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COMMEND SPEECH OF LLOYD GEORGE English Papers Declare It is Clear and Moderate Statement of British War Aims. Berlin Sees Weakness. Fresh Indication of Our Strengh, Says Vossische Zeitung. LONDON, Jan. 7.--The Manchester Guardian sas the premier's cleaar and comprehensive statement of Great Britain's aims is a great gain, especially as it was made in the name of the opposition as well as the government: but that the gain would have been still greater had the statement been made in the name of the whole western alliance and embodied in a formal declaration as to the authority of of which these could be no doubt. The Guardian believes repudiation of any intention to disrupt the German or Austrian states is valuable and may not be without effect in those countries. It says, however, that it misses in the premier's speech any response to the effort which Russia is putting forth under the greatest dificulties to make the principles of national freedom a reality in the parts of Russian territory now under military occupation by teh central powers. Neither Wise Nor Generous The newspaper considers it neither wise nor generous to assume that Russia's efforts must of necessity fail and to take the view in advance that this great regoin will be handed over to the war lords of Germany and Austria. The Westminister Gazette says the premier's speech, a clear and moderate statement demonstrated its value at once in the drawing together of the various parties in the country. It continues: "Doubts raised by vague, splashing language of some government spokesmen were removed. The allies were brought into line with President Wilson's declarations and with what is sound and useful in the Russian formula. Even the pacifists are pacified. The Standard sees no reason for expecting any response from Germany which will bring in sight an early peace. Only when the Hungs are beaten and know they are beaten" it declares "will they arrive at a disposition consistent with the safety of their neighbors." Important State Document The Times declares it is the most important state document since the declaration of war. It commends moderation of the statement. The Daily Mail says that nothing could be more simple or more democratic than the statement, and the whoe British people are solid behind it. The Germans, it clclares, will never get better terms. Lloyd George's assertion that he was not speaking for the government, but the nation and the empire, the Daily Telegram thinks will remove a load of anxiety from many troubled minds. It anticipates a cry of incredulous rage from Germany. Sees Proof of Weakness AMSTERDAM, Jan 7.--German newspapers containing comment on Premier Lloyd George's war aims speech on Saturday reached Amsterdam today, the Vossische Zeitung of Berlin says" "This the first tangible British peace offer is a fresh indication of our strenght and a proof of England's weakness. "Peace conditions at the expense of our allies are inacceptable to us. Likewise peace terms offering the return of our colonies in exchange for reenforcement of the British position in Asia. "Lloyd George has made it clear to our allies that the German armies are fighting in the west at least as much for them as for Germany." The Volks Zeitung says: "Lloyd George's declarations show a tone in regard to us which is indeed
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Original index title | Northwest History. International Diplomacy & Politics. British Empire. |
Newspaper | The Spokane Review: January 7, 1918 |
Title | Commend Speech of Lloyd George: English Papers Declare it is Clear and Moderate Statement of British War Aims |
Description | Commend Speech of Lloyd George: English Papers Declare it is Clear and Moderate Statement of British War Aims |
Subject Keys | WWI; British War Aims; Lloyd George; Russian Occupation; Peace Conditions; Alsace-Loraine |
Date.Original | 1918-01-07 |
Resource Identifier | nwh 1-28 |
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Northwest, Pacific--History--20th century United States--International Diplomacy & Politics--20th century |
Resource Type | Text |
Genre | Clippings |
Source | Northwest History International Diplomacy & Politics Box 1 |
Language | English |
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Description
Original index title | b01n01p033 |
Resource Type | Text |
Genre | Clippings |
Language | English |
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Rights Notes | Copyright not evaluated. Contact original newspaper publisher for copyright information. |
Full-Text | COMMEND SPEECH OF LLOYD GEORGE English Papers Declare It is Clear and Moderate Statement of British War Aims. Berlin Sees Weakness. Fresh Indication of Our Strengh, Says Vossische Zeitung. LONDON, Jan. 7.--The Manchester Guardian sas the premier's cleaar and comprehensive statement of Great Britain's aims is a great gain, especially as it was made in the name of the opposition as well as the government: but that the gain would have been still greater had the statement been made in the name of the whole western alliance and embodied in a formal declaration as to the authority of of which these could be no doubt. The Guardian believes repudiation of any intention to disrupt the German or Austrian states is valuable and may not be without effect in those countries. It says, however, that it misses in the premier's speech any response to the effort which Russia is putting forth under the greatest dificulties to make the principles of national freedom a reality in the parts of Russian territory now under military occupation by teh central powers. Neither Wise Nor Generous The newspaper considers it neither wise nor generous to assume that Russia's efforts must of necessity fail and to take the view in advance that this great regoin will be handed over to the war lords of Germany and Austria. The Westminister Gazette says the premier's speech, a clear and moderate statement demonstrated its value at once in the drawing together of the various parties in the country. It continues: "Doubts raised by vague, splashing language of some government spokesmen were removed. The allies were brought into line with President Wilson's declarations and with what is sound and useful in the Russian formula. Even the pacifists are pacified. The Standard sees no reason for expecting any response from Germany which will bring in sight an early peace. Only when the Hungs are beaten and know they are beaten" it declares "will they arrive at a disposition consistent with the safety of their neighbors." Important State Document The Times declares it is the most important state document since the declaration of war. It commends moderation of the statement. The Daily Mail says that nothing could be more simple or more democratic than the statement, and the whoe British people are solid behind it. The Germans, it clclares, will never get better terms. Lloyd George's assertion that he was not speaking for the government, but the nation and the empire, the Daily Telegram thinks will remove a load of anxiety from many troubled minds. It anticipates a cry of incredulous rage from Germany. Sees Proof of Weakness AMSTERDAM, Jan 7.--German newspapers containing comment on Premier Lloyd George's war aims speech on Saturday reached Amsterdam today, the Vossische Zeitung of Berlin says" "This the first tangible British peace offer is a fresh indication of our strenght and a proof of England's weakness. "Peace conditions at the expense of our allies are inacceptable to us. Likewise peace terms offering the return of our colonies in exchange for reenforcement of the British position in Asia. "Lloyd George has made it clear to our allies that the German armies are fighting in the west at least as much for them as for Germany." The Volks Zeitung says: "Lloyd George's declarations show a tone in regard to us which is indeed |
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