COUNT CZERNIN'S VIEWS.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XLII, Issue 11446, 28 January 1918, Page 5

COUNT CZERNIN'S VIEWS.

IN A HURRY FOR PEACE.

THINKS AN AGREEMENT POSSIBLE

Paris, Jan. 25. Count Czernin, 1U *0? Reichsrath said the Poland slmll decide their own . “ '

This question must not delay peace a single day. Tbe interpretation of the pcopiVs right of.free action has caused a difference between Russia and Germany, hut a compromise must be reached. The difference is not sufficient to cause the cessation of negotiations. When h ea , ce with Russia is secured the world.? peace cannot be prevented. President Wilson’s speech was af? important advance towards the Austrian standpoint, but Austria will support Germany and Turkey to the utmost, aud Austria will reject ail advice on her domestic affairs. Austria and America practically agree on the great principles of a new world settlement after the war, and our views on several concrete peace questions approach an agreement. Onr differences, are not sufficient to prevent a complete agreement, and eexhanges of Austrian and American views might form the starting point for a conciliatory discussion between all the States which have not yet entered into negotiations.

COMMENTS OF BRITISH JOURNALS

SPEECH INSIST NT ANO BOMBASTIC,

A GREAT GAME OF SPOOF.

London, Jan. 25.

The newspapers characterise Hortling’s speech as insolent, bombastic and arrogant. The wily Hun’s idea, they say, is to negotiate with each enemy separately. The speech bangs the door on peace. The newspapers are particularly indignant that Germany regards Belgium aud Northern Franco as pawns, and they ridicule the idea that Gibraltar and Hongkong should be ceded.

The tone of Hertling’s nud Czernlu’s speeches differs, but it is evident they count on playing a gigantic game of “spoof. ” HOW IT STRIKES AMERICA. MILITARISTS CONTROL SITUATION PEACE DOOR BANGED. Washington, Jan. 25. Hertling’s speech is regarded as indicating that the militarists still control;,German diplomacy. His arrogant claims are intended to deceive the world as to Germany’s real weakness aud her desire for peace. Count is iuterpretedfaslmeaniug that Germany cannot rely on Austria’s support in a war of conquest. The speeches make peace more remote. America adheres absolutely to President Wilson’s war aims.