A GERMAN’S BLASPHEMY.

Pelorus Guardian and Miners' Advocate., Volume 29, Issue 40, 25 May 1917, Page 8

A GERMAN’S BLASPHEMY.

The German Socialist paper “Vorwarts quotes a speech made by Dr. Eoesicke, chairman of the Farmers ’ Union, at a meeting of the SchleswigHolstein branch. According to Dr. Eoesicke, says the “Vorwarts,” God himself is a Pan-German. Speaking on the submarine question Dr. Eoesicke said;"The dear God has given us a sign. With His finger He has made the world-harvest so bad for England that sho has a difficulty in feeding herself. But if we leave to England the opportunity to bring ships filled with wheat from Australia, India, etc., without interference from us, it is doubtful whether the dear God will give us such another opportunity, for he wishes us to grasp the hand he extends. I hope the Imperial Government will grasp this hand, that it understands how.to grasp it.” On this pronouncement the comment of the “Vorwarts” is: “So the dear God demands a ruthless submarine war. Then every objection is excluded. Are the circles around Dr. Eoesicke, who so gladly proclaims his firm faith in God, really unaware of the frightful blasphemy of these words?”