Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-23
PUSH WAR IF PEACE
FAILS-PRINCE MAX

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nations could be realized but he
continued.
Whether the next few DAYS or
weeks shall call US to fight on or
open the way to peace, there is no
doubt we are now equal TO the task
OF either war or peace by carrying
cut the governments program and
definitely breaking away from the
old system.
The imeprial chancellor then dis
cussed electoral and parliamentary
suffrage. He cited bills before the
reiChstag, one of which enables
members of the house to enter the
government without resigning and
another proposing change in the
laws regarding the responsibility
Of the chancellor.
Deputies will take part in the
direction OF imperial policy and in
the name Of the chancellor will be
responsible without being minis
tiers. Thus q new way opened for
arriving at responsible conduct of
imperial affairs-the parliamentary
way.
We are convinced that it will
supply. not only the government,
but indirectly parliament, with
precious forces from the people
which have hitherto not been util-
lied"
Prince Macmillan said he hoped
soon TO announce results of pre-
hminary negotiations to obtain a
legal extension of the chancellor's
responsibility, to be secured by the
formation Of a state tribunal.
The new system" he said, in
wolves, as d natural consequence, a
lew mode OF government in AL
saCe-Lorraine."
War Power Fired "AfterWard."
Announcement was made by the
chancellor Of q bill making the
reichstag responsible for war and
peace, the measure 10 become eff
lecuye when the project for a
league Of nations should become
effective.
The chancellor declared it was
the ain Of himself and his col
leagues 10 establish the political
authority Of the German people,
and added:
Our aim is the political author
ny OF the German people. This is
me guiding star Of my coilobora-
Tors and myself"
The chancellor said that individ-
ual mem bers of the government at
nrst had different standpoints, but
low mad been brought nearer to
gether.
Long in Saddle; Now to Ride.
The German people has long
oeen In the saddle he said. Now
It is to ride"
Our first and last thought" he
continued, lis for the brave men
VINO are defending themselves
against superior forces and whom
we must defend against unjust
enarges- No one must think he can
attack our army without also at
lacking the honor OF our people.
The lot Of our soldiers is terri |
NY hard They fight with their
minds hXed on peace, and hold their !
ground
War Measures to Continue
me extraordinary wartime meas |
ures. the chancellor explained, /
could not be dispensed with. but !
taey would be carried out only by |
ue chancellor, who would be re |
sponsible 10 the reichstag for their /
application.
His majesty's DEGREES, which l /
announced recently. now have been I
issued he went on They con |
oefn not only the censorship, the /
.ight Of public meeting and restric-
.toas On personal liberty, but have I
- 90 with economic matters. II 1
.allltary commanders disagree with /
sAe civil authorities the decision /
must be reached Immediately by |
ne highest commander. who will (
w De able TO promulRate any de-
son 10 which agreement is not
sven by myself or my representa-
c cse namely Secretary Of State
-. tare will be taken that the state
Z siege IS maintained in the spirit 4
which J assumed the functions ;
v NE government and in which !
Il resolved 10 discharge them"