Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-06-28
DRAWING OF NEW REGISTRANTS IS COMPLETED
KUEHLMANN SCORES WAR
METHODS OF GERMANY
CriticizeS Russian Policy and
Failure to Keep America
Out of War


slated cor retirement rs a result of his
Monday speech in the reichstag, &C
| cording to authoritative cables to French
| officials here today.
Kuehlmann's qualifying speech on
Tuesday, in which he attempted to re-
| interpret his earlier remarks, widened
the breach and antagonized both the
liberals and unkers, the report states
In his second appearance Kuehlmann
excused himself "pitifully," the cables
stated. for his appeal to the good will
of England. and for having doubted the
ultimate triumph Of German arms
Euehlmann declared that the ruling
party in Germany was the military, and
that il was very desirable that the SIT
uation be cleared by Ludendorft com
ing forward and assuming the RESPONSE
bility now resting upon the chancellor
"It has been said" Kuehlmann is
quoted as saving, that money is the
ruling motive of the English. This war
has shown that homage to the golden
calf is as ardent in our country as In
England and America"
Commenting upon the submarine war
fare and Americas participation, the
foreign minister said:
Americas 100000
I'VE were told that victory would be
ours by January, 1917. When the sub
marine warfare was begun Herr Helf-
ferich assured US that America would
not take an active part. Admiral Won
Capelle promised their results would
be mil. There are 100000 Americans in
France. The submarine has not impeded
their progress"
The Russian situation also came in
for a resume in Kuehlmann's second
speech, and the present policy was criti-
cised.
The Flemish movement in which we
placed faith is a pure swindle," he de-
clared The situation in Esthonia and
Livonia under our occupation is deplora-
BILE. That is what is called liberation of
smaller peoples from Russian oppres-
sion. II the Russian peoples rise again
IL will be a life and death struggle be-
tween Germany and them"
Kuehlmann's play to the pan-Germans
by declaring that military success is
the only condition on which to base
diplomatic negotiations" failed 20 have
the desired result. while his ambiguous
position further served to convince the
liberals of his iRsincerity, the cables
say.
FIRST Speech Criticised
One of the most criticised points in the
first reichstag speech of Foreign Secre-s
czry Won Kuenfmann was his reference
to negotiations. not military decisions,
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reaching London.
DR.. Gustav Stresemann, the national
liberal leader, Count Won Westarp, con
SENTATIVE, and others, protested warmly
against this statement. DR.. Stresemann
said the speech had a most depressing
effect.
1t offered the German people, he add
ed, stones for bread. The deputy de-
clared that not negotiations, but ham
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and said that the reason the world re-
fused to believe in German victories is
because German statesmen are almost
afraid to mention them.
In reply the foreign secretary ex-
planned that what he meant was that
military success must be followed by
diplomatic negotiations. Chancellor Won
Hertling also emphasized the same point,
declaring that Won Kuehlmann's state
ment must not be regarded as weaken
ing the German determination for vic
tory.
London Comment
A new note in enemy oratory was
struck by DR.. Richard Won Kuehlmann.
the German foreign secretary, in adj
dressing the reichstag. according to
the comments on his address appearing
in London newspapers. The admission
by DR.. Won KUehlmann that the settle
ment of the war by military decision is
impossible. received much attention.
The Daily Telegraph emphasizes the
foreign minister's unusually brief refer
ence to Germany's military prospects,
and says that the general tone OF his ut
terance on the subject of peace and the
eastern front is undoubtedly a confess
sion OF weakness. In conclusion, the
Telegraph anticipates that the address
may prove a precursor to his dismissal.
The Daily News says:
''Dr. Won Kuehlmann. in his speech,
excludes Alsace-I lorraine, and in his dis
cussion rejects the restoration of Bel
GUM, which is one of the chief points
in Great Britain's minimum terms. 1t
is to be feared, therefore. that we are
not vet in sight or sound of the end"
Naive Admission
The Morning Post remarks that DR..
Won Kuehlmann, in disclaiming world
conquest as Germany's chief aim, is ask
ing the world to disbelieve the evidence
OF its own senses.
The Daily Express says that the for.
eign minister's elaborate address is a
naive admission that Germany, having
rifled the orchard of eastern Europe, is
eager TO be left in peace TO eat the APP
pies"
The Times contends that the address
was a bold profession OF the policy of
militarism. without the faintest trace of
doubt or repentance. The war, it says,
will certainly last as long as Germany
supports such policy. 1t continues by
saying that the speech was even more
remarkable for its omissions than it's
contents, the entry of America into the
war being ignored. The Times asks if
DIT. Won Kuehlmann viii not find the al
lies terms specified with precision
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says that Germany dares not initiate the
FrauIyneSs oF the American president