The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-09-29
BLOW TO INTRIGUE
IN WILSON'S SPEECH
Diplomats Sec Definite Answer
to Attempt to Divide
the Allies.
HEADS OFF ANY DISSENT
Whole Object Of German Peace
Propaganda Defeated by
His Five Points.
Snkcini Dfspnfch 10 TIE srN.


WASHINGTON. Sept. 2S.-President
wilson's address In New York last night
was hailed to-day In diplomatic circles
as a knockout blow to German peace In
t,Iguers who already had begun their
campaign to SOW dissent in the ranks
Of their enemies and encourage their
own people by incorporating the war
aims Of the United States and the En-
tente The President, responding to the
reiterated challenge to state peace con-
ditions outlines the stand which this
Government has taken with such sim
pclty and clearness that few can mis-
understand II.
In many respects the address Is re-
earded as the most direct and forceful
which the President has yet made. In
general II Is viewed as the most frank
and courageous utterance on the sub
feet OF peace by any Entente or Ameri-
can leader since the war began.
In the Senate to-day Senator Shafroth
tCol) asked permission to print the sd-
dress. suggesting that a million copies
he run of the presses lie said the
address is ian inspiration TO every man
who loves liberty and humanity"
oDJCCu
I. il we'll recognized here that German
diplomats encourage the talk of peace
partly because they believe II impossible
for any statesman to discuss the subject
without treading on the toes Of allied
nations. Thus 1t has been felt in Ger
many that President Wilson's so-called
idealism would II analysed offend Great
Britain and that the American plan of
unselfshness in territorial matters would
offend France, determined to regain the
lost provinces, and Italy. determine
upon territorial changes along national
lines. Conversely II has been felt in
Berlin that explanations OF the Entente
viewpoint would offend President Wilson.
The Wilhelmstrasse belief has been i'm
effect that the aims OF the United states
and the Entente would not mix"
The Presidents address is regarded
as a straight from the shoulder answer
to these German insnuations. The Ave
principles laid down are founded on inn
partial Justice and show that the Presi-
dent in his insight into the future al
ready has seen how the aims of the
Entente and the United States in reality
blend in perfect harmony. He explains
why, and in this respect his address is
the most masterful he has yet delivered
in the minds of many here.
Tresident Invites Comment. =
Some have been quick to jump to the
conclusion that this address may cause
counter currents in Great Britain and
France and bring up the fear that after
four years of war they are going to be
denied getting their just share in the
final terms. The President himself hints
AT this when he invites the allied leaders
10 comment on his Interpretation of war
aims and say whether they believe he is
mistaken.
But although there may be some in
dividual statesmen in Great Britain and
France who may at first disa gree Will
him the President appears TO be conn
dent that the real leaders-the men whf
represent the rank and file of the people!
bearing the burdens of the war-wii
see matters his way. Peace founded OF
Justice and guaranteed by a league o
nations is the slogan which already ha
been adopted by the most progressive
leaders in Entente countries, and ther'
- no reason to believe that their utter
ances in this respect have not beef
whole hearted and sincere. Germany, l
is pointed out, asserts that these Entent'
leaders are insincere, just as she In
y,nuates that President Wilson is insin
cere.
But the whole object or German!
reaee propaganda is defeated at the OUT
e. by the Presidents reiterated nrn
and definite refusal to bargain. com
promise or talk peace with the moran
bankrupt leaders of Germany ant
Austria Hungary Not only are thei
'trms unacceptable but any terms b.
hem are out OF the question.
The world does not want terms IN
President says, and leaves Germany l.
appreciate the full significance OF thl
answer.