New-York tribune., 1918-02-01
Declares Nation Realizes 1t
Is Dependent ON Central
Powers
Tribute to Germany
New Government To Be Thor.
oughly Democratic and
Liberal
The Ncw iork. Tribune

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Foreign Press BMreau
In an interview with the "Vossischc
Zeitung," of Berlin, Premier Kuchar-
zewsk of the German created state of
Poland outlined Poland's attitude to
Germany and Austria and the policy
the present Polish government intends
to pursue. In reply to the question
about the filling of the Polish throne
Premier Kucharzewski declared:
"Thc solution of this delicate ques-
tion must not be postponed too long, as
1T may result in great confusion for
our country We are employing all our
efforts and ability on the solution of
this question. Many circles are stropg-
ly supporting the so-called Austro-
Polish solution and demand that no
member Of the higher Polish nobility
bc elected to the throne. The union of
Poland with Austria by the person of
Emperor Charles has many supporters
but there is also great part of think
ing Poles who demand the formation
of separate autonomous kingdom un-
word on this matter will have to be
spoken by the Polish Parliament All
we can do to-day is to make prepara-
tons for a greater council that will
direct Poland in the near future. We
shall try to base the future electoral
laws Of Poland on secret and universal
suffrage. Meanwhile we cannot post
pone the question of selecting a king
until the Polish state will have suitable
electoral laws; but we must, in the in
terest Of the country, especially in
connection with the formation of II
Polish army, hold the election to the
throne as soon as possible, and then,
when the Polish Parliament will have
assembled submit the election to the
Parliament for ratification.
Depend on Germany
Economically and financially, we
are dependent upon the Central Powers,
especially upon Germany. Although
we are striving for absolute political
independence, we realize that econom-
ically the future Polish kingdom can
not form a separate unit. Our in
dustries are dependent upon foreign
countries. to which we must also eN-
port a considerable part Of our agri-
cultural products. Neither will our
nnanclal system develop unless we are
connected with some greater state. My
interviews with Secretary of State Won
Kuehlmann convince me that we shall
be able to reach final and mutual
agreement with the Central Powers.
"The Polish government will be
thoroughly democratic and we will en-
deavor to live up to standards of the
present hour. 1t rests on liberal
basis and takes as it's starting point
the principle of equality Of all citizens
We want absolute justice to dominate
Poland We will have especial regard
for frontier territories. particularly
for Lithuania. AS regards the Jewish
question, I have already expressed my
opinion openly and without any res.
ervations.
Fair Play to Jews
81 have issued an order that the
representatives Of the 'Yiddish' press
in Poland receive the same informa-
tion as the representatives of the
Polish press. The Polish COVE rnment
is fully aware Of the difficulties the
Jewish question offers, but it will not
fail to do everything in its power
in order to solve it in accord with the
spirit Of the tines