movement of troops and
concentration of munitions, but
something akin to an unnegotiated
armistice might be considered by
both sides.
Amazing Changes.
This is the view not only of the
pacihsts. but also of those who
recognize that the last few months
have brought amazing changes in
the whole war situation. From my
observation in various parts Of the
country | think that Britain was
never more determined TO fight to
a decision than she is at the pres
ent time. But it is also true that
there are few statesmen who now
dare TO scom any peace offer
without hrst giving 1t consideration.
Is War Weary.
The whole movement in Europe to-
day Is strongly toward the left and
away from reaction. The French polit-
ical crisis furnishes fresh evidence OF
the danger Of any government at
tempting to carry on its work with
out full and free support OF the left
The moment the Socialists withdrew
from the French ministry they scaled
its fate.
Europe is war weary. The fact that
Lloyd George has become dictator is
the best reason for stating that he
viii follow a more moderate course
simply because OF the added resp. Us
ibility he has assumed not only in
Britain but also in France and Italy.
His position at Versailles will give
him full knowledge Of every develop
ment in the three countries. He must
visualize the war from the Italian
front as wCll as the British and
French. From an allied standpoint
henceforth the strength OF Italy is
the strength Of Britain-no more and
no less.
1 understand that the situation in
Macedonia brought Venizelos 10 Paris
and the news of an enemy attack in
this theater should not cause surprise.
The release of practically two-thirds
of Germany's East front forces has
given the enemy a floating army
which he is prepared TO use wherever
it may be the most spectacular.
Not Satisfactory.
II is understood that the interssf~
affairs Of Greece are far from salts
factory and that Venizelos is meeting
much opposition. now that the Italian
disaster has heartened the supporters
of Constantine. who always held that
the defeat Of the central powers was
impossible. As Fslkenhayn is in
Aleppo organizing an army for use
against Bagdad. important military
developments are extremely likely
through the winter. when the eastern
question will grow increasingly acute.
In the house of commons last even
ing Lloyd George assumed the air OF
n fighter who knew he had won. His
every gesture, his every sentence,
position. Before his speech he chat
ted with Bonar Law and Balfour and
gave Parliament the impression that
he was entirely at peace with his on
cial family. Then he outlined his
scheme which makes him practical
dictator of the fortunes Of Britain.
France and Italy-for a statesman of
his personality is bound to dominate
any conference or council Of which
he is a member
Asquith's OPENING.
Asquith's opening came when Lloyd
George suggested a debate on Mon
day next. That was the time when
Lloyd Georges opponents and his
frspos thought that Asquith would
move for an immediate discussion.
because much may happen over the
weekend in these disjointed times.
But Asquith said nothing. As titular
leader of the opposition he refused
to accept the responsibility of over
throwing the man whom he had sup
planted just a short year back.
By delaying discussion Lloyd George
has won a point which gives him the
decision. All the preliminary work
was done in France when Lloyd
George signed an agreement with the
Italian and French representatives
binding their countries to the scheme
for an intersnied war council. With
this agreement signed and scaled and
in his pocket. Lloyd George could rest