Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-29
Allies Realize Thoroughly That
Germany Must Be Crushed if :
They Escape Yoke.
PEOPLES ARE SHOWING
NO SIGN OF FALTERING
With U. S. Aid Nations Arrayed
Against Kaiser Will Escape
Money Crisis,
AMERICAS PART TO BE LARGE
Great Britain and France Feel Sure
Foe Will Be Conquered Through
Our Assistance.
AMERICAS PART TO BE LARGE
BY OLIVER OWEN KUHN.

struggle which has devastated a vast sec
ton of Europe and Asia, this bitter strug-
gle which has Slapped the LIES blood of
millions of the best men of contesting ele-
ments, this holocaust of fire and death
which has undermined the strength of
national governments and completely dis
organized their financial, economic as well
as moral welfare for century to come.
Though determined, it is a striking fact
that there is not a nation engaged in this
bloody business of war that would not,
with great relief. welcome peace.
But though wishing peace there is not
nation represented in the two rival
groups of belligerents that Is ready to
quit the struggle until particular aspira-
tons have been realized. The entente
powers are determined that the militaristic
policies OF the central powers shall for
ever be frustrated and sane equilibrium
established. The people must have the
deciding voice in all future governments.
Restoration OF violated nations with fit
ting indemnities are deemed essential.
the dominating Prussian viewpoint, de-
mand that there shall be territorial
awards and immense indemnities for
the victor and they still have hope that
they are to win the present struggle. A
Teutonic peace would bear heavily on
the brow of all Europe for centuries to
come. eliminating many of the smaller
nations completely. Germany would
rule the sea and wreck entente COM
mercial activities the world over.
Everywhere the German idea would,
through sheer might. sway the DELHI
rule the world. That she would do SO
with terroristic methods may be ex-
pected in view Of her heinous prac-
tees in the present struggle. This
world could expect no mercy from a
Teutonic victory. Entente powers. as
well as the United States. realize this.
1t plainly is evident that the entente
has no idea of captivating to the Ger
man sword already CORY with the blood
of innocents.
formed as it has been with the military
terrorists In the saddle, may be ex-
pected to press the war to the bitter
end, for the very life of present gov
ernmental forms are at stake and their
perpetuation depends entirely upon
war. But little diminution of effort
may be expected from the war lords of
Germany unless the people themselves
take a hand Though events indicate
that the time is coming when they Will
arise and overthrow the senseless poll
cies of a war mad ruler, that time is
remote. 4. ,
The allies are but beginning tolfeel
their power in this war. Germany
power is constantly growing less,
make material difference in military
scheme of things.
Both groups of belligerents have the
armies and war slneWS in such degree as
to make the struggle the bloodiest in all
history Speaking from strictly military
standpoint the present struggle might go
on Indefinitely, but there are other condi-
tions. Governmental, political, economic
conditions might well be taken into con-
sideration at this juncture when govern
hriy viry ryy of n
bring about a decision.
England is war weary. sBut England
shows no faltering in the struggle. Eng
land has
General Conditions under arms
Prevailing in England. s 900 900
men Of all classes, the majority of whom
are in France fighting for world lib
erty. England more than any other ma
ton identified with the entente powers
with the exception of the United States.
her men to shoulder arms in defense OF
the British cause. The great munitions
factories of the nation have quadrupled
their output over last year. The govern
ment has organized Industries on sucn
scale that the necessities of war are as
sured Notwithstanding the German sub
marine warfare England has sufficient
materials with which to make the tools
necessary to prolonged struggle. There
is no dearth Of munitions or their ingredi-
ents. The nation has been SO practiced
In economies that waste has been prac-
tically abolished The people are saving
as they have never saved before in food
stuffs and other necessities.
The submarine warfare which Is design
ed to starve England has failed of its
purpose. The British food controller but
last week stated that Britain had seven
months supplies and that these were be-
the soil has added to the home grown
stores. The defeat of England through
hunger which the Germans are leading
themselves to believe is near is. in fact.
decidedly remote contingency
Fnglard's merchant marine has been
sadly cut up by the activities of
T-boats, hut while the Germans have
been sinking these vessels at the ap.
proximate rate of 100000 to 100000
tons a month, England has set her
sh;pyards to work as they never have
worked before, and as a consequence
new shipping is filing a large proper
ton of the gaps cut into the merchant
marine by enemy endeavor. England
is building more new ships than at any
period of peace times.
The finances of the kingdom are
good England today is able to carry
her vast financial burden of ET,000,000
hounds to the smaller nations ldentf-
fed with the entente. With financial
assistance of the United States. Britain
rests secure in the justified belief that
she will not be forced to capitulate
during the present struggle. no matter
how long it may run. for lack of funds
The temper of the British people is
firm. Everywhere it is thoroughly
realized that England and the allies
must win To win there must be sacri-
flee in every walk of life. and every
kind of sacrifice. The people are bend
ing to the task. 1t might be said that
the British effort at the present juno
ture on land. sea and at home is
community effort. England is deter
mined as only England can become de-
termined when she sees her cherished
empire at stake. The British were
slow to arouse to the true significance
of the present struggle, but when
aroused they began to and are fighting as
only a nation with just cause can fight.
The British government under Lloyd
George Is under fire because of the re-
tention of Winston Churchill in the
war cabinet, the retention of Baron
Hardinge of Mesopotamian fame in the
foreign office and the appointment of
Lord Montague to the head of the In
dian office: but 1T may be expected
that Premier Lloyd George will wealth
err the storms which his enemies evidently