Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-09-30

( the Netherlands. He also pointed out
the desirability of enlightening the
| people, and the necessity for united
and firm government policy.
The chancellor emphasized the need
for upholding authority at home
Diplomatic negotiations must be open
ed at the right moment. The confer
enCe then closed; deeply moved ]
shook hands with Secretary of State
Won Hintze.
Meanwhile the Emperor Charles
had arrived in Spa with Baron Burian
and General Won ARR. The statesmen
are said to have discussed peace ques-
tons. as demanded by the situation
lin particular the step taken by Baron
Burian (who had addressed a vague
peace offer to the allies). | was not
informed OF this at the time, but
learned it later from a remark made
by Won Hintze.
Further. the Polish question also
came under discussion. Baron Burian
adhered to his own conception (of an
Austrian prince on the Polish throne)
We had missed a good opportunity of
coming to a definite agreement with
Austria. His majesty meanwhile
supported by the chancellor, was in
clined to favor a solution, by which
Poland was to have a prince of her
own choosing, whilst retaining her
economic dependence on Germany.
With such divergent views an agree
ment with Austria Hungary was i'm
possible. His majesty's proposal
seemed to me really practical. and
indeed correspondent to my personal
convictions, l must expressly state
here that the emperor was always
against the idea of personal union
with Poland.
Demands Austrian Troops.
The general military situation,
which had developed, was discussed
with General Won ARR, and also the
necessity of reinforcing the western
front with more Austrian divisions;
so far only two had arrived. General
Won ARR had not abandoned the idea
of an offensive in Italy. but was now
of opinion that the Hungarian
army was no longer in condition to
hold out through the coming winter.
That was my last interview with this
general whom | held in the highest
esteem. both as man and a solder.
After the Emperor Charles had left
for Vienna the field marshal and /
Immediately returned to Avesnes.
had thought that the chancellor
would leave Spa as well, IN order to
acquaint the secretaries of state and
the reichstag with the situation in
the light of our conference. The edu-
cation of public opinion was one of
his functions.
He remained IN Spa, however, and
left II to Vice Chancellor Won Payer
and Secretary of State Won Hintze 10
talk to the party leaders. Ebert, Groe-
Der, Stresemann, Count Won Westarp
and Wiener. They We're requested
to attend at the ministry of the in
terror on the 21st. At the conference
there, Secretary of State Won Hintze
explained the military and political
situation. and arrived at the same
conclusion as had been reached at
Spa, that the war must be brought to
a close as speedily as possible. He
announced his intention of taking
all STEPS to procure peace.
Gentlemen who were present at
this conference tod me how they
had been very gravely impressed by
our military situation. or course
military considerations and the pro-
posed peace negotiations imposed the
necessity for extreme reticence on
Secretary Of State Won Hintze; it was