The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-10-07
FRANCELOOKSTO
WILSON FOR REPLY
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gument, TO weigh upon pence negotia-
tions
/. Thus they. propose TO defrsud us OF
the final results of our sacrifices. II
Germany really wants peace the only
way for her 70 obtain an armistice is
TO do like the Bulgarians. to give pCoper
guarantees that tho armisttce will not
be utilized to prepare fresh attacks.
III Germany really wants to take
President Wilson's points as the basis
for discussion let her begin by accept
Ing them without this there can be no
negotiations any more than there can
be an armietice without conditions
which the responsible military comman-
ders consider indispensable for the
safety or our aemies."
Paris learned Of the new offer OF the
Central Powers at the same moment
that news was received that Lille and
Douat had been set on FIRE and that
Cambria was burning. The action OF
Germany and Austria in their peace
offensive was looked for as information
had been received here that Prof. LAM
Inasch. the probable successor of Pre-
mter Hussarek. had been charged with
the task OF preparing a memorandum
on President Wilson's fourteen condi-
tons for peace. Without doubt LAM
masch prepared the present note.
II was learned also that Holland was
approached before Switzerland was
asked to act as the Intermediary A
despatch quotes the Dutch Foreign Min
lister as denying this, but another tele-
gram announces the presence in Berlin
OF Herr Drssselhuys. president OF the
Dutch Pacifist League. and his confer
ence with members OF the Garman Gov
eminent.
French Oppose Arm istfce.
While 1t Ia yet early to attempt TO
interpret general opinion among the
Allies high French authorities can be
quoted to the effect that there will be no
armistice. The battle continues and the
glorious advance in the Champagne.
northeast Of Rheims, has not been ar
rested. IL the Allies take any action
at all on the Austro-German peace feeler
II IL not believed here II will differ much
from that taken In the case OF Bulgaria
The celebrated writer Pertinax In the
Echo de Pavts declares Il would be the
height of folly not only to answer the
Germans but even to discuss their Offer
According to a member OF the Govern
ment, the Allies are not disposed to dis
cuss President Wilson's conditions
which are interpreted only as an outline
for the final peace conference.
What Is demanded OF the Germans Is
the unconditional acceptance of every
point. the evacuation Of every yard of
conquered or invaded territory and the
complete surrender Of all arms. The
question Of indemnity also enters into
the problem. 1t Is recalled here that
only fifteen days ago Chancellor Won
Hertling said: in no case will we ask
for mercy; we will offer resistance"
There are reasons for believing that
Germany was forced TO. agree to this
maneurre under pressure OF Austria
and Turkey, and that Germany finally
consented to act. In the belief that her
offer would be rejected. Reports have
been received here that Turkey served
a virtual ultinsatum upon Germany to
the effect that the Turks would refuse
to fight any longer unless an effort for
peace was made at once
A despatch from Switzerland to the
Echo de Paris says political circles in
Germany are certain that the man6uvre
will fail. but they seek thus to galvan-
lie the morale OF the German people
for resistance. Marcel Hutin expresses
the opinion that the end the Germans
are seeking is respite on the whole
length Of the front. Gen. Ludendorf
has been obliged to establish new lines
and fears are felt in Germany for the
left bank OF the Rhine II the Allies con-
tinue to progress as they are now.