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ment with Ukrania. which VIII be sat-
isfactory. especially from an economic
viewpoint"
Continuing. Hertl.ng pointed out that
Alsace-Lorraine was originally German
in 1859, and that It had merely been re-
stored 20 Germany in 1871.
The pOpulstion Of Poland must. de-
eide its own fate. and the question must
not delay FOR one day Czernin con
tinued. III Poland. after the war.
wishes TO make advances 10 Us, we VIII
welcome them
"a compromise must be reported in
the differences between Germany and
Russia regarding the free action Of peo-
pies. The differences are not great
enough TO Justify a break in tho nego-
ti0tions and when peace IN Russia Is
obtained, world-pesce cannot De pre-
vented.
president Wilson's speech is an i'm
portant advance toward the Austr0-
standpoint, containing GER
tain proposals IN which Austrla-Hun-
gary will gladly join
However, we support TO the utmost
our ally, as to Belgium and as 20 Tur-
key.
Austria rejects all advice as 90 her
interior affairs. Czernin sald referring
10 President Wilson's plea TO Teutonie
peoples 90 overthrow their autocratl0
governments.
There are no differences between us
and President Wilson as 10 freedom OF
The seas the German Chancellor as
serted. but 10 Is most important for
future freedom Of navigation, that
England relinqush strong fortified
points on the important international
sailing routes-such as Gibraltar,
Alden, Hong Kong and the Falkland
Isles"
Restriction Of military prepara-
tions. the Chancellor continued, dis
cussing President Wilson's demand for
limitation OF armaments, lis open to
discussion. The financial position Of all
European countries after the war, will
probably work effectively for q satisfac-
tory solution OF this matter
Briefly summarized, the fourteen
points embracing Americas war aims,
rs outlined by President Wilson. in his
speech TO Congress on January g, were
rs follows
First open displomacy.
Second-Freedom Of the seas.
Third-No economic barriers and
quality Of trade conditions
Fourth Guarantees for reduction OF
Flfth-"Free, opeu-minded and abso-
ltely impartial adjustment Of all col
nial claims, based upon a strict OBJ
ervance Of the principle that in de-
ermining all such questions Of SOW
reignty in the interests Of the popula-
ion concerned must have equal weight
With the equitable claims Of the Gov
rnment whose title is to be deter
mined
SiXth--Evacuation by the central en-
Tres Of all Russian territory and COM
llete territorial and political indepen-
Ienco ~ that nation.
Seventh-"Restoration" OF Belgium.
Eighth-Restoratlon OF occupied
French territory and ''righting Of the
wrong to France by Prussia in 1871"
n matter OF Alsace Lorraine.
Ninth--Readiustment Of Italys from
tiers along lines Of nationality.
Tenth-Austria-Hungary's peoples TO
be accorded freesi opportunity OF
develonmenf."
Eleventh--Evacuation Of Balkan States
and their separate independence guar
inteed Serbia TO have an outlet to the
sea.
Iwelfth-Turkey possessions not be
except as to States with ma
ionalilies other than Turkish which
must be afforded opportunity for devel-
lpment.
Thirteenth-Polish independence.
FOurteenth-"A general association OF
lations must be formed under specific
ovenants for the purpose of anfordng
MUTUAL guarantees Of political independ-
nee and territorial integrity TO great
md small states alike"
Reviewing German history. the
chancellor said:
"Ihe Ausiro-Gcrman alliance was in
ended TO maintain peace. But the is0-
alton policy Of king Edward lOi Eng-
and made him dream of an unfriendly
coalition
In reality, the German empires pro-
ressive and growing strength stood 10
he way OF British Imperialism In the
french lust for revenge and IN Russian
aspirations for expansion. British im-
found ready aid
Germany was obliged 20 create an
armament for protection against her
uture enemies
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