The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-11-30

soldiers and working men they became
the controllers of Germany almost in
stantly.
Fear was being expressed in Ber-
lin, at my university, that civil war
would break out between first line
troops OF the Prussian divisions when
they returned and the revolutionaries
and that the Kaiser would be invited
to return from Holland to lead the
royal troops. I spoke with many rev.
oluuonaries about II. and they do not
seem to be alarmed about that posi-
oihty. One high authority said We
have taken the necessary precautions
All the mass of German people want
is peace conditions which allow them
sufficient latitude to work ana for a
world wide sale of their products. To
bar German products from distant
! markets is liable to reopen the war
and give the allied nations and the
United States much trouble from a
desperate nation and also restore the
Kaiser and the Crown Prince to their
position of power in Prussia
Imperialism Is Dead.
was dead and only a foreclosure of
livelihood could possibly restore it.
upon the surface one could never
know in Berlin that Germany had been
through a war that cost her 1900. 900
dead, 100000 wounded, go, 900 miss
ing and 100000 prisoners. Relatives of
the dead do not wear mourning by spe-
cial request OF the late Imperial Gov
eminent. Crippled soldiers are being
provided with employment and are not
seen upon the streets of the Prussian
capital. Cafes are allowed to remain
open until 1880 o'clock at night and
brandy may be purchased until 3
o'clock. Dancing is forbidden except
by professionals. Yet I attended the
Leasing Theatre where Ibsen's plays
are running and the Winter Garden.
where excellent vaudeville shows take
place. Indoor circuses are going as
usual, also the cinemas
Very few cabs are running and the
minimum price for one is 80 marks
t$12.50) despite the Governments reg
ulatory price. Many taXicabs were
Communicated by the revolutionaries,
also army trucks. and were used as pull
pits for open air sermons upon liberty
and freedom OF the press. AS for the
haunts of the rich, such as the Hotels
Esplanade, Adlon and Bristol, there
one with the price could always get
food and plenty OF 1t. The famous
Restaurant Kempinski was under the
ban for a short time but soon got 60
ing again, for the tile which. adorns
its walls comes from the Kaiser's own
tile factory.
Wethetm's department store re-
mains open and while the cost OF goods
on sale Is outrageous and expensive
for those with money the best fabrics
and articles can be had. Occasionally
operas were given in last months of
the war at the Imperial Opera House
and the audiences were well dressed.
covering hearts deep in despair.
Part Played by Harden.
1T took a brave man TO prepare
the minds of the intelIectuals for tho
worst that was sure to come. He/
was MaNlmilian Harden, probably the
most courageous man in Germany. In
his organ Die Zukunt he kept con-
tinually insisting that the war was
lost and that all things considered
the best friend OF Germany was Presi-
dent Wilson. He predicted that the
time would come when Germany was
to bend her knees before him.
"A man of great vision. his future
Is the bright star in the dark German
sky, as he holds the balance between
the extremists and the liberals.
Fares upon the railways have been
doubled. but after the revolution was
established numerous soldiers and
business people managed to ride free.
nave great faith in the orderly ma
ture OF the German people and that
they will not descend to such n point
as attended the falling of imperialism
ny France. At my university there
were about 200 students. some from
south America. Before the war We
hah 5000 students. As neutraIs we
Kept very quiet, but did considerable
OBSERVING, There is great good in the
German folk and ! am sure il will not
be lost in purging Of milltarism ana
imperialism, which that country is
now undergoing
Here in Luxembourg which bids fair
to become the FL Paso Of our armies
or occupation in the territory lust
beyond it, rivaling The Hague and
Berne as a news centre opinion is
not unanimous with Mr.. Writ. Ed
itor Weber, who wires leading articles
Tor the Luxembourg Zeitun1 and Is the
doyen OF his profession. predicts civil
war In Germany between the returned
Prussian soldiers upon one side
against the revolutionaries. lie is an
uncanny prophet for he prophesied
the end of the war to day long be-
fore the armistice was signed. Editor
Weber is Liberal He thinks tho
Prussians will take up arms agains;
the Bavarians, the SaxOns, the Wur-
temburgers and the Badeners. and II
may be necessary for the Allies to
champion the lesser states of the
German empire.
Right now public opinion is seeth
ing in the grand duchy of Luxembourg
over the alleged telegram which was
read at a public meeting from the
youthful Grand Duchess to n member
OF the German Imperial family in the
first months OF the war saying, MY
sisters and l beg from God Almighty
the victory OF German arms" The
telegraphers who sent the alleged tel
egram were informed in Germany. IL
is said. because they told of the mes
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