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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-01
Denmark Rebufs Wilson

COPENHAGEN. Aug. Sl.-The 80
cial Mokraten," alone OF the Danish
papers, comments on President VII.
sons note. The text reached the news.
papers here so late that most Of them
did not attempt 10 print il to-day. The
Socialist organ says:
president Wilson. therefore. not
only demands a prolongstion OF the
war until victory is achieved, but
also the downfall of the ruling classes
in Germany. He expects a new testi.
monial concerning the formula OF thu
peoples Of the Central Empires. IL
probably is the Reichstag's peace reso-
luton to which he refers as testi-
monial. but he wishes new one.
fought not, however, the peoples o.
the Allied powers also submit their
formula? That is what the world
longs for, and this formula should be
brought to the light OF day"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-01
Shaw Says Losing
Side in War Will Be
"Skinned Alive"

LONDON. Aug. 19.-George Bernard
Shaw is opposed to the Stockholm con-
ference. He said so in speech at tho
Summer School of the Fabian Society.
After calling attention TO the fact that
in the unexpected Russian revolution 1t
was the Socialists and idealists who
seized the helm of practical affairs, he
continued
"They are asking for a sort of con-
ference on the human race. | think
they have a sort of vague idea that
they can possibly make a peace. Tho
proposal has created a most extraordi-
nary state OF alarm. The ordinary pa
triotic Englishman is quite afraid lest
some insignificant individual should
stop the war, and he is in a frenzy OF
terror in case Mr.. Ramsay Macdonald
should do IL
Any newspapers you take up are
full Of the notion that if you let Mr..
Ramsay Macdonald get to Russia or to
France or TO anywhere else other than
where he is now he will Immediately
conclude a dangerous peace. | only
wish Mr.. Macdonald had the power to
stop the war; | am certain that he
would do it, as, of course, would any
reasonable being.
81 am very doubtful about going to
Stockholm. | don't quite see what we
are going there for. War is thing
which does not enter the Socialist
scheme of society. Their conception of
society regards war as an obsolete bar
barism, as method Of settling dis
putes. Yet here comes the comedy.
Some Socialists are imagining that they
have something to do with the war, and
that they will have an important part
in making the terms of peace. But
they will find that they will have moth.
ing whatever 10 do with the terms Of
peace.
"The notion that any number Of per-
sons like Socialists or pacifists or any.
body else can come in and say tina.
their feelings must be considered is TO
me almost inconceivably silly. Who Is
going to listen TO them? You may take
II from me that If the Germans beat us
in this war they will skin US alive
What is more. they can't help doing it.,
and their Prime Minister. the Kaiser
himself, or the Junkers, or the Social
lists, may protest against it, and say
that they are sowing the seeds Of fut-
ure war. But they will be just as pow
orless as Bismarck and the Socialists
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-01
Wilson Goes to Kernel,
Is Press Viev in Denmark

COPENHAGEN, Aug. 3I.-The Der
lingske Tidende" says that Presiden.
wilson's note ia an interesting doeu.
ment. marked with the originality tina.
characterized all the Presidents me'-
sages and by remarkable open-heart
edness with which the President goes
right to the kernel of the problem tina,
no peace can be concluded with the
present German government becsus.
il does not observe its treaties and
obligations.
The conclusion that from the over.
running of Belgium the war must be
continued until the complete victory OF
right had often been expressed. the
newspaper says. but never so clesrly
and comprehensively as by President
Wilson.
The "Berlingske Tidends' believe.
that the document WAS drafted with a
view to its effect on the German PEG
pie, but that IL is foregone conclu
sion it will be almost generally met
with rejection.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-01
Nations Cannot Trust
Berlin, Is Paris View
(By Cable to the Courier des Etats

by Cable to the Courier des Flats
Unis)
PARIS Aug. 31.-The text Of Presi-
dert Wilson's reply to the Pope has
not yet arrived in Paris, but the press
knows the general outline Of the docu-
ment.
ain rejecting the offer of the Holy
See," says the "Petit Parisien," "Mr
Wilson indicates under what condi.
tons the conversation, at present use
less, may take place in the future
Once more he is giving an essential
advice to the German people. Will II
be heard"
The journal" says:
"As far as it can be judged by the
indications received, President Wilson
does not discuss the suggestions of the
Pope.
His reply is repetition Of theses
familiar to those who have read his
messages, namely, that as long as the
German imperial institutions will not
be modified, as long as the democratic
spirit will not penetrate behind the
Rhine, as long as absolutism based
upon oligarchy will persist, the nations
can have no confidence in Germany
Thus President Wilson, as England and
France had done before him, raises the
question of Prussisn militarism, which
is the safeguard Of this absolutism and
Of this oligarchy."
A special dispatch 70 the Italian Dol
letino della Sera" from Rome quotes as
follows the "Giornale dItala" on Presi-
dent Wilson's note TO the Vatican:
THE serious and eloquent statement
OF President Wilson is very significant
The phrase We cannot take the word
Of the present rulers Of Germany as a
guarantee" expresses the sentiments OF
the entire world and recalls the history
Of all the infamous deeds perpetrated
by the men responsible for the German
policy. The phrase will produce every
where a deep echo.
mo one can with greater au-
thority than President Wilson bring
the grave condemnation of the Kaiser
and his advisers. Wilson, before enter
ing the present conflict, had again and
again experienced German fsithless'
ness. II was just and natural that this
truthful man, who knew how to in
terpret at the opportune moment with
a great nobility of soul the sentiments
of humanity oppressed by the German
menace, should be the first one TO give
reply to the head Of Christianity
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-01
Hollweg Calls Gerard
A Shirtsleeve Diplomat
Ex Chancellor Asserts Ex-Ambassador Used Imagination
Too Freely in Newspaper Account of Berlin Con
versation with Him Last January

he wrote down what was said about
Russia. He dealt but specifically with
Germanys Eastern war aims. observing
that the United States interest in this
direction was very limited and that
Germany undoubtedly would have q
free hand there. For Rumania and
Serbia he also revealed very slight
sympathy. Mr.. Gerard did not obtain
out of my mouth any Of the statements
concerning these countries which he
attributes to me-"
Says Gerard Is "Misled"
The former Chancellor then OBJ
served:
when diplomats undertake to ex-
plot their official career for journal
istic purposes they are very apt to be
misled into putting into the mouths OF
foreign statesmen utterances which
either are the creation OF an ample
imaginatio or are based on faulty
memory. Discussion OF political opin-
ions is bounh TO be transitory and fleet
ing"
The former Chancellor then touched
upon what he considered the ethics OF
Mr.. Gerard's disclosures as compared
with the European idea.
"You Americans are an impetuou'
people," he said. you do not seem ia
permit even your retiring diplomats to
observe the traditional silence. mol
have you the patience to abide the post
norton publication Of their memoirs
Sir Edward Goschen Former British
Ambassador to Germany and Austria)
or Jules Cambon Former French Am
bassador to Germ any, the United States
and SPAIN PROBABLY could excel Mr.
Gerard. in revelations of entertaining
diplomatic history and gossip. Count
Won Bernstorff Former German Am.
bassador to the United States), too,
imagine, might startle US with tho
diary Of his Washington experiences.
Cites European Custom
an Europe, however, it would seem
that publication Of such matters. by
common consent, is postponed to a
later period, when judgments are both
calmer and more mature. Mr.. Gerard
however. may hold the special license
conferred by shirt sleeve diplomacy
as YOU call it, and ! shall not dispute
his prerogatives. but he must not give
his imagination too free rein.'
Away from the tufouieh. Poi''''"
arena the former Chancellor IS now en-,
joying harvest time on his estate al
Hohenfino, Province OF Brandenburg
two hours by rail from Berlin. During
his conversation with the correspond
ent he begged of from talking politics
but assured the correspondent that thu
potato crop at Hohenfno was most ex
cellent.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-01

come represented at the final peace
conference.
After President Wilson's answer 10
the Pores peace proposals WAS pre-
scented by the British Minister to the
Vatican. Monsignor Cerrctti, newly APP
pointed Assistant Secretary Of state,
Immediately took the document TO the
Pope. The Pontif does not read Eng
lish, but he had p rapid verbal transla-
ton made. and he was much touched
by its wording.
The Pope remarked as to tho LOFTY
sentiments expressed and also the
kindly, humane spirit and manner
used by the President in rejecting the
Vatiesn's proposals, but as this was
the first answer received he WAS unable
TO repreSs his disappointment that his
efforts were unsuccessful TO check the
war
Monsignor Cerretti translated the
document. and the Pope will consider
IL vt his leisure. IL - not yet known
whether he will make immediate an
swer 10 certain points in the note or
wait until the powers have replied and
then give the same general answer 10
all. However, il is certain that the
rope Is NAllN nItpdi INK al 'h'ihN'0N
amount of documentary testimony TO
prove that his principal points are
those already admitted or agreed 10
BY all the belhgerents.
Before President Wilson's reply was
read it was said at the Vatican ths' the
responses from the various govern
nents were expected to he more favor
able than the tone Of press comment
At the same time the Pope was re-
ported 10 have SiCnitied his intention
Of issuing a reply after receiving the
answers of all the befligerents, point
ing out questions in regard TO when
all the nations at war might be N
agreement and others concerning which
il would be necessary to hold discus
sions.
Commenting on President Wilson:
reply. the "Messaggero" says:
"The American reply, which does
not admit of the rescue of the present
despotic governments, whioh finally
condemns the methods and aspirations
Of militarism and -Germanism and
which does not find 1t possible 10
reach an understanding with the male
factors of Berlin and Vienna, reveals
one of the gravest errors of the
Pontifcal note. that which would have
us return TO the status QUO ante. 1t
is for that that the Pope's interven-
ton is destined to failure"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-01

BERLIN, Aug. 80 via London, Aug.
3D.-Dr. Won Bcthmann-H ollweg, the
former Imperial German Chancellor, TO-
day asserted that it was his impression
that James W. Gerard, former Ambas
sador to Germany, in writing his rcve-
lations Of Germany's war aims, gave a
somewhat free rein to his Imagination.
The statement of the former Chancellor
was the result of his reading in Lon
don newspaper Mr.. Gerard's version OF
a conversation with him last January,
in which it was alleged that Germany's
peace terms were set forth.
an his published report of this
particular conversation" DR.. Won Beth
mann Hollweg told The Associated
Press to-day, "Mr. Gerard attributed
utterances to me which may have been
made in other quarters in Germany,
and TO which he frequently referred i'll
the progress of our conversation, but
which were not my own. This applies
especially to his reference to Ger
msny's alleged intentions to seize
Liege and Namur, and Of Germany's
plans to take possession of the Bel
gian ports and railways and to estab-
lish military and commercial dominion
over that country.
Denies Expressing Aims
81 never unfolded such German war
aims to Mr.. Gerard. In the course of
my several conversations with him, as
also in our discussion last January, |
invariably referred to my Reichstag
speeches, in which I stated that Ger
many would exact positive guarantees
that Belgian territory and politics
would not in the future be exploited
as a menacing factor against US. | did
not make any statement as to the nat
ure of these guarantees.
an the progress Of our conversation
Mr.. Gerard suggested that the realiza-
ton of far-reaching aspirations in Bel
GUM would give King Albert merely a
sham authority, and asked whether it
would not be better for Germany TO
forego such plans, and instead OF them
endeavor to acquire Liege, which Mr..
Gerard thought possible of achieve
ment.
perhaps this suggestion was bait,
intended to provoke reply from me.
II so, the attempt failed. In all my
discussions with the Ambassador on
this subject / referred to my public
utterances. in which emphasized that
| was endeavoring to procure a peace
that would permit us to live in cordial
and neighborly relations with Belgium.
"Mr Gerard's memory would seem
also to have served him faulty when
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-01

man pcorle that he refuses to treat
with the Hohenzollern autocracy. ne
has confidence in the future. He be
lievcs his idea can he imposed even
on the enemy.
"Wc Join the President in this plous
hope, but this hope will not be realized
unless the United States persevercs in
dcfatigably IN the battle for victory
Of the right. The calmness with which
Mr.. Wilson contemplatcs future peace
corresponds with the energy with
which he will continue to conduct the
war. That is the comforting impress
sion left by reading his note. More
than ever we have faith in his untiring
firmness.'
Eager for Vatican's Reply
The "Matin" says that President Will
sons note shows that he is a states
man Of high. clear views, who remains
faithful to his own thoughts through
out the unrolling of events. The
reply is really very simple and very
clear" the newspaper says, "and thus
will embarrass the Vatican extremely.
We arc eager to see the Natican's an
swer II cannot contest President Will
sons ideas, which conform to its own
in regard TO the future OF humanity
liberated from tyranny and by the
means Of war.
at will, therefore, be obliged TO
make known what it carefully has
avoided heretofore-its opinion on the
responsibility for the conflict and the
forfeiture Of the Hohenzollerns. II II
remains silent it will prove 1T has
nothing to oppose to President VIII
SON."
The "Echo de Paris" is completely
satisfied with the declaration against
the possibility of accepting the Ger
man rulers word as a guarantee. The
newspaper says: "As for the transcen-
dental conceptions that the President
develops on the future peace ehace-
ment of economic barriers, and similar
ideals, experience forbids us giving
faith to them, at least for the period
for which we have to make political
calculations-say, for generation
Until the contrary is proven the So
ciety of nations will be for us a society
OF nations which combat Germany
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-01
Wilson Agrees With
Pope, Says O'Connell
Cardinal Tells Troops Both
Want Peace on the
Same Basis

BIRMINGHAM, Mass, Aug. 3l.-
Cardinal O'Connell came here to-day
TO celebrate early mass at Camp Nc
Ginnis, where members of the l0lst
Infantry are stationed. The services
were held in the little st. Csthsrine' s
Chapel. which the 9th Regiment,
National Guard, now Incorporated into
the lOlst. brought from FL Paso last
fall. This was said TO have been the
first time that a cardinal had officiated
at such service for troops while un-
der arms in this state.
At the conclusion of the service at
the chapel Cardinal O'Connell spoke
to the men OF their duty to America
and civilization.
"The head of Christendom and the
leader Of democracy, our Holy Father,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-01
Wilson's Note Fresh War
Declarations olland'sVi

THE HAGUE, Aug. 3l.-Two leading
organs of Hollands diplomatic capital
agree that President Wilson's answer
to the Pope's peace proposals do not
bring nearer a cessation Of hostilitics.
The "Nieuwe Courant" describes the
answer as fresh war declaration
clothed in pacific gsrb and an invitation
to the German people to prove their
desire for peace by rising in revolt.
at is not clear what form OF new
evidence President Wilson desires" the
newspaper complains in citing the lat
ter part Of the note, "for, judging from
the text, even the most favorable peace
terms would find 10 acceptance il they
did not emanatc from government
appointed by parliament"
The "Nieuwe Coursnt," however,
sees a bright spot in the Presidents
assurance that the aims Of the United
States are unchanged, and especially
rejoices in mis- rejection Of an economic
war.
The "Vaderland" heads its comment
with the title WILSON'S Answer Is Not
Made for Europe" and says it can only
truly and fully satisfy the Russian
Maximalists, for "the central peoples
are left no choice but to kick out their
governments"
This, the newspaper declares, reveals
a surprising lack Of understanding on
the Presidents part. and that he does
not realize sufficiently the strength OF
the inter growth of the peoples and the
dynastics. lie views the European states
as he does the states of the American
Union. and only seems to have the most
superficial notions of the lntricacles OF
the European problems, the "Nader-
land" asserts, and its conclusion Is:
"This strange document brcathes an
atmosphere not Of Europe. and 1t VIC
must wait until it permeates here Eu-
rope will have TO suffer much longer
under terrific war burdens"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-01
Austrian Cabinet Named

AMSTERDAM, Aug. 81. A Vienna
dispatch says that Emperor Charles
has decided on the following appoint
ments to the Austrian Cabinet: Baron
Won Banlans, Minister Of Railways;
DR.. Owiklinski, Minister Of Public In
struction; DR.. Schauer. Minister OF
Justice; DR.. F. Won WINNER. Minister
Of Finance; Freiherr Won Weiser. Min.
lister Of Commerce; Count Silvatatsuca
Minister OF Agriculture.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-01
Wilson's Note Pleases
All British Factions
By Arthur S. Draper

LONDON, Aug. 31.-The Allies reply
10 the Pontifcal note may be expected
within a few days. 1t will probably
be at least a week before the Central
Powers make a joint reply.
Aside from the statement of the
Rumanian Ambassador at Washington.
no foreign comment on the Presidents
reply was published here to-day. Eek
cellent" was the adjective used In Off
cial circles when asked an opinion
of President Wilson's answer TO the
Vatican. 1t is considered a mastery
diplomatic stroke and one likely TO
have farreaching effects.
Naturally his distinction between
the German people and their rulers is
not generally considered historically
accurate. But his condemnation Of the
Paris economic pact argues few sup
porters in its defence, chiefly because
it has long been regarded as imprac-
ticablo and of little value. 1t is APP
preciated now that Germany's grestcst
problem after the war will be to get
raw materials, and most OF them are
in the hands OF or controlled by the
Allies. This fact satisfies those who
are already looking forward to a COM
mercial struggle.
Wilson's Reply Praised
The Presidents reply has good
press." Every London paper praises
1t. Only "The Daily Chronicle" men
tions the Paris economic conference
which the President condemns severely
while all the Tory papers ignore the
subject. As anticipated in yesterdays
dispatch. most of the Liberal press
readily accepts the Presidents distinc'
ton between the German people and
their rulers, but the Conservatives are
not vet prepared to follow him that
far. The best proof of the success o.
the reply is found in comparison Of
the views Of the conservatives anC
pacifsts the two extremes.
The Conservatives say the President
has succeeded IN defeating the peace
msnnvres of the pscifsts, while the
latter declare he has forced the Con
servatives TO modify greatly their wal
aims and has condemned all imperial
iStic ambitions. The pscifsts consider
this tremendous victory and a big
step toward peace.
In between are the Liberals and tn,
Lsbcrtcs. composing the great mass
Of the country-the working and mid
die classes. There is no question that
the Presidents reply reflects their
views.
Says "Thc Westminster Gazette:
The American word to Germany is
this: we will fight TO the deatf
against your Prussisnism. but If an
end is made 10 that, and If you will
help us TO end II, we shall not attempt
TO ruin you. put you outside the pale
or to destroy your empire We be
lieve il is the right note for all the
Allies, firm and defiant against the
German system. but not threatening
ostrscism and ruin if that system car
he disestablished. II may not succeed
The German people and their system
may DC too much 1T one for any disin.
tcgrstion from within.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-01
Minister Admits He Slew Eight

DES MONIES, Iowa, Aug. sl.-H. ".
Havner, Attorney General Of Iowa, TO-
night announced that he had received
verifcation OF the report that the Rev
George J. Kelly, itnerant clergyman,
had confessed to the murder OF eight
persons at Villisca, Iowa. in 1912, in
connection with which he has been IN
der indictment since last spring.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-01
were after 1871. And II we beat the
Germans we shall skin them alive, and

we cannot help doing Il.
"No amount of agitation by Social.
lists, paciists or any one else will pre-.
vent US taking the fullest measure Of
our victory. II we are not going TO Do
so, what are We fighting for Publ:
opinion will compel you to take your
winnings, and public opinion will b:
right"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-01
Terms Are Rational

But there is no reason why we
should perpetually stoke up the fire.
caters who arc trying TO persuade the
German people that the Allies arc bent
on conquest and destruction and do
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-14

Chicago received a car of new red wheat and it sold at S2f7 Kansas City reported the arrival of six cars of ney wheat and some of the hard varieties sold at $40.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-14

Gaining momentum as it moves westward. the great Russian drive along tn Dniester in Calicia continues successfully. The lighting is pru- Gressing on fifty mile front from HaIicz to the foothills Of the Carua- thians, and all along the line the RuH- sians are advancing.
 NorthV est or HaltcZ on Thursday Inc Russians enlarged their gains north of the Dniester. captured important heights between the river and iguka- zowicc and occupied two villages. Thia advance is toward Lemberk.
 Tn the center and on the southern end of the line the Russians have been victorious in heavy battles for the pos session of the crossings of the Rlv- CT Lomnica. They have made pro- captured the crossings Of the Lomuica and Perehiusko about 15 miles south of Kalusz and four miles weat of Bo- horodozany.
 The fate of the Zlo:a Lipa line do- lending Lemberg on the east is stifi in the balance. but the Russians con- tinue their aggressive efforts to turn it from the south by widening inc wedge made on the Stanislau front in the past six days.
 Having forced the River T.omnica mf Kalusz in the face of desperate rec sistance from German reserves thrown in to ward off defeat. the Russia ns now are on the path to Rolina. twen- ty miles southwestward. and to Stryi 25 miles north of poliua on the Eat- usz-Lemherg line of railroad The capture Of theIe towns probably would