Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-05-15
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perors. A more intimate military CO.
operation among the central powers.
Bulgaria and Turkey also was decided
upon in principle. the newspapers re-
port.
Greater Military Cooperation.
The recent meeting Of Emperor will
liam Of Germany and Emperor Charles
of Austria is of absorbing interest to
the British public. There are two view
points which appear in the comment
on the meeting, one as to the imme-
date result Of the conference and the
other as to its future result, but both
are of paramount Importance. The
likely to have in military events.
whether another great blow at Italy
may be expected to coincide with the
daily expected renewal of the on
Also. whether Austria can be persuaded
to send troops to the western front to
strengthen exhausted German divisions.
The more distant outcome of the
meeting and its cementing of d politi-
cal and economic defensive alliance Of
the central powers is a realization that
eventually must be faced in the ma
FERTILIZATION of the Mitteleuropa pol
icy. and 1t is argued that II this is ac-
compfished the natural reply of the en-
tente nations would be the placing in
operation Of the resolutions calling for
economic pressure against Germany.
known as the Paris resolution, because
1t Is contended that only by the strong
deal with the greatest unit of power
ever known In the worlds history.
For General Defensive Alliance.
Comments from Austrian newspapers
reaching London tonight tend to con-
firm the opinion that the alliance Of
tho central powers has been consolidat-
newspapers are unanimous in the view
that a multitude Of enemies necessitates
self-preservation and demands that
Germany and Austria-Hungary should
give their defensive alliance general
character. They also emphasize that
cal, military or economic personality.
The Fremdenblatt says that the two
powers are united for common defense.
not only as formerly against Russia.
which should attack either ally. and
adds that in accordance with the po-
litical deepening OF the alliance meas
ures also will be taken to provide that
the military domain will guarantee
compensation to the German and
Austro Hungarian armies by which
neither the individuality nor the or
ganization of the armies of Germany or
Of Austria Hungary will be assailed.
Austria a German Colony.
The meeting Of Emperor Charles and
Emperor William at German great
headquarters has aroused keen specula-
ton in London. which the official &C
count of the conference has done little
to satisfy. There is an inclination, how
ever. to take 1t for granted that the
meeting resulted in giving Germany a
firmer grip on Austria Hungary and the
dual monarchy's internal and external
policies; in fact. that from now on Aus
tria-Hungary will be little more than
a German colony.
Emperor Charles is pictured as doing
penance for his peace letters to
France and as promising not to offend
again. Emperor William and his mill
tary advisers are seen as having &C
cepted this promise at Its face value.
but as taking in the way OF security for
its fulfillment more active control Of
anarchy, in the interest of the ruling
German minority. The fact that Ger
many has taken control OF the Bohemian
food supplies indicates the Austrian
government is not averse to German
interference in its internal affairs
Pressing Questions.
The benefits to be derived from peace
with Rumania and Ckrairia and the eco
nomic relations between Austria and Hun
gary are now pressing questions. There
is much pickering over the spoils. The
Austrians are saying that the Hungari-
ans. who refused to feed Austria, have
had more than their share. In this con-
nection a Vienna dispatch to the Cologne
Gazette says there Is marked disquiet in
A -,
the agreements with Rumania regarding
the oil industry, which are considered
harmful to Austrian interests, and also
on account OF the maintenance Of the old
gary and Rumania, which is considered
disadvantageous to Austria and to favor
Hungary.
Comment of London Chronicle.
LONDON. May 15.-At the meeting of
Emperor William and Emperor Charles
the Daily Chronicle says apparently a step
recognizing the subservient relations of
the dual monarchy toward the German
empire.
IAN Independent Austria-HunEary."
the newspaper adds. as impossible.
chiefly because not one of it's constit-
uent nationaIities wants it. The AUS
| tro-German and Magyar dominant
| mino-ties ruling over Slav majorities
| do not want an Independent monarchy,
but monarchy dependent on Germany,
| which can help them maintain their un-
natural position.
"On the other hand the Czechs-SIovaks
| and Jugoslavs do not want dual mon
| archy in any form. independent or
otherwise. They want Independent
ch-Slovak and tJugoslav states Be-
| tween these two schools any attempt by
Emperor Charles to reassert the indie
pendence Of the Hapsburgs 10 doomed
to fail helplessly.
Question Of Peace.
Furtive offers from him to the allies
OF the kind Of a peace he would like to
| make have the same Significance as
would belong to similar offers made
from Munich and Dresden.
Meanwhile We do well to realize that
| all attempfA whether in enemy. camps
koE " our owns to trade On the idea Is