New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-18
powerful German Leagues
Urge Emperor to Renew
Ruthless Attacks
SHARPER NAVAL
WAR PREDICTED
Allies Note to u. S. Kills
Peace Party Tirpitz
Faction Active Again

s,-,, Jan Emperor William. in
.lv toa loval address from the Hansa
i - accustomed b. the Entente's an
-.11,smept Of its war aims, passes
.-.r in silence the leagues reference
q, The necessity Of the energetic en-
rloyment Of all weapons with IRON de-
termination
The address was one of hundreds now
touring in upon the Emperor from SOW
.,siers Of federal states, parliament
ar bodies, municipalities and trade
,,d agricultural organizations Of all
Fnss All thank MIN for the mani
...,o with which he responded to the
rrtepte's war aims, and pledge their
oval and enthusiastic support in the
var
Several Of these addresses have
,ouched upon the idea Of unrestricted
Sc Of the submarine, referring TO it in
cns such way as did the Hansa
League. but the Emperor's replies have
Uniformly avoided any reference 70 TINS
subject. The Hanss League represents
he powerful maritime cities along the
Norh Sea
Tirpits Faction Active
possible Inauguration OF ruthless
submarine warfare in consequence or
The attitude of the Entente, with view
10 bringing England 20 terms, is much
discussed. The interests and organ
nations which during the last two in
tcrnal crises on the submarine question
we're 50 much IN evidence are again &C
tive.
At rresent the Inauguration Of So
ulled big submarine warm otner
words, indiscriminate destruction with
tut warning Of hostile merchantmen
and Of neutra.s within the forbidden
mne-s apparently is not contemplated,
but there are indications that naval
warfare may be sharpened IN other
vtys not affected by the German-Amer-
can agreement
Among possible new measures IS an
Increase in the rigor Of the prize rules,
With definite adhesion TO the principle
which was slsckened in the case OF the
Boonsrsdijk, that neutral ships touch
M an enemy port on the way 70 their
estimation with contraband are con-
stered fair prizes. 80.
The pronunciamento of the Allies,
iogsther with earlier interchanges OF
Tinion on the peace proposals, may be
rgsrded as having virtually eliminated
ne peace party in Germany, except Tor
small minority Of Socialists, some OF
vhoss newspaper organs still see the
nss.bility Of continuing the discus
a.ls after the Entente's reply.
May Announce Aims
The large and influential section, in
Guiding a majority Of the Socialists and
powerful influences among non-Social-
SIS, which up 70 last month was bring
z the heaviest pressure TO bear on
NE government 10 take steps for open
I: peace negotiations, is now con-
need such negotiations are impos-
-ole. Virtually the entire nation IS
NED up behind the government for en-
e'getie prosecution of the war.
Despite the announcement Of DR.. Al
Ied zimmerman, the Foreign Secre-
llaTy, that Germany will not now state
i'r terms, there is an impression that
ne government may make some an
aooneement of its peace programme.
lariieulsrly IN regard to Belgium and
ne remainder Of the Western front, as
has done already in regard TO Pc,
and. Whether the government Will
nus change its policy may perhaps de-
pend on the degree Of enthusiast
NoEn by the Poles in defending then
country.
Announcement Of terms for the res
grafton Of Belgium and the return OF
H occupied provinces Of France
'lld, II issued, be made for purposes
contrast with the programme OF the
iknte, which is interpreted as mean
smnexstion Of Alssce and Lorraine
vest bank Of the Rhine and the an
sat Polish provinces Of Prussia.