Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-27

it is more to be believed that the
present kaiser clique in Berlin
but seeks to force the allies into
the position of completely sp,rn-
ing Germany, that junkers and
what-nots may have the privilege
'of calling upon the peoples of
the central powers to continue
their efforts.
By making it appear that the Ger
man peoples have a voice in the
government the
Germany Merely Is kaiser clique
Playing a Game. mart Of the
onus of continued warfare upon the
people themselves in the meantime
truly German aspirations insofar as it
is possible to achieve them through
the medium of international intrigue.
The Germans are playing a game.
That they are to lose eventually from
an international standpoint is GER
tain. But that the junkers may win in
their desires to perpetuate themselves
at home, temporarily at least, is ad-
mitted.
During the course of the past week
Germany's reply to President Wilson's
second peace note reached Washing
ton. In it Germany denies that hideous
and foul deeds have been committed
on the high seas; she again seeks to
make the Wilsonian fourteen principles
the basis of negotiations; she voices
hope that no demands will be made ir-
reconcilable to the dignity and honor
of the German people; agrees to cease
sinking passenger ships on the high
seas, as if there were ships not car
rying munitions and men. and again
in trying to prove the present Ger
man government is representative of
the people.
President Wilson sent his third re-
ply to Germany. In it he agrees to
take up the question of armistice with
the allies, but with the understanding
that the United States reserves the
right to insist upon measures 1nSur-
ing the complete enforcement of ar
mistice principles and making re-
newal of hostilities impossible. Each
of the allied governments is to in
dictate the minimum terms upon which
it will insist in case of armistice. he
scouts the fact that the German gov
eminent is directly answerable to the
people, a condition upon which he al
ways has insisted. stating that the
world cannot trust those in power.
those who brought on the great war
and who through perpetuatlon OF pow
er might endanger the worlds future
safety If the allies are compelled to
negotiate with German military au-
thorities then there must be sur
render.
The allies have received the new
Wilson note with approval. Their
voice will be
Allies Approve heard asa aon as 10
New Wilson Note. to be imposed
upon Germany as a preface to armls-
tice. And in this connection France
and England today are as unit in
demanding unconditional surrender.
In view of the firm opinion prevail
ing within allied war councils that
Germany must be completely crush
cd. it is believed Germany will be re,
ouired to surrender completely ana
fully accept of such provisions as
the allies may draft
President Wilson directly appears
to the German people to set their
of his notes to the government, there
are increasing demands in influential
quarters of Germany that the war
be brought to a conclusion at the
industrial centers have engaged IN
pro-peace outbreaks. while even in
Berlin, the hub of pan-Gernanism.
there have been public demonstra-
tions of wrath and open demands
that the kaiser capitulate to the in
evitable.
There is a possibility that the al
lies firm refusal to recognize the
present government as representa-
tive of the people. will lead the PEG
nj n a government that really
voices their wishes.
While talking peace. however. it
generally is noticed that the press.
still largely under the domination of
the militaristic interests of Germany.
continues to utter defiance to the al
lies. demanding that no German ter
ritory be given up and that Germany
consent to no harsh terms. This
age, that the war may be continued,
increases in power. Even Chancellor
Macmillan insists that the Germans
cannot accept terms running con-
trary to the German sense of dignity,
and his views are being uttered by
military chieftains, among them no
less parsonage than Field Marshal
Won Hindenburg.
The reply of Germany to President
Wilson's last note. or the reply to an
reveal to the world the sincerity of
Germany's peace movements And
there "a every indication that the
hour swiftly approaches.
Emperor Charles of Austria-Hun-
gary has attempted to play a trump
card in avoid
-CharJes Atfemnts tn ing complete
Save Monarchy. of the dual
monarchy. 1t has been announced that
he wiil-some reports say he has
proclaimed the autonomy of Hungary