Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-08
GERMANY DECEIVES
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Reichstag at the time, not at all to be
made little Of, but must be taken Sc
riously without on that account being
made a source Of worry
Comment on American Troops
Another dater June says: Petit Pari-
sien informs US that five American divs-
ions, numbering 125.O0O men, may be ex
pected in France in the autumn Of 1917.
II is urgently requested not to reproduce
this information without some comment.
We do not wish to underestimate the abil
ity of America to accomplish things, but
must not, on the other hand, overestimata
1t. In order to bring division over from
America $1,000 tons must make the trip
twice. Therefore from the mere fact OF
lack of space the transportation of such
a body of troops within certain fixed time
limits is impossible. Moreover. it is i'm
possible to train these troops properly by
autumn. These facts. which have recent
~ been discussed in the German war
news, cannot be too strongly emphasized
in the discussion of that French news.
Printing of anti-German speeches in the
Austrian Parliament is forbidden III va
rious instances, and the attitude to be
taken by the German press, both for its
effect at home and upon Austria-Hungary.
is indicated IN the following dated
June s:
"A few days ago the Austro- Hungarian
press was left free to discuss the war
aims. We can unreservedly endorse the
war aims given out in the majority of tie
Austro-l Hungarian preso OF course the
fully warranted and not inconsiderable
var aims which are needed for the con-
servaton and development of the confed-
Grated monarchy as well for a world
peace can only be achieved if Austria
Hungary adheres to her understanding
with the German empire and its allies and
with positive reference to her militar;
economy and political forces announces
clearly and positively her firm will to hold
out and win, as is the case with the over
whelming majority of the German people
Suggestions on this point to our press are
recommended
The Russian situation is mentioned
few times, one memorandum on June
carrying warning that reports about
Russian front may neither be published
ROT discussed
Another about the same time said
In one of the future issues il might
be mentioned that the present situation
in Russia has the appearance of being
caused by the Entente with the view
of her Eussia's) continuing for a time
perhaps until the actual participation
by the Americans. How long that will
be remains to be seen. 1t is of conse-
uuence ca matter of Importance to set
forth the opinion that u new offensive
will speedily take place as amounting
to a conviction.
The question about the secret
agreements between Russia and her al
lies must not be allowed to rest"
Last spring ii large number of Rus
SLAMS Were repatriated from Switz-
erlanG through Germany to spread
German propaganda in Russia. In this
connection the censor said:
Nothing is 10 be Published concern
ing the journey through Germany from
Switzerland of Russian immigrants"
Serious Economic Conditions
Serious economic conditions are dis
closed by the censorship orders. one
forbids the publication of advertise
ments Of dog meat for sale
Samples of some of the other orders
follow:
There is no objection to the. re
printing of the manifesto of the indie
pendent Socialist party in case 1t il,
adVerSel. commented upOn
In the interest of a victorious car
rying through of the war. which is en-
dangered by every stoppage of work.
expressions of the press which recon-
mend a strike. or express themselves
otherwise in favor Of a strike. are for
hidden.
Reports concerning disturbances III
Koenigsberg. in Russia, and concerning A
warning from the commander of the first
army corps which followed In the Koe-
nigsberg press, are unpermissible"
1T is desired that it should be clearly
and distinctly put in the foreground that
the enemy offensive has utterly failed on
all fronts: that the Entente has no alter
native but to attempt a new offensive as
the enemy's statesmen are still against
peace"
Concerning the most recent bomb at
tack by a German flying machine on Lon .
don nothing may be published
Attention is drawn to the frequent ILL
humor at the front often caused when
it appears. from the selection of captions
for the reports of the war events that
the press. out of need for sensation or
awkwa rdness, does not permit the recog-
milton Of which event is the most impor-
tant,"
The publication and discussion of the
resolutions adopted In a strike meeting
of the Leipzig unions and Of a telegram
sent to the imperial chancellor are not
permissible"
Advertisements of undertaking estab-
lishments which seek the removal of
bodies of alien soldiers are not to be &C. |
cepted,' /
1T is not desired 20 discuss or even
mention the German importations from /
abroad, especially from Holland