THE TALK OF PEACE.
GERMANY'S DEMANDS.
NO DISMEMBERMENT.
(Received September 21, 12.55 a.m.)
New York, September 19.
Two high diplomatic sources state that Germany's essentials to a peace understanding include the dropping of all suggestions of dismemberment and the talk of a fight to a finish or the concession of Alsace-Lorraine to France, and the recognition of Germany's right to extend her commerce to the ends of the earth, and to maintain her army and navy in sufficient strength to safeguard her overseas commerce.
Reports from Paris state that the Ivaiser has informed the Pope that he has never ceased to desire peace.
Advices from London state that the evening press ridicules the talk of peace, and suggests that it is inspired by powerful German-Ameri-cans.
According to advices from Rotterdam the Cologne Gazette states thaf Germany would not accept a peace which did not give her full indemnity for her sacrifices. Nothing could be more insulting than a compromise with England which does not once and for all banish thoroughly the English piratical spirit.
The Berliner Tageblatt says that Germany will not lay down her arms until she is assured that her position in the world is improved.
Reuter's representative at Washington says that Mr. Wilson has virtually abandoned his peace endeavours and is awaiting a definite expression from one of the belligerents.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LI, Issue 15719, 21 September 1914, Page 7
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