Evening star., 1918-07-21

statesmen must be growing weary of
their attempts to attract the interest
Of the allies in anything they say.
Their efforts result only in arousing
the derision of the entente powers
and the United States, for the allies
realize full well that the talk of peace
at the present moment can result in
nothing concrete. and particularly in
view of one statement of Premier Won
Seydler. who declared. after all: I'VE
should look cheerfully into the future.
In unity with our allies we shall be
able to force an end to the world
war" Austrian purpose, as well as
Germanfc. Is revealed repeatedly IN
such statements. Enemy tenders of
any character must be received with
suspicion by allied governments as
long az the statesmen of the central
powers are willing to talk at all of
continuing the struggle and inf1icting
the wishes of Germany and Austria
Hungary upon the civilized world.
The most palpable effort to attract
the attention of the allies was that of
Won Burian, who in notes to the Aus
trian and Hungarian premiers de-
clared that Austria was in accord with
President Wilson on many points, and
declared continuation of the struggle
was "senseless and hopeless blood
shed"
1t is more than likely that the
statements of Won Burian and Won
Seydler were really intended for
home consumption. The Austrian and
Hungarian reichsraths convened dur
ing the week. and. owing to the fact
that a majority Of the members Of
these bodies are arrayed against the
government along strictly party lines.
1t Is more than likely the talk of
peace by the two statesmen was de-
signed solely to appease tho grow
Ing demands OF the Czechs and Slavs
that the government initiate some
steps looking toward an end Of the
struggle. In other words, the pre-
mier and foreign minister applied a
little soothing sirup to troublesome in
fants.
That the present Austrian govern
ment faces serious trouble before the
Austro- Hungarian parliament ad-
journs is indicated by the conferences
Of Premier vn Seyd1er and Czechs and
Poles In which he asked their support
Of the governmental budget on strict
ly nationalistic lines. There was
strong party feeling. however. and
the session between the premier and
his enemies was a stormy one
The significant feature of Won Seyd-
ler's speech was the announcement
that Austria had no reason to con-
ceal the fact that division of Bohemia
was in order to perpetuate German
influence. Both Won Seydler and Won
Burian indicated that they are wooing
Berlfn's favor in declaring that Aus
tria's future prosperity and safety de-
pended on the Strengthening of the
alliance with Germany and that Ger
man elements would alwayss be the
backbone OF the dual monarchy. Just
what effect this will have on the
Czechs, Poles and Slavs. who bitterly
resent Teutonic domination Of politf-
cal and military affairs in Austria and
Hungary, remains to be seen, but It
is exceedingly likely that the fires of
hatred will grow dercer.
Under any and all circumstances.
Won Seydler and Won Burian face diff
hcult times. It Is even intimated
that the government, in order to ap-
pease the Poles and possibly thereby
gain parliamentary majority. will
step down. Won seydler to be sue
this Pole should be in accord with
German principles and aspirations
but little will be gained by the
change, for the masses Of people in
Poland are radically anti-German and
insist that the dual monarchy steer
its own course irrespective Of Ber-
Inns influence.
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Though there have been no public
outbreaks as the result Of an
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German People arouse d
Grumble at Change. psn : Ger.
mans through the selection of Ad-
miral Won Hintxe as German foreign
minister. reports come that the reich
stag majority and those elements in
German civilian life are much ag-
grieved by the junker victory. which
absolutely precludes any temporizins
policy. Won Hintze. terrorist of the
old school. is backing Won linden
burg, Ludendorn and the rest Of the
world enemies who rule things in
Berlin. Though there apparently is
no general regret that Won Kuehl-
nevertheless II belief that the kaiser
might have shown greater wisdom in
his selection OF q man to guide the
foreign affairs Of the nation. AS q
matter Of fact any foreign minister
that might be selected now would be
q ngurehead, inasmuch as the mill
tarists and general army headquarters
dictate what is what" in the realm OF
the kaiser.
Though efforts have been made
through the medium of German propa-
ganda within Germany and in Euro
pean neutral countries to make II
appear Chancellor Won Hertling Is
really desirous Of securing peace, the
chancellor's statement that Germany
Is ready to recognize the independence
Of Belgium is qualified by the state
ment in the same breath that Belgium
will be used as q pawn in protecting
future German interests. This is but
q polite way OF stating that Germany
will continue to hold Belgium az Q
continuous pledge for future safety
should she be permitted to win on
the battlenelds and subject the allies
her will. The Won Hertling statement
has brought about an open divergence
of opinion in Germany II being the
claim of some Of the more conserva-
tive persons that the future of Bel
GUM should not be permitted to force
continuance OF the war, while, on the
other hand Won Hertlingss statement
II hailed ~ true example Of pan
German Atns. Most certainly M
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