New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-05

German Papers Here
On Wilson's Message
"Staats-Zeitung" Says Presi-
dent Awaits Change Of
Viewpoint in Germany

Viewpoint in Germany
Foreign-language papers of New
York City comment on the Presidents
message as follows:
Staats-Zeitung
president Wilson has again in his
message 20 Congress clearly stated the
war aims Of the United States. The
fundamental principles have in no way
been changed or given up since the
time when the President said before
Congress that H. was necessary TO de-
clare that the Unfed States was in a
state Of war with Germany.
president Wilson has not changed
a hair breadth the point Of view which
he took q, the beginning of the war;
he is waiting for a change of view
point in Germany. and until that hap
mems the United States will employ all
its energies in continuing the var.
This is sufficiently clear
The German Herold
"The most striking point in the Presi-
dents message is his statement that a
declaration Of war against Austria.
Hungary is the logical consequence OF
present conditions.
Certain parts OF the message give
one the impression as if they had been
written in reference TO the Bolsheviki
revelations that is, as If they con
tanned hint for Americas allies that
the United States will be opposed 70
all lust Of conquest We do not wish,
however, 10 emphasize this interpreta d,
ton. as It is still TO be questioned
whether the President alluded 10 this
and whether he does not regard the
so-called secret documents as alto
ecther of doubtful authenticity
Amerika Magyar Nepszava
"The President in his wisdom deems it
necessary that the United States should
declare war at once against Austria
Hungary. The 'Amerikai Magyar Nep-
szava' has on several occasions pointed
out the duties which have fallen upon
those Americans of Hungarian birth
who have sworn allegiance to the Stars
and Stripes. They must stand solidly
behind the President. And We have
also enlightened the path before those
who live in the United States but are
subjects of the Dual Monarchy. Those
be regarded as enemy aliens from the
moment when the United States de-
clares war upon Austria Hungary.
However, as such, neither their per-
sonal liberty nor their property Is in
any danger as long as they obey the
rules and regulations concerning the
war established by the American au-
thorities. As far as we know the
American Hungarians, We are convinced
that in those trying days which are to
come they will not commit any deed
whereby they would bring misfortune
upon themselves and would leave a
stain upon the good name of the Ameri
can Hungarians."
The comment Of out of-town German
American papers follows:
Cincinnati Free Press
"The yearly message OF the President
does not commend itself alone to Con-
gress and TO the American people, but
also to the whole world, it speaks so
thorough and simple language that it
can be understood without explana-
ton. II leaves no doubt as to our out
look. laws open our cause TO the whole
world, calls mankind to recognition
of that cause. and also is a warning 70
those who, until now, did not wholly
understand, or perhaps, could not un-
derstand our motives and purposes
St. Louis America
an his message the President empha-
sizes the view that the war can be con-
sidered won only when the German
people have been converted 70 his way
Of thinking. And that view is reiter-
ated TO be the confession that its pres
ent and past rulers are and have been
guilty of the crimes as charged; and,
Furthermore, that said German people
shall give their consent TO an agree
ment resting on justice and the restitu-
ton for the injuries done.
ain this way the Presidents message
is permeated by an optimism which
old Europe, with its historical tradi
tions, will have some difficulty in COM
pretending. Only the future will teach
us whether the President is able to
carry through this programme in its
entirety. 1t seems to US that, even
among the Allies, this programme is
destined to meet with opposition"
St. Louis Westliche Post
The Presidents declaration can be
taken and considered only as a natu-
raj, yes, inevitable, step in the devel-
opment Of events. In fact, such action
should have been taken long ago.
at is our opinion that if this war is
TO be won it can only be won by the
United States of America, and we must
not hamper or handicap ourselves BY
maintaining neutral or friendly rela-
lions with any power that may be an
ally OF Germany"