The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-06-25
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DR.. Won Kuehlman Places Blame
for War Upon Russia in
Reichstag Speech
INTERVIEW OF EMPERORS
France and England Classed as
Second to Slav Empire in
Forcing Struggle
INTERVIEW OF EMPERORS

Kuehlmann, the German foreign sec
retary declared to the Reichstag in
Berlin yesterday that Germany could
not bind herself to any pledges in
regard to Belgium. says central news
dispatch from Amsterdam today.
Referring to Germany's war aims,
DR.. Won Kuehlmann said:
We wish for the German people
and our allies free, strong, indepen-
dent existance within the boundaries
drawn for us by history. We desire
overseas possessions corresponding to
our greatness and wealth: the freedom
OF the sea, carrying our trade to all
parts Of the world"
Speaking in the Reichstag at Ber-
lin yesterday, on the second reading
of the budget for the foreign office
and the chancellor, DR.. Richard Won
keuhlmann, the foreign secretary,
went into some questions of imperial
policy, referring first to Germany's
relations with her allies.
I'm Austria Hungary said DR.. Won
Kuehlmann, THAT brilliant represen-
tative of her foreign policy, Count
Czernin retired because of internal
political reasons. His successor,
Baron Burian, is a we'll tried diplo-
mat, whose loyalty, friendship and de-
vOtion to the alliance were assured
from the outset. The personal and
cordial collaboration which existed in
the case OF Count Czernin, and which
contributed to the final settlement and
solution zof all questions, also exists
in the case of Baron Burian." r.
Blames Russia.
Chief blame for instigating the war
was laid at Russia's door by DR.. Won
Kuehlmann, the German, foreign sec
retary in an address to the Reichstag
yesterday, in which he also dealt with
Germany's war aims. France and
England were named as the next pow
'ers in order. Of culpa bility, -
1T is also ito be reck0ned among
Baron Bnrian's services" DR.. Won
Kuehimann; went on, that. an inter
view between the two Emper0rs oc-
Cured at main headquarters which
history will record as monentous in
shaping the relations between Ger
many and Austria Hungary Both the
Emperors, In the presence Of leading
statesmen, Assured q each other SOL
emnly that they would not only abide
by the existing. alliance, but that they
would not only abide by the existing
alliance, butt that they also intended
to strengthen; ;ic widen and deepen 1t
in political military and economic d.
rections. ra.E x .s,-.. : e.
Pursuant to the expression OF the
will of these two august personages,
responsible statesmen forthwith en-
tered into corresponding negotiations.
During his visit to Berlin, Baron
Burian discussed the fundamental
questions thoroughly in conferences
with the chancellor, the exchange of
views being carried on further in
writing. They probably will be con-
tinued on the occasion of the chan
cellor's return visit to Vienna.
Hun "Peace" Dove Abused. -.
For so long," continued Dr. Won
Kuehlman, "as every overture Is re-,
garded by others as a peace offensive
as trap or something false for
the purpose Of sowing disuni0n be.
tween allies, SO long as every attempt
at a reapproachment is at once vio'
lently denounced by the enemies of, a
in the various cOun-
tries, so long will it be impossible to
see how any exchange of ideas lead.
ing to peace can be begun.
In view of the magnitude OF this
war and the number of powers, in.
cluding those from overseas that are
engaged, its end can hardly be- expect
ed through purely military decisions
alone and without recourse to diplo-
matte negotiations"