New-York tribune., 1918-02-15
Teuton Papers
Diuided on
Wilson Speech
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very ODJcctVc. IC says IL Is 1ramcQ III
very concilatory language and thinks
that it is an important step toward
peace. The newspaper contends that
it is now tho turn of Count Won Hert-
ling and Count Czernin to speak again
The "Reichspost" says that President
Wilson's principles have "onc good
quality namely, that they can be ap-
piled to the Entente Powers" The
more widely this is done, it says, the
more will President Wilson and his
Allies be prepared to give his four
principles an interpretation acceptable
to the Central Powers.
Compares Wilson and Trotzky
Tho Vienna "Zeit" draws a compari-
son between President Wilson and
Leon Trotzky, the Bolshevik Foreign
Minister. Both, it says, place the
ideaistic before imperative practical
aims, with the difference that Trotzky
is n prole1ariAn, anti-captalistic
dreamer, not the head Of capitalistic
state which, the newspaper declares,
has enriched itself on European car
mage. Tro1zky. it points out, made an
end Of the war Mt all costs, while
President Wilson. it declares, has done
nothing tangible for the warning ma
tions.
President Wilson is accused by the
"Lokal An2eigcr" and the "Vossische
Zetung," of Berlin. Of wishing to act
as world judge so that the coming
peace may be an Anglo american COM
pact.
president Wilson's beautifully
sounding words cannot make us forget
the decisions reached at Versailles" "
the "Tageblatt" says. "The President
seems to wish to continue the con-
versations, but this is only possible if
the Entente modihes its war aims"
Cites Eighth Commandment
The "K5lnische VoIkszeitung" says
president Wilson may have the
chance of bringing about a peace con
ference if he induces his allies to take
more moderate mood
"Ihe peace Germany wants." it adds
is just, because it is based on the
Eighth Commandments: Thou shalt not
steal"
The Frankfurtcr "Zeitung" says:
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not warlike speech. 1t is more than
its predecessors, namely, speech
striving to work in the interests Of
peace. The sole purpose of it's warlike
phrases Is to emphasize the strength
of unconquered America and add weight
t. its voice in the concert of nations
"The principles summed up by Presi-
dent Wilson under four heads are SO
vague that hardly any power need
: oppose them, but the speeches of Lloyd
George and Asquith revealed anew that
the Entente itself is still unable to find
the courage for a peace by a com
by understanding. as expressed by Mr.
Wilson, is even to-day shared by the
Reichstag majority, which would to-
day be still stronger in it's attitude if
not only President Wilson but the othe T
Entente statesmen would also show
their practical readiness for such a
peace.
Wars Causes "Out of Date
"If Mr.. Wilson is able to bring his
influence to bear in this direction he
should do so Immediately. The less
time lost in. ending this terrible war
the justification for which is long since
out of date, the better it will be for the
present and future generations"
The semi-oficial "Norddeutsche AL
gemeinc Zcitung," according to tele-
gram from Berlin, says:
eve take note of President wilson S
assertion that he does not wish to in
terfere in a European dispute, but this
assertion is not entirely reccncilable
with his other statements regarding
the participation Of all parties in dis
cussion of disputed points 1t is de-
sirable that Mr.. Wilson return to the
old Monroe Doctrine, which formerly
was sacred to America. Thus far, his
proposals amount simply to an inten-
ton to compel the world to sign an
Anglo Saxon peace.
Would Fight On
"Aftcr the experiences of this war,
especially with the Anglo Saxon pow
ers, nobody will be inclined to sign
such peace, which would not be last
ing but would represent the tyranny of
England and the United States. Ger
toward peace, but will also fight on
unanimously until peace correspond
ing to their requirements is achieved" "
OF the German newspapers, the Ber-
lin "Tagcblatt," the "Vossische Zeit-
urg," "Norwaerts," the "Lohal An
zciger," the "Frankfurter Zeitung" the
"K0lnsche Zeitung" and the "Wcser
zeitung" Of Bremen, have printed
President Wilson's address in full. The
"K0nischc Nolkszciturg," the "Rhein-
ische Westfalsche Zcitung" and the
"Dussedorf Nachrichten" have printed
abridged versions.
The "Kolnischc Volkszeitung' ad-
dresses to President Wilson wordy
editorial longer than the summary OF
his speech which it prints. The edi-
torial admits that the President shows
an honest endeavor toward peace, but
it regrets it is not a just peace.
One Becomes Abusive
The industrial organs of Western
Germany savagely comment on Presi-
dent Wilson's address. The "Rhenischc
Westfaclische Gazette" under the cap
tion Of "Wilson, The Poisoner," says.
"Thcy are talking to save their necks
Wilson, Lloyd George and the Tooth
less Tiger in Paris. With lawyers
tricks they are trying to humbug their
deuded peoples. 1t is impossible to
take President Wilson seriously"
Assuming naughty contempt, this
newspaper proceeds to prove to it's
own satisfaction that President Will
son failed in what it terms his three
objects, namely. to hearten the British
with tales of inexhaustible American
resources, to try and split Germany
and Austria-Hungary and to play Off
the Reichstag majority against the
military party.
"Prcsident Wilson has had no luck"
the newspaper continues. eve can tell
n m that rOmnleta accord bo.