The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-07-27

The bargain was concluded, it is
alleged, at the recent confab in Stock
holm between Russia and German
delegates. Significant in this connec-
ton, perhaps is the fact that DR..
Mathiaz Erzberger, leader of the cen
trist party, whose shrewd maneuvers
led directly to Hollweg's fall, to the
formation of the bloc, and the pass
age of the peace resolution, was with
Scheldemann and the other socialists
at Stockholm.
The Russian ultimatum at those his
toric, though, at the time, scarcely
| noticed, conferences in the Swedish
! capital, is said to have been absolutely
surrendered by the German govern
meut to the principle aace with
out annexations int emnities.' v
Russia had abandon ,enturies-
old dream for the p. ,on of the
Dardanelles. The Russian socialists,
who had forced this remuneration up
on the provisional government in
sisted that it was worth equivalent
concessions by Germany. Both parties
were spurred on by President Wila
sons (o-tr:ro c. '.are w:t.cut VIC
tory"
Immediately upon the return of the
Scheidemanites to Germany began
the drive against Hollweg. When on
the eve of the reichtag's session the
then chancellor fatty refused to sub
scribe to the Russian and German So
cialist peace formula, aided meanwhile
, in an underground way by the CEN
trists and by powerful influences in
Austria, the party bloc was formed
and Bethmann-Hollweg was toppled
into oblivion. Even today the masses
! in Germany are still completely at sea
as to the real wherefore of his fall.
Make Headway.
| While the German political crisis
was on the ozark forces in Russia
made sweeping headway in gaining
control of the bulk of the Muscovite
army When the climax came they
had the majority Of the troops vir-
tually in the hollow of their hands.
Now comes the chronology of events
of the last seven days, showing a
startling parallel between the events
in Germany and Russia, and tending
strongly to bear out the story of the
| bargain.
| On July ia week ago last Satur-
-Bethmann-Ho Hollweg's fall came
| to pass
On the same day FIVE of the Russians
ministers resigned. The crisis at Pet
rograd which had been brewing for
some days, became acute.
The following day the Russian
offensive stopped within the reach Of
triumph.
All dispatches from Berlin, though
interpreted and relayed in multi
colored ways, indicated to close OBJ
servers that the reichstag had the
whip hand and that the peace resolu-
ton would pass
The next day-Nonday, July 49,
the Russians in GaIicia began their
retreat.
At this juncture Hindenburg appear
ed on the scene. Regardless of any
and all plans or programs the social
lists might have, he determined to lose
not moment in exploiting the turn
Of the tide in Galacia to the fullest e1-
tent.
On Wednesday, July Is, the dark
forces" set the torch of revolt aflame
in Petrograd. The army they had
perached that it was fighting the bat
tie Of foreigners" to the people at
home they carried the message tina!
the government was sacrificing the re-
volution and freedom for the sake vt
foreigners"
Martial Law.
That day, after new violent street
fighting, the Russian capital was
placed under the martial law
For the following day-Thursday,
July 19,-the new chancellor's speech
had been set. It was delivered at 3