The Washington times., 1918-10-23
U. S. MUST ANSWER
PLEAS, SAYS MAX
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NOOuNAuuCo AEOLn ElEDh E1B0y
framed on the peoples understanding
OF his question. The people want
elearness. Free discussion with our
opponents, and not our strength, will
decide what We think is right
"The essence OF President Wilson's
program for q league OF nations can
not be accomplished unless all peo-
pies have the right Of self-determina-
tion. Realization of community law
means abandonment OF part OF that
unqualified independence which hith-
erto we, with others, considered an in-
dication OF sovereignty. Should we at
home maintain the national egoism
which until recently dominated our
national life, then there would be no
more restitution and renovation for
US. There would be 4 feeling OF Bit
terness which would cripple Us for
generations. But II we comprehend
that this frightfui war is over all, q
victory for the idea Of Juetice, and
submit to Il with no mental reseTva-
ton, we will find in Il the cure for
our present wounds and q reservoir
for future strength.
Ready For War or Peace
None can foresee whether the next
few weeks will call US to ight on or
open the way for peace. There is no
doubt we are now equal TO the task |
of either war or peace by carrying |
out our governments program and
definitely breaking away from the old
system
'"The legal question VIII not stop
at our boundaries, which we will new
er open for violence Of our own ae-
cord. The principles upon which we !
have agreed as our rule OF conduct
also Involve internal questions
Thanks to the parties acquiesence in
the governments proposal for elec-
torate reform. Prussia now has Nd
vanced SO far that equal direct suf-
frage has been secured
"Bills now pending before the
make It possible for MEM
bers OF that body to enter the cabinet
without resigning their seats. There
Is also q change in the law. regarding
the chancellor's representation.
only the highest imperial
were able to represent the
In the future deputies
may participate IN the direction OF
the imperial policy. being responsible
In the chancellor's name, without
being ministers We are
convinced the government and parlia-
ment thereby may supply precious
forces from the people which up to
this time have not been utilized
Plan State Tribunal
Il hope soon to reveal to the
the results OF the prelim-
mary labors regarding legal exten-
sion OF the chancellor's political re-
which ~ill be secured
by formation of . state tribunal
'The new system OF imperial gov
eminent involves q new government
for Alsace-Lorraine. Alsatians ap-
pointed by the governor and secretary
Of state from leaders Of the second
chamber of the diet will be members
u the provincial government
GPeopIe Are to Ride"
The aim Of myself and my col
leagues is political authority for the
German people The people long have
been In the saddle. Now they are to
ride. Political development at the
end Of September changed everything.
continuance Of the
growth OF the new system.
The enemy IL at our gatesI Our
first and last thoughts must be for
the brave defenders, whom we must
defend against unjust charges. There
are bad elements in every army. With
the fundamental will OF the people
the army will disoYn them
an retrospect, the recent political
harvest creates different feelings,
some regarding II as q reckless de-
scent in the direction OF the destruc.
inn Of existing orders: others beliey-
ng the times are uncertain and are
cropping for reform. Both opinions
should be expressed. Opposition in
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