The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-10-03
AUSTRIAN PREMIER
MAKES PEACE PLEA
"Cannot Be Expected of the
Suord," He Admits.

AMSTERDAM, Oct s.-baron Non hus-
sarek In his address TO the Austrian
lower house of Parliament Tuesday, ar
tor admitting that the situation result
ing from the withdrawal Of Bulgaria
from the war was grave. but In no wise
critical. declared the Teutonic allies had
taken comprehensive military measures
for ameliorating the situation.
we are making good progress" said
the Premier, land according to commu-
nicat.ons from competent quarters l can
declare that we have done everything to
permit US calmly to face the futher de-
elopment Of the Balkan affair. On this
front our troops, standing shoulder to
shoulder with the German troops. are
splendidly preserving our unshakable al
lance. -
"As in battle, so we will go hand in
hand in the work for peace. Mean
while It is not permitted US to lift our
eyes from the terrible welter OF battle.
The dreadful check humanity Is suffer-
ing in the march of civilization by this
prolonged trial is becoming ever
clearer"
Baron Won Hussarek urged that 1t
was the injunction OF humanity, as well
as OF reason, that means should De
sought TO adjust the differences of the
understanding This Austria Hungary
had not failed to do often. under un-
favorable circumstances, in common
with her allies.
No Peace by the sword.
The speaker alluded to the formal ap-
peal OF the Austro-Hungarian Foreign
Minister OF September II, requesting un-
binding peace discussion, as an espe-
cialy earnest step in this nature. and
declared that the future for which all
humanity was longing for the safe
guarding OF the existence OF all peoples
"can assuredly not be expected OF the
sword"
The Premier declared that Austria
Hungary did not intend to abandon its
good right TO Bosnia and Herzegovina,
and that 1t must be guided by the con-
federation Of the legitimate wishes of
the races concerned. while also safe
guarding Austrian interests
Nobody can force US to relinquish
our right" exclaimed the Premier. TT
can only be done by negotiation, In
which case we shall know how to carry
our standpoint"
Basis In Wilson's speech.
The five points made by President
Wilson in his New York speech, taken In
conjunction with the letter Of the Ger
man Emperor TO Chancellor Won Hert-
ing, are looked upon by Austro-Hun-
garans as constituting an important
s'ep in the direction OF peace.
The consensus In the Dual Monarchy,
according to a message from the Vienna
semi-official news agency. IL that the
Emperors letter solves the question Of
pariiamentarization In Germany. while
me points made by President Wilson
seem to offer a chance Of agreement. In
ssmuch as he did not. II Is held. def
niteiy reject the essential principles laid
GOWN by the Central Powers. and. on
yhe other hand, that his points do
contain definite negation OF the war
AIMS everlastingiy thrown in the face
vi the Central Powers"
The Presidents latest speech, says
ne message, opens fresh ground for q
peace discussion. which is the main
mlng" The message concludes by say
ing that the eAustro-Hungarian monarchy
must continue 10 labor untiringiy In
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