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4 Iiewing the Nation as
v A Checkerboard

The more serious business of pawning
nations sobers 1.-THE Ogden Examiner,
for
when Kaiser Wilhelm took out his war
maps in years before 1904, he looked, SEEM
ingly upon the nations as a vast checker
board, with which he could toy. His check
ers of imperialistic selection were the kings
of other realms, whom he crowned or dis
owned at his will. That is the attitude that
he seems to have taken in writing letters 70
Car Nicholas, now disclosed through Her
man Bernstein's Investigations at Petrograd.
"But when that momentous year OF 1914
was in full swing, in that August when the
Kaiser marshalled his hosts against little
and defenceless Belgium the Kaiser of Ger
many found that free nations of the world
were not checkers and that he could not
play with them.
But "The Minneapolis Journal cannot
withhold a smile, probably thinking Of the
added iolts that the Kaiser is going to
get next summer. "More than a decade
ago" says "The Journal" which chooses
TO regard the pair somewhat as two bad
boys, willy, the Kaiser, and Nicky, the
Gar, were playing with matches among
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-16
ersenkt!"- Luxburg Sweden Enters Hot Water

German dnplomats can meet. That Germany
was capable Of using the sacred immunity of
diplomats correspondence for the purpose
OF forwarding sailing dates to waiting subina-
rines we already knew; it had been demon
strated in Norway. But that these unsuspect-
ing ships were being betrayed to their fate by
the medium OF the carefully respected diplo-
matte correspondence Of Sweden We did not
know"
1.-THE Philadelphia Public Ledger" is
of the opinion that if the breach of faith
Of which Sweden stands accused is proven
It would justify the United States and
its allies in breaking of diplomatic rea-
tons with Stockholm"
In somewhat the same vein as "The
New York Times" 1.-THE Philadelphia In
quirer" remarks that
at is difficult to imagine any instance Of
German barbarity or faithlessness which
would now excite more than a passing re-
mark. The really significant and the only
informative thing in what has occurred is
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-16

THE correspondence was conducted IN Eng
lish, in expressions often stilted, but IN tone
most intimate, the Kaiser signing himself
willy" and the Gar signing 'Nicky,' almost
every message from the Kaiser concluding
with love to Alice the Czaritza.
THE Kaiser endeavored to form an ALI
ance of three great continental powers
against England during the Russo-Japanese
War. When the Anglo Russian negotiations
were tense, the Kaiser desired to force France
into breaking her agreement with England,
made in 1904, to join the Russo-German com
bination. To accomplish this he urged the
signing of a separate secret treaty between
Germany and Russia, acquainting France only
afterward with the accomplished fact.
Nicholas was ready to sign such treaty
without the knowledge of his ally, France,
thus giving Germany supremacy IN Europe
and leaving Russia 10 Germany's mercies.
Circumstances later changed the situation.
but the fact remains that for several years
the Franco Rus sian alliance ceased existence.
"The Kaiser watched the Russo-Japanesc
War closely, and kept advising Nicholas re-
gardine military operations. lie also Sent to
him info, nation and diplomatic gossip from
behind the scenes and gave counsel concern
ing peace negotiations, favoring peace when
it suited his purposes, advising against it
when it interfered with his interests. He
recommended to Nicholas the calling to-
cether Of the Duma and throwing the respon-
sibility for peace on the representatives OF
the people. This course he advised to save
the Emperor's face and the prestige Of the
monarchy. He showed his pettiness by be-
traying jealousy of the late Count Witte car
rving off the honors of the peace treaty"
Naturally, the press devotes most of its
attention to the Kaiser, it being agreed
that Nicholas, weak and plastic in Will
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-16
@ne Must Read Between the Lines
. For the True Meaning

Some Of the papers have adopted new
policy. The New Yorker Herold," for in
stance, recently said THE editoria!
writer often acquiesces in these days. He
reports this and that, plain facts, and
leaves it to his readers 70 draw conclu-
sions." Thus the "Herod" admits that
one must read not only the lines of its
editorials and the matter Of fact items,
but also between the lines-where their
true meaning is to be found.
On another occasion the New Yorker
Herold" said: Nobody prevents us from
attentively observing public events, from
studying present-tme issues and forming
our opinion. But we are, it is true, to-day
restricted as far as the exchange of opin-
ions is concerned. These restrictions, how
ever, will not always exist"
The "New-Ycrker Volkszeitung' stated
several times after the entrance of the
United States into the war that editors Of
New York German papers, when asked
why they had outwardly changed their pol
icy, had stated: YES, we say so, but we
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-16

helms hands, was as much to be pitled
as despised Referring to the attempt to
betray France, "The Christian Science
Monitor" exclaims: "This, then, is the
testament of Willy and Nicky, the great
twin brothers of the worlds autocracy
And Nicky is prisoner in his own Siberia
whilst Mr.. Wilson is talking Of the elm
ination Of Willy"
The Kaiser, as 1.-THE Imperial Drum
mer," strikes "The Philadelphia Public
Ledger" in its editorial funnybone. Quot
ing the Kaiser's reminder that German
private firms would be glad to receive
contracts for Russian ships when the Rus
so-Japanese War was over, "The Ledger
says:
This telegram . reveals Wilhelm II
as an imperial drummer, beating up trade for
German firms in way that would bring the
blush of shame TO the face of the veriest
champagne agent accustomed to using So
cety dinners and opera parties to recommend
his own brand to his hosts. But this has
been the German way for decades. And yet
so sure nre they of their game that they are
still levelling at President Wilson and the
American people the charge that all we are
in the war for is to promote trade and get
business
This seems to them to be the most abusive
arguments they can find in their culver of
Evaporation; an argument, however, to which
they come naturally, since even now they
are planning such complete monopolies after
the war, such concentration of German en-
terprises, that they expect the whole world
to fall before their new assault and yield to
German merchants and manufactures that
tribute that they solemnly believe is theirs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-16
The "Wiy Ncky" Affair-a New Chapter in German Diplomacy

the powder barrels of Europe. Willy was
the bad boy and Nicky was his stupid dupe
Now, Nicky has nice little
fat in Tobosk, Siberia. Willy still plays
With matches among the dynamite. But
his fate approaches on winged feet"
The press pays comparatively little at
tention to the ex-Czar, but THE st. Louis
Republics" arraignment alone is surely
sufficient Says this paper:
an one of Turgenief's storie. is a
character who was nicknamed The Folding
Soul because Of his readiness TO agree with
everybody about everything. =. The
NEST convincing thing about the newest rev.
elation is the narrative of his spine
less compliance with the views OF his force
full fellow autocrat That ne should be per
suaded TO betray his French and British al
lies is as much in keeping with the other
things we know about him as his hystericsl
insistence that not a hint must be breathed
about the negotiations until all was accom-
plished
"As soul-folder Mr.. Romanoff has had
few equals. He has successfully wrapped his
heart into that Of his dear brother, the late
Edward VII of England; of his dear friend, N.
Decasse, of France, and ii these revelations
are TO be credited, of his dear kinsman, En-
peror william One must fancy it worn thin
like much manipulated gold, with his subse-
quent efforts to make it lit into the souls
of his Whites, StolypinS, Sturmers and all
the rest Of the horde Of favorites who have
ruled Russia in his name
even when the revolution came its mnllea-
bility had not been exhausted. You are
quite right, gentlemen one can imagine him
saying, when told that he must abdicate.'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-16


.NNOE more yhe scene III 'i'iS sre"tes'
II OF all Worio dramas mas oeei' S"ii'-
ed ana ''o'N''o''i' uU'0S '''e STACY
Not since rome SPohe ana "Sii'S "" an
sWered mas yN' P"1''' '''e' TS' peeI ~
much aroused d. ~ mas Oeeii .! 'He pun
hcation OF 'he c'pl.eI ulsp"'0"es SEM ~
the German Onarge oAIalleS at buehos
AyreS to Berlin VIA STOCKHOLM
To be sure, Russian affairs sulk with
almost cosmic vastneSs in their tragic sig
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-16

would be less dangerous than as a. secret
foe, and notes that "it may take demon
stration on the part Of the enemies of
Germany to open their eyes,"
"The New Haven Register" deems that
there is nothing in the incident "out OF
the ordinary course Of German procedure
and adds that "after all, it is Sweden
which must explain to the world" And
THE Scranton Republican thinks that "a
declaration of war against Germany by the
Argentine is not unexpected" and points
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-16
Dusiness Is Business, Says the
u New Yorker Herold'

But when Americans resent this policy
and show their resentment by Withholding
advertising the German-language sheets
complain and appeal to their readers in a
covert manner to take revenge, as the
"New-Yorker Herold' did last Sunday in
an article stating that theatre managers
had withdrawn their advertisements IN
Difference to the wishes Of the Order OF
Vioilantes." The "Herold" upon that oc-
casion said:
Business is business.
ave have neither the right nor the inten-
ton to ell the American theatre 10 what
paper il must give its advert sements. But
we deem it our duty TO inform our readers
about the loss Of advertisements OF the lead
ing American theatres, which We have printed
for years.
The American managers who yielded 70
anonymous pressure and anonymous mali
cious insnuat!ons must probably be OF the
opinion that they might better DO without
the patronage of our readers than without
the friendship of the gentlemen Of question
able character who sent them the above men
toned circular"
After its spritus rector, Waldemar Won
Nostiz, had been arrested the "Waechter
und Anzeiger,' Of Cleveland, and other
German printed papers like the "Taegiche
Illinois Stats Zeitung," Of Chicago, ad-
vised their readers how to act to force
American firms to use them as advertising
mediums.
However, the American public, the
American authorities, have the power to
bring the pro-Kaiser sheets TO their senses.
Business is business" confessed the
"New-Yorker Herold."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-16

ceased reviling and attacking the United
States. For it was by virtue of the powers
that be in Philadelphia's City Hall that
Werner received annually tens of thou
sands of dollars from American taxpayers,
many of whom will be wounded, crippled
and killed by the bullets of the Kaiser's
army.
Up to a few weeks ago the Philadelphia
Gazette" the other German daily in
Philadelphia, was not less insidious than
the "Tageblatt." One of the "Gazette's'
editors, Max Heinrich, is the man who
mailed circulars reading like this: Amer
lea would do we'll not to get too fresh.
Otherwise the German Michael might come
overnight and castigate Uncle Sam heart
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-16

out that Sweden is in trouble with the
Entente and may lose all her food exports
from the United States"
The Socialist point of view is thus ex-
pressed by "The New York Calf:
$50 here, before the discovery is twenty
four hours DID, we have its eventual connec-
} ton with Socialism and social revolution
made fairly plain. Swedish Socialism is not
pro-German. Swedish autocracy is. And 1t
is these two elements that will come into coll
lision as the country is drawn toward the
vortex of war.
"And how the other Scandinavian countries
Norway and Denmark--will be affected
passes the understanding OF man to say at
this moment All that we can see now is thar
every event of any importance whatever that
involves neutral tends in the same general
direction-the utter dissolution Of the capt.
taist regime which we identify with civilzs-
ton and the concomitsnt appearance Of So
cialism as the vital factor in its passing,
Sweden being no exception TO the now almost
universal rule"
Naturally, the German language press
| is disposed to make the matter personal
one, and Count Luxburg is selected as the
goat. The German "Herold" says, edi-
torially, in reference to the statement at
tributed to the German diplomat; that the
Argentine Minister of Foreign Affairs was
/ notorious ass:
ave don't know whether il is really true,
a. Count Luxburg said that the Argentine
Minister Of Foreign Affairs is a notorious
ass but VIC do know that there are notorious
asses in the German diplomatic service.
Perhaps there are no more in Germany than
among the diplomatists of other countries,
but the diplomatic asses of Germany have the
fatal gift of continually projecting themselves
into publicity
More automatically, but no less forcibly,
! the "Ncw-Yorker Staats-Zeitung" ex-
presses itself:
"The apprentices OF DR.. zimmerman arc
still to be found in the German diplomatic
service. much as it has shrunk numerically.
Dispatches such as those OF Count Luxburg,
accredited TO Buenos Ayres, are verify un-
belicvable. His advices are so monstrous
and other remarks contained in the dispatches
80 fabuloUsy void Of tact that one must re-
gard his action as incomprehenslble. This
man is seemingly out Of his wits. He does
mot even seem 20 comprehend his RESPONSE
bilities toward his own country, and he is
lacking as well in moral sense as in the ordi-
nary judgment of the average human being
( endowed with intelligence"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-16

ily, Just as he deserves" But as soon as
the near-traitorous propaganda Of the Ca
zette" had been exposed in the columns
of The New York Tribune the Gazette
changed its policy and has not since print
ed single editorial, substituting summa-
ries of official publications and other abso-
lutely neutral utterances. The Gazette
doesn't take any stand at all, evidently
fearing the consequences.
The same is true of the "Deutsche Cor
respondent" of Baltimore, though other
German-printed publications continue their
former campaign Of attacking and be-
smirching this country and its government,
clarifying and rhapsodizing Germany and
her rulers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-16

MANY. the Kaiser and his governmental
system. He was musical critic OF the
Philadelphia "Demokrat" until that publ
cation was bought by the German printed)
Philadelphia Gazette" Then he Joined the
staff of the Gazette" In 1911 he left the
"Gazette" TO become desk man or the Tag
eblatt."
What kind Of stuff the "Tageblatt'
printed may be seen from these quota
tons:
"Germany's opinion of Wilson probably is
not a very good one; and there is no reason
, why it should be-
at is lin Germany exactly the same as IN
this country; there is but enc difference
namely, the great majority of the American
people is against the war, but does not dare
TO say so, while the majority of the Germans
is decidedly for peace. The proof may be
found in the resolution which has been
passed by the Reichstag with d great major
ity. Peace treaties will be kept if they are
approved by the German and Hungarian
Reichstags and the Austrian Rechroth (thc
parliaments of the three states. Inc OPP
posite must be proved by the history Of these
states, and that cannot be done
"Is Germania, the Minerva among the ma
tons. not right in refusing friendship to me
enticing Venus, on the other side oil me
Vosges. who presses negroes Of the Senegal,
like her own children, TO her revengeiul
basom; in not risking friendship to that
narrow minded Juno. on the Thames, through
whose veins salt water flows instead of blood,
exposing her cold heart?'
The papers which criticised Mayor
Thompson of Chicago, harbinger of the
pro- German Peoples Peace Council" are
stigmatzed as members Of the poisoned
press" by Louis Werner's organ.
fippled and Killed by the
~ Bullets of the Kaiser
The "Tageblatt" scandal would never
have occurred if the city government OF
Philadelphia had uttered a quos ego. An
order. nay, even a hint, from the City
Hall, and the "Tageblatt" would have
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-16
CBy Loyal Citizen OF German Bir'h)

(Bv Loyal Citizen OF German Brth)
I'm THE arrest of the editors of the
Philadelphia "Tageblatt," one of the
IL most vicious printed publlca-
tons in this country, the government mas
adopted very effective measure to curb
the covertly and openly traitorous actlvl-
ties of the German language press Ihese
sheets-many directly subsidized by ber-
Hn-create among the Germantown eIe-
ment rabd pro-Kaiser sentiments, hatred
and contempt for the United States and It's
institutions. And all this for purely flnan-
cial considerations!
The Philadelphia "Tageblatt' had the
unenviable reputation of changing It's pol
lev any time there was money in change.
II was founded as a Socialist paper and
had TO struggle hard for bare existence
until the present editor in chief, Louis
Werner. became managing editor. werner
who when he went to high school III Wur-
temberg was preparing to study theology
WAS an enthusiastic Social-Democratc
nrOnANHnOlSl
much under the harsh anti-Socialist law
When he fled from Bismarcklan perse-
cution and came to this country he hrS'
set himself to the task of learning the
trade of the upholsterer. Then he was
chosen managing editor by the Phiiadel-
phia Tageblatt Publishing Association
At first he was true to his principles as
a Social Democrat, but when he became
the real boss of the publication his Senti-
ments changed.
Twelve years ago Werner was an ae-
gressive enemy of the German govern
mental system and the Kaiser. Now ne
has been arrested for his pro- unker propa-
ganda. Why this change of front? Inc
answer is obvious.
The managing editor of the "Tageoiatt'
DR.. Martin Darkow, who also has been
arrested, was fanatical admirer OF Ger
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-16
Tow the Famous Correspondence
I | Was Conducted

Briefly, the Geographic correspondence
Just given out took place during the years
1904, 1908, 1906 and 1907, says Mr.. Bern
stein;
This correspondence was kept secret even
from the Secretaries Of State. Il was dIscoV-
cred in Nicholas's private archives IN lsar-
skoe-Selo, and it will appear soon IN By!oye.
The telcgrams throw a most interesting Light
~, tho two emnerors. The Kaiser reveals
himself as a designing, cunning, unscrupu-
lous intriguer, employing all means to
achieve his purpose-a strong personality
beside the capricious, colorless Nicholas
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-16

turn for an attack upon us. This Argentine
episode is only little more frankly brutal
than all the other German incidents" There
is in it picture which is a trife more init
mate of the German official advising murder
in his correspondence. But it is entirely a
question Of degree
The Tribune further reminds its readers
that the Swedish government has been in
sympathy with the Germans since the be-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-16
THE English Press Attacks Sweden
/ And the German Minister

The English press, as reflected by the
cabled extracts, also divides its comment,
emphasizing now Sweden's duplicity and
row the German Minister'S atrocious adj
vice. "The London Daily Mai" gives Amer
lea credit for the achievements of its intel
lgence department, as does also THE Lon-
don Daily Chronicle" which, however,
adds that there are several doubtful mat
tiers in Swedish policy which require clean
ing up.
Fairly judicial is the attitude of the
Buenos Ayres press, and in carefully meas
ured phrases, La Nacion" says:
This sensational revelation, which COM
promises the faith Of the German Foreign
OF!ce, rnust modify many opinions regarding
the situation. u clearly shows the contempt
with which the two diplomats involved re-
gard the Argentine Foreign Office.
Diplomacy in this war has given US many
surprises, but none so grave, or that occs-
stoned consequences so difficult TO foresee
in their fsrreaehing effects, as this from the
United States, the involvement OF the fair
name Of our country, imposed upon because
Of its excessive good faith, in complicated
plct, winch must ltoIrr UNIVERSAL COUiHtnb
Of all kinds, claims, fears and suspicious
The Argentine journals generally think
that the report would be unbelievable ii
il did not come from so great a country as
the United States.
On the other hand, the generally staid
Stockholm "DagJlad" wakes sarcastic and
advises Argentina to join the rest of the
Latin republics in courageous alliance"
with the Entente, thus continuing
"The publication Of the kilograms, which
some American agent must have stolen--the
cipher being given 20 the American press be-
fore being handed 20 the Swedish Legation
az Washington-is method inconsistent
with traditional diplomatic courtesy. The
words about exposing connections which exist
between Germany and Sweden are considered
a gross and wilful insult 10 the Swedish gov
eminent only slightly mitigated by the
phrase at least in what concerns the re-
spec.ive legations in Argentina"
But the Social Demokraten," also OF
Stockholm, sees stain on the countrys
honor ii the charges are proved true.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-16

THE former Gar and the Kaiser lit
tie dreamed ten years ago that
their willy" and "Nicky' tele-
grams would come to light under such con-
ditions as they have, furnishing the press
of this country with material for grimy
ironic and humorous comments-at such
q serious time. But, as the attitude of
some papers indicates, how else can one
treat such Machiavellian intrigues, such
monstrous toying with the fates of nations,
without a strong tendency to go mad at
the thought Of it? SO the press grimy
Jokes or searches for new adjectives TO
caumniatc, unanimously agreeing that, in
the light of the Swedish expose, Mr.. Her
man Bernstein's articles in THE New York
Herald" have served further 10 unmask the
Kaiser at an opportune time, as well as
tighten American determination for a
Knockout fight.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-16
II Iearst's New York American"
/ i Flay, the English

AS might be expected, different angle
is taken by "The New York American"
which is apprehensive that hostile pro-
ceedings against Sweden might drive the
Scandinavian kingdoms into Germany's
camp. Mr.. Hearst's paper takes back
slap at England, under the guise Of warm
ing the United States, saying:
ave have always believed that England's
insolent and illegal treatment of neutrals has
done her more harm than good during the
war and will do her only harm, and great
harm, in the years of peace that will follow
the war"
Traversing The views of "The Ameri-
cam" 1.-THE New York Morning Telegraph"
intimates that, as an open enemy, Sweden