The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-02-14
BRITISH PLACE WAR
BLAME ON GERMANS


peror Gen. Soukhomlinoff (the Russian
Minister of War; denied this"
1t is shown. however, that this did
not alter the general situation II IL
also shown that when the Russian mill
tary chiefs ignored the midnight wavtr.
ings of the Emperor and his order 20
suspend tine mobilization they were
justified because few hours later 4
became clear that Germany was bent
on war
1t is shown that Baron Won schoen.
the German Ambassador to France, had
in his possession a demand which would
make II impossible for France to re-
main neutral-a demand for the sur.
render of the fortresses Of Tcul and
Nerdun. 1t is stated that Baron Won
Schoen actually had a German Official
demand to this effect in his pocket on
one visit TO the French Foreign ONCE.
One chapter OF the book is devoted 10
an Illustration of former Emperor win.
iams personal treachery and his elastic
memory. enabling him conveniently to
forget unpleasant things. Other chap.
terS point out the clumsy German at.
tempt to lay the blame for the war on
Franco.
The British Foreign ONCE sanctions
the publication OF the book at this time
hoping to clear up come obscure points
favorably during the Peace Conference
Prof. Oman in footnote calls atten-
ton To the difference between the CO.
man and the Allied conception OF mobli-
ization. He says that Germany holds
that mobilization means that the whole
war machine shall be ready for action
Tho definition of the Allies is merely
getting ready.
One chapter OF Prof. Oman's work 10
devoted 10 kilograms exchanged between
King George the German Emperor, and
the Emperor of Russia, which for the
first time are given in chronological
order one telegram from Empero.
William TO King George. dated July g.
1914. sayins the Emperor was engage
in mediation. was sent at midday ard
suoTequent 10 the council held In me
morning at which war had been decided
upon.
In connection with the allegat ton O.
French invasion OF Luxembourg, FRO,
oman publishes an interesting statement
made by the Luxembourg Minister Q.
State. saying there had been no 81.
croachnent by the French on Luxen-
burg soil. Prof. Oman instances this as
a daring act on the part OF the LuXern-
burg authorities
Prof. Oman analyses at length charges
OF French invasions OF the frontier t;er-
W'RE alleged that French sNia'o~H
Popped bombs Al Nuremburg. Angus :.
which statement was denied the rex;
day by the Bavarian Minister OF W.
Nevertheless on August 4. says prot
Oman, the German Chancellor de, Der.
ately used this charge In an atterir' %
bolster up the contention that iga.cs
started the hostilt!es.
Il is stated by Prof. Oman tAa' e
Germans manufactured. hut did TO.
make much use OF. story that u,..
o. French officers, disguised as Dutch
violated Hollands neutrality IN cross =
Holland on military mission r,
colo gne Gazette. he says. printed 're
story. crediting K to The "Relahl. We "
bureau but coupled with it n slatcrc.;
that 1t was not likely true
Pro-. Oman SAYS nothing was ,ha-s,g
OF Belgian neutrality violation o.
part OF the French to show tina ~.
French took any steps outside the oou0ls
OF legitimate precautions,