Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-07-17
NEW GERMAN CHANCELLOR SEEN
AS AID TO MILITARY
PARTY.
DEATH OF FREEDOMS
HOPE FOR RElcHsTAG
Appointment of Michael Is Associated
With Death Of Movement to Parlia-
mentarize Imperial Administration
by Berlin Misrepresentation Ia-
nored in Appointments.


press correctly reflects public opinion
the appointment of George Michaelis
as imperial chancellor will be associat-
ed with the death of the movement to
parliamentarize the imperial admins
tFation by giving reichstag members
seats either in the cabinet or in a new
controlling body TO be created, such as
the proposed imperial council of rep
resentatives
Ihe idea, which Dr. Won Bethmann-
Ho!lWeg actually considered for
time. of organizing an imperial coun-
ell of five represe tives each of the
government. the bundesrath and the
relchstag to serve as a connecting link
between the government and the rep
resentatiye institutions Of the nation.
has been dropped
Rechstag Is Ignored.
The Fossische Zeitung. the Tage-
DIatt and the VorWaerts of Berlin ii-
rect attention TO the fact that the ap-
pointment of DR.. Michaelis was made
without previously sounding parlia-
Inent, and that the new chancellor ac-
W
with party leaders or an attempt to
learn whether his proposed policy was
acceptable to the reichstag. They con-
slider this confrmatory evidence that
the reichstag's desire for formal ac-
ENCOURAGEMENT of parliamentary con-
troll of the old government was ignored
The Fossische Zeitung points on,
that 20 establish the principle of par
ltanentary control the reichstag has
only 10 exercise it. and says the re-
sponsibility for the present irrespon-
slble system rests with the reichstag.
which lacks the vigor, initiative and
unity to impose its will on the ap-
pointing Of officials.
ConsuIts Militarists.
Dr.. Michaels has already been
shvwered with instructions by news
paper advisers Torwserts declares
that 1t is indispensable to effect
clear separation OF the politica! and
military fields, cOnfine the military ad-
minis-ation TO its proper functions
and restore 70 the political admins
tration It's proper dominant role.
The new chancellor responds by call
ing Field Marshal Won Hindenburg and
General Ludendorf into his first con-
ferences with the reichstag leaders.
Dr.. N!chaelis will deli yer his maid
en- speech in the reichstag Thursday.
The address is expected TO contain an
announcement OF his forthcoming pro-
| gram.
Field Marshal Won Hindenburg and
General Ludendorf. who were sum-
| moned 10 Berlin by Emperor William,
ara .sr.- inc ~
party leaders. Dr. Michaelis is par
;icipating in them. The crown prince
has returned to the western front.
Ludendorff Cheerful.
Representatives Of the Berlin press
were received Saturday by General
Ludendorff. who said the situation on
all fronts was favorable.
The first national assembly Of the
| German social-dem ocratic party since
| the outbreak Of the war, which was
| TO have been held a. Wurzburg, Aug.
| L. has been postponed TO a date IN
| September.
| In their reviews of the admnistra-
| ton OF the retiring German chancel-
| Tor. DR.. Won Bethmann Hollweg. the
! German newspapers comment prom
| inently and often in an uuncompn-
1nentary manner on his treatment OF
| relations with America.
In the Vogsi-che Zeitung GeOrg
| Bernhard openly accuses DR. Won
Bethmann- Hollweg and his foreign
secretary. Dr.. Zimmerman, Of having
played a double game with Washing
ton. making war inevitable by attempts
| TO deceive and mislead President VIII
! son in regard 70 the policy and inten-
| tons Of Germany.
Tricked United States.
| Herr Bernhard says they encour-
! aged the idea OF mediation by PTesi-
dent Wilson in America. but did moth
| ing 70 make it acceptable at home
launched the proposal to Mexico n
turn against the United States while
negotiat ting with Mr.. Wilson and ar
ranged the dinner to Ambassador Ger
! ard and approved the text Of the
! speeches delivered at the dinner, and
| then astouunded the president and the
ambassador with the submarine note
AS to this note. Herr Bernhard says
much more might be written If pa
| triotic considerations did not forbid
After ali these acts, ne adds, Dr.. Won
Bethmann- Hollweg attempted to un-
load the entire responsibility on Count
Won Bernstorff.