Douglas Island news., 1918-03-15
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 GERMAN PAPERS
Leading Enemy Publications See Comfort in President Wilson's
 Latest Message

The Committee on Public Inform alton makes public as follows cablcd trausIatious of editorial comment on thc Presidents latest message Co congress from two of Che largest newspapers m south Germany
 Nucuchncr Ncustc Nachrichtcu,
 Feb. l3l
 The Presidents speech shows a clear desire Co continue Che public discussion between Washington and tbc central powers. The tone is even mildcr than Che January speech which shows great progress over his former messages
 The message justified thc recent articles iu this newspaper written by Germans familiar with the Am crIcou situation. who painted pie turc of Wilson other than that of our shallow daily newspapers and comics not a bribcd agent of Wall Street and champion or trust m- pcrialist grospiuE rapaciously for world supremacy. but a paciGst oC extreme puritauic iauaucism de- tcrmiucd to usc every effort Go win thc victory for his ideals of right and justice.
 Tenacious and Wealthy Opponent
 In ,his doctr.uurism lies. perhaps. Wilson's moral greatness and sug- sestiyc strength for Americans German statesmen win do we'll to realize that if Germany comes to no modus yivcudi with Che Wilson mentality it win find iu America lts most tenacious and wealthy oppou- cut with ncNhausublo resources.
 It is important Co observe how greatly Wilson diners from thc dcc- laratious of other entente states men. Today it Is easily understood why America is not politically rcp- resented at Versailles. It is because Wilson's present policy is not the policy of Clcmeuccou and Lloyd George.
 Wilson is mistaken in assuming existing differences between thc mil- tary party and thc German people. but his mistake Is conceivable in consideration of the recent uupr.n- cIplcd machiuatious of certain German party which historically cried for military coup d'ctat It is hoped that the Roichstag. in close cooperation with thc govern mcnt. win immediately convince Wilson of his error.
 Possible Agreement in Principle
 It should not be difficult for Hcrt- ling and Czcruiu. by defining more closely their former declarations. to come to an agreement In principle with Wilson. But the latter should also see the justice of applying this beautiful principle to Che allies. Altogether. Wilson shows himself as thc only opponent with whom discussion is possible. Therefore, it is the duty of German statesmen to secure thc greatest possible benefit from this discussion
 If agreement with America can succeed before It's war machine as- umcs irresistible momentum, thc whole entente win be uuhingcd.
 Desire for General Peace
 lNucnchncr Post. Fob. 13D
 Wilson's reply to Heruing and Czcruu shows Che strong desire for general peace. It is even more emphatic in this regard than the January message. which this paper warmly supported. It must be ad- mittcd by the President is entire ly right i'm many points Of his pol- cmio against Horutng. The latter spoke but formulated no program.
 The President places himself on thc basis of Che Reichstag rcsolu- tion of July. and thus a general peace and reconciliation becomes possible This newspaper expects thc chancellor to build now a bind ing bridge Co America.
 Professor Bonn recently. and properly declared that the possl- bnity of a general peace depends on | Cermany's attitude toward Che Ann erican peace principles. The de- cision will not be difficult for thC German government if it stin holds Co the spirit of the July resolution and it must then subscribe to Will sons developed general principles for a general and just peace.