El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-06-21

DERLIN. Germany, June 21-The
u German Centrist party. in the
words OF DR.. Macmillan Pfeiffer. its
national secretary and foremost lead
er, endeavors 10 steer a middle course
through she political turmoil Of re-
publican Germany and 10 act as q
conciliatory medium between social
lists and monarchists. both OF whom
proclaim their solicitude for the veal
Of the German people but differ radi-
caliy on the means.
We accept the republic" declared
Dr.. Pfeiffer. when asked about the
general charge Of monarchist leanings
within his party But" he added
what we want is a social republic.
not socialist republic. We resent
the domination OF any one class. We
stand for true democracy with equal
rights for all
The days Of the German monarchy
are gone never 10 return. even II VIII
liam II. should come back and live in
Germany his return, by the way,
VIII depend largely on the extent of
his responsibility for starting the war
We asked or an International court
OF justice 20 investigate the question
OF responsibility The entente has
refused TO take part. And now. even
il II could be proved that the former
emperor had any part in the out
break Of the war, the question is de-
cided in advance, inasmuch as lie no
longer is German ruler and the nation
mas united itself in a social demo-
cratic republic"
Defining mis- attitude toward Social
ISM Dr. Pfeiffer stated.
Would Unite parties.
Our party. as ] have said. tries to
follow the middle line. That is to saw. E
We endeavor TO cone.liate al branches
OF eeanomie life The workman who
heretofore has been the object OF eco
nomic endeavor must instead become !
its subject, OF the ends Of democracy /
viii not be achieved Private properly Z
must be conserved, because Individual I
enterprise alone can Inspire the joy to !
work
Socialism overlools the fact that
men differ IN intellect. energy and will
power. Therefore specialization is a +.
dangerous experiment Il cannot be Z
allowed that the industrious. intelli- /
e.il. sober and careful workers labor Z
for the idiot. the idier. the greedy and 4
the profIigate-"
IN answer TO question as 10 how I
accept three seats IN the cabinet Of a I
government whose policies so decid- 4
edly run counter to Centrist convic-
lions, DR.. Pfeiffer said:
we wanted TO save what still could ]
be saved. He who ignores shall soon /
cabinet where the laws are prepared i
We have some influence on legislation
We make compromises. and so do the
other parties, because this is the only
way q preserving understanding and
devising useful measures"
Fears BoIxhevism.
DR.. Pfeiffer professed a strong fear
of Bolshevism. declaring;
The fear OF BolsheTism can never
be too strong. and we appeal to the
worlds conscience to be careful Of IL.
We rely on president Wilson, who in
his Il points gave voice. to justice and
humanity, to do his best toward furth-
which alone viii save Germany from
Bolshevism- England through her
envy OF Germany as. a competitor. ap-
parently is blind TO the danger. France
refuses to near the voice of reason be-
cause she is possessed with the idea
Of revenge. which has been her his
torica1 hysteria-
eIs Russia rallies and over
throws Germany and forces pnet
on rs after We have been destroyed
By harsh peace terms. then vest
rrn Europe viii no longer be safe.
Bear IN mind that In Asia there
are z0o,oO0.o00 10 S00.OOO,O0O po-
tential BolzaeTIks- Voc to the
white race II they band together.
Axiatic BolsheviIs n8der Jnpanss
leadership would revenge all in
EQUITY embraced in an unjust peace
with Germany
What do you call a just peace7" he
was asked.
There are three principal points.
First the evacuation Of all occupied
territories INN ediately peace is con-
cIuded. Secondly. immediate repa-
triation OF our prisoners. Thirdly, Ger
many's reception into the league Of