GERMAN WAR AIMS
SPEECH BY VON KUHLMANN THE GERMAN VIEW OF THE WAR SITUATION " t (Roc. .Tune ?0.30 p.m.) t Amsterdam, Juno 25. ■..P 1 /™" Kuhlmann (Gorman Foreign Minister), speaking in tho Reichstag, eulogised tho Turkish Government and Enver Pasha, who had covered (hemselves with glory. The questions of the ' Dobrujn, tho line of the Maritza, and 6 tho Caucasus remained to he settled, hut '■ thero was no real difference of opinion between Turkey and Germany. A con- c ferenco of the Central Powers with tho I representatives of the peoples of the s Caucasus would meet at Constantinople. < Referring to Russia, ho said that tho 1 colossal ferment in that country could ( not bo considered settled, so he advised members in their comments to bo guarded. Tho chief task of tho future was tho settlement of the Polish question. As concerned the relations.between Germany and Austria-Hungary, further victories by the German arms might be expected in tho summer and autumn, but ho would not venture a prophecy as to tho duration of the war. Notody believes that Germany strives after world domination, or even domination of Europe. "What we desire is that within the fron- , tiers which history has drawn for us ve can live freely, strongly, and undis- ' turbed; that wo shall have overseas possessions which will correspond with our greatness, ouir wealth, and cur capability of organisation; that we 6hall have the possibility and liberty to cany on our commerce and traffic to all parts of tho world. This is our dim realisation of i what is of absolute necessity for the life J of Germany." He hoped that their enemies would realise that it was a dream on their part that they could fight successfully against tho counter-measures which were at Germany's disposal. Concluding, he saui: "Moreover, we hope that our enemies will find a way in due. course to ap- ' proac'h us with the offer of peace which will correspond with the situation and . •with the necessities of German life." Dr. von Kuhlmann incidentally informed tho Eeichstag that tho Anglo-German War Prisoners' Committee at The Hague had decided not to deport Germans from China.—Aiis.-N.Z. Cable Assn. A SENSATIONAL STiTEMENT. , (Rec. Juno 26, 5.5 p.m.) Amsterdam, June 25. Dr. Kuhlmann, reviewing in the Reichstag the military situation, created a sensation bv expressing doubt, if tho war would end oven in 1919-Eoutor. CHINA AND THE DEPORTED GERMANS LIGHT ON THE SITUATION. (Rec. June 2G, 11.50 p.m.) London, Juno 25. In reference to Dr. von Ivuhlniann's statement in the Eeichstag, regarding tho deportations of Germans from China, earlier messages now released give tho key to tho position. The Central News To'kio correspondent stated on Juno 7 that China was immediately commencing the deportation of all Germans. Between seven and ten thousand deportees would be interned till after the war. An Amsterdam message dated Juno 0 declared that the German deportations from China were arousing anger in Germany, and that in tho Reichstag a deputy asked what reprisals Germany was taking against England. _ The "Deutscho Tages Zeitung of Juno 19 stated that if ton thousand Germans were expelled from China Germany would select ton thousand inhabitants in tho French occupied districts and gaol them until tho. Germans wero returned to . China, and compensated—Aus.-JN.a. Cable Assn. A message from Amsterdam states tnat in the Reichstag Herr Kriezo, in reply to a question, said that the Government had taken the most emphatic steps against the deportation of Germans from China, and had threatened the severest reprisals.—Eeuter. Tho "Times" Peking correspondent says that there is keen disappointment at tho decision not to deport Germans from China. The newspapers urge the Chinese Government to at least intern tho Germans who wero responsible for /;he present civil war and chaos— J. ho Times." THE PEACEINTRIGUERS Amstordam, Juno 25. Dr. Kuhlmann, Minister of Foreign Affairs, addressing tho Reichstag, said that Germany could not bind herself by any pledges regarding Belgium. Tho "Vossische-Zeitung" says that if England had not stood in tho way, Belgium would have learnt long ago by direct negotiations that Germany -was willing to guarantee tho, restoration of Belgium. Only by direct negotiations would Germany obtain guarantees against Belgium becoming, tho instrument of England's war intrigues. England could to-day havo a peaco which would not interfere with what sho owns. -Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn, A MOVE IN PREPARATION. Washington, Juno 25. Manv people are inclined to believe that Germany is preparing a peace move, in which sho will offer concessions in Belgium, France, and Italy, as tho price of permission to expand in Russia; but tho move is not likely to receive serious Cable Assn. .
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Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 239, 27 June 1918, Page 5
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