The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-02-14

VIII separate ana selfish CompactS
with regard to provinces and peoples.
Praises Czernin's Vision.
Count Czernin seems to see the
fundamental elements of peace with
clear eyes and does not seek to OBJ
scLre them. He sees that an independ-
ent Poland made up of all the indis-
putable Polish peoples who lie contigu-
Gus to one another, is a matter Of
European concern, and, of course he
conceded in that Belgium must be evac-
uated and restored, no matter what sac
rifices and concessions that may in
Volve: n that national aspirations
must be satisfied even within his own
empire, in The common interest of
Europe and mankind. If he is silent
about questions which touch the in
terest and purpose of his allies more
nearly than they touch those of Aus
tria only, ii must, of curse, be because
he feels constrained, / suppose to defer
to Germany and Turkey in the circum-
stances. Seeing and conceding, as he
does, the essential principles involved
and the necessity of candidly applying
them, he naturally feels that Austria
can respond to the purpose Of peace
as expressed by the United States with
less embarrassment than could Ger
many. He would probably have gone
much farther had it not been for the
ADVERTISEMENTS of Austria's alliance
and OF her dependence on Germany.
Basis of Just Peace.
After all the question Of whether il
is possible for either government to go
any further in this comparison Of views
is simple T. obvious. The principles
to be applied are these:
"First-That each part of the
final settlement must be based upon
the essential justice Of that par
ticular cause and pom such adj
justments as are most likely to
bring a peace that will be perma-
men
"Second--That peoples and prov
inces are not to be bartered about
from sovereignty to sovereignty
AS il they were mere chattels and
as II they were mere chattels and
paWns in a game, ever the great
game now forever discredited, of
the balance Of power; but that,
"Third-Every territorial settle
ment involved in this war must be
made in the interest and for the
benefit of the populations con-
cerned, n not as a part of any
mere adjustment or compromise of
claims amongst rival states; and
"Fourth-That all we'll defined
national aspirations shall be ac-
corded the utmost satisfaction that
a be accorded them without in
PRODUCING new, or perpetuating old,
elements Of discord and %antagon-
ism, that would be likely in time
to break the peace Of Europe and
consequently of the world.
"A general understanding erected Oh
such foundations can be discussed. I'm.
til such Il peace can be secured, WI
have no choice but to go on. SO far
as We can judge, these principles that
we regard as fundamental are already
everywhere accepted as imperative TX
cept among the spokesman of the mill
tary and anneXationist party in Ger.
many. If they have anywhere else
been rejected, the DIRECTORS have not
been sufficiently numerous or influen.
tlal to make their voices audible.
n tragical circumstance is hat this
on party in Germany is apparently will
ling and able to send millions of men
to their death TO prevent what all the
world now sees to be just.
Il would not be a true spokesman OF
the people Of the United States if ]
did not say once more hat we entered
this war upon 40 small occasion and
that We never can turn back from a
course chosen upon principle. our re
sources are in part modified now and
We shall not pause until they are MOI.
iliZed In their entirety. Our armies a'e
rapidly going 10 the fighting front &ld
Will go more and more rapidly. ur
whole strength will be put into his
war of ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS {. ON
tue threat anu attempted MASTERY OF
selfish groups Of autocratic rul RS
whatever the difficulties and pI"sent
partial delays. We are indomita lie in
GU power of independent acti, and
can in no circumstances consent o live
in a world governed by intrii - and
force. We believe that u DIV desire
TOr u new International orde under
which reason and justice and Ge com
mon interests Of mankind sh; prevail
is the desire Of enlightened r IN every.
where. Without that new order the
world will be without pea'" and hui
man life will lack toll rabl conditions
of existence and Development. Having
set our Land to the task Of achieving it
we VIII not turn back
Not Meant as Threat.
Il hope that it is not necessary for
me To add that 10 word of Wha | have
said is intended as a threat. That is not
the temper Of our people. | have spoken
them only that the whole world may
J know the true spirit OF America-that
men everywhere may know that our
passion for justice and for self gov
eminent is no mere passion of words.
but IL passion which. once set in action
must be satisfied. III power of the
| United States is Il menace to no nation
or people. 1t will never be used ir
aggression or for the ACKNOWLEDGEMENT of
any selfish interest of our own. 1t
springs out Of freedom and is for the
service of freedom.
Following the custom ~inaugurated
with other addresses of its kind. Presi-
dent Wilson's words today will be
cabled by the government to all the
principal capitals of the world. In this
way the government hopes to get his
answer to Hertling and Czernin to the
ears of the people of Germany, Austria
and Russia.