GERMANY'S ROLE.
TO ENCOURAGE PEACE. SPEECH BY PRINCE ■ BUELOW. (Received, Dec 8, 10.48 p.m.) Berlin, Dec 8. Prince yon Buelow, speaking in the Reichstag, said Germany's role in the Balkans .was to follow; not to lead others, with more -special interests,, as -far as- possible. Prince" von Buelow ' incidentally eulogised the Young Turks' movement, and Britain's attitude towards Turkey. He declared that Germany desired to see the transition an easy one, arid Turkey become strong economically and politically. M. Isvolsky had assured him that no-arrangements open or secret existed between Russia, and .. Britain, which could be' directed against the interests of Germany. Prince von Buelow.-; cordially reechoed Mr As"quith's 'Guildhall remarks of goodwill, and Sir Edward Grey's hope that £he_ conference would prove a sedative; adding that those who might wish ..to • disturb peace were weak, ,while those who were strong enough Lad no reason to wish to disturb peace. Prince Buelow concluded by declaring that Germany would support all. efforts directed towards the maintenance of peace.
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Colonist, Volume LI, Issue 12420, 9 December 1908, Page 3
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167GERMANY'S ROLE. Colonist, Volume LI, Issue 12420, 9 December 1908, Page 3
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