Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-02-01

that Belgium should not be used again
by Gcrmany',; enemies for the purpose
OF instigating continuous hostile in
trigues.
such precautionary measures arc
all the more necessary, as Germany's
enemies have repeatedly stated not
only In speeches delivered by their
leading men, but also In the statutes
OF the economical conference in Paris,
that 1t is their intention not to treat
Germany as an equal, even after peace
has been restored, but to continue
their hostile attitude and especially to
wage a systematic economic war
against her.
REAL AIMS DISCLOSED.
"The attempt Of the four allied pow
ers to bring about peace has failed ow-
ing to the lust Of conquest OF their
enemies, who desire to dictate the
conditions of peace. Under the pre-
tense of following the principal of ma
tionality, our enemies have disclosed
their real aims in this war, wiz: to
dismembcr and dishonor Germany,
Austria Hungary. Turkey and Bull
garia. To the wish of reconciliation
they oppose the will of destruction.
They desire n fight to the bitter end.
"A new situation thus has been
created which forces Germany to new
decisions. Since two years and a half
England Is using her naval power for
a criminal attempt to force Germany
into submission by starvation. In
brutal contempt OF International law.
the group OF powers led by England
does not only curtail the legitimate
trade OF their opponents. but they also
by ruthless pressure. compel neutral
countries either to forego altogether
every trade not agreeable to the en-
tentc powers or to limit It according
to their arbitrary DEGREES.
WAR OF STARVATION.
"Thc American government knows
the steps which have been taken to
cause England and her allies to return
to the rules of international law and
to respect the freedom Of the seas.
Tho English government, however. in
sists upon continuing its war Of star
walton, which does not at all affect
the military power of its opponents.
but compels women and children. the
sick and aged, to suffer. for their
country. pains and privations which
endanger the vitality Of the nation.
THUS British tyranny mercilessly
increases the sufferings OF the world
Indifferent to the laws Of humanity.
Indifferent to the protests of the neu-
trails whom they severely harm, indif-
ferent even to the silent longing for
peace among England's own allies.
Each day OF the terrible struggle
causes new destruction new suffer-
ings. Each day shortening the war
WILL on both sides, preserve the lives
of thousands OF brave soldiers and be
a benefit to mankind.
TO USE ALL WEAPONS.
"Thc imperial government could not
justify before its own conscience, be-
fore the German people, and before
history, the neglect of any means des-
tined to bring about the end OF the
war. Like the president Of the United
States, the imperial government had
hoped to reach this goal by negotia-
lions. After the attempts to come to
an understanding with the entente
powers have been answered by the
latter with the announcement OF an
intensified continuation Of the war.
the imperial government, in order TO
serve the welfare of mankind in a
higher sense and not to wrong its own
people. is now compelled to continue
the fight for existence, again forced
upon it, with the full employment OF
all the weapons which are at its dis
posal.
sincerely trusting that the people
and government Of the United States
will understand the motives for this
decision, and its necessity, the i'm
perial government hopes that the Unit
ed states may Wow the new situation
from the lofty heights of impartiality.
and assist, on their part, to prevent
further misery and unavoidable sacri-
flee of human life.
Enclosing two memoranda regard
ing the details of the contemplated
military measures at sea, l remain,
etc. (Signed)
~. BERNSTORFF."