New Britain Herald Newspaper, December 20, 1916, Page 13

NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1916. LLOYD GEORGE'S SPEECH IN REPLY TO PEACE PROPOSALS | British Premier Tells Of i at which he professed himself horri- Wrongs Done By Germany and Demands Reparation That and a Guarantee Europe Must Not Be Dis- | turbed Again. London, Dec. 20.—The speech by Premier Lloyd George in the house of commons yesterday follows: “I appear before the house of com- ons today with the most terrible re- sponsibility that can fall shoulders of any living man as chief adviser of the crown, in the most gigantic war in which this country was ever engaged, a war upon the events | of which its destiny depends. It is the ‘Sreatest war ever waged: the bur dens are the heaviest that have been attached to any conflict to which hu- | manity was ever involved. “The responsibilities of the new government have been suddenly ac- tentuated by the declaration made by the German chancellor. The state- ment made by him in the Reichstag Hias been follawed by a note presented by the United States without note or comment. The answer given by thi government will be given in full ac- cord with all our allies. “Naturally there has been an inter- change of views, not upon the note, because it has only recently arrived, Rut upon the speech which impelled it, and as the note itself is practically only a reproduction or a paraphra of the speech, the subject matter of the note itself has been discussed in-| formally between the Allies, I am glad to be able to state that we each separately and independently arrived at identical conclusions. “I am very glad that the first answer given to the statement of the German Chancellor was given by France and Rus They have the unquestionable right to give the firs answer to such an invitation. The enemy is still on their soll and their sacrifices have been the greater. “The answer they have given has aiready appeared in the newspapers, and I simply stand here to give clear and definite support to the statement they have already made. “Any man or set of men who wan- tonly or without sufficient cause pro-; rights of other nations longed a terrible conflict Ilike this would have on his soul a erime that | interest of Germany? We mus oceans could not cleanse. iThfl? is not a Quotes Abraham Lincoln. “On the other hand, it is equally true that any man or set of men who from a sense of weariness or despair abandoned the struggle achieving the high purposes for which we entered it would be guilty of the costliest act of poltroonery ev. perpetrated by any statesman. should like to quote the ,words Abraham Lincoln under similar con- dition: “‘We accepted this war for an object, and a world object. and the war will end when the object is at tained under God. I hope it will never end until that time.’ “Are we likely to achieve the ohject by accepting the invitation of the German Chancellor? What are the pronosals? There are none. “To enter, on the invitation o¢ Ger- many proclaiming herself victorious without any knowledge of what pro- ybsals she purposes to ma into a conference is to put our heads into a noose with the rope end in the hands | of Germany. “This country is not altogether with- out experience in these matters. This is nct the first time we have fought a great military despotism overshadaw- ing BEurope, and it won’t be the first time we have helped to overthrow a ! military despotism We have an un- comfortable historical memory of these things and can recall one of the ereatest of these despots. whose favor- fte device was to appear in the garb of an angel of peace, either when he wished time to assimilate his con- nuests or to reorganize his forces for fresh conauests, or, secondly. when his Rubjects showed symptoms of fatigue and war weariness, an appeal was always made in the name of humanity He demanded an end ta the bloodshed, The United States of America, District of Connecticut. ¥ Whereas, on the 18th day of Decem- ber, 1916, The United States of America filed a libel in the District Court of the United States for the District of Connecticut against twelve (12) cases of sardines under provision of an Act of Congress approved June 30, 1906. * And whereas, by virtue of process in due form of law, to me directed, re- turnable on the 1st day of January, 1817, T have seized and taken cases of the sald twelve cases of sardines and have them in'my custody, Notice is hereby given, that a Dis- | trict Court will be held in the Cler office of the United States District Court in the City of Hartford at 12 o'clock noon, on the 1st day of Janu- gry, 1917, for ' the trial of said premi and the owner or owners, and all persons wWho may have or claim any interest, are hereby cited to be and appear at the time and placa Moresaid, to show cause. if any they have, why a final decree-should not pass as praved. i Chesterfield C. Middlebrooks, U. S. Marshal, 5 by Timothy BE. Hawley, ! Deputy U. S. Marshal, Phomas J. Spellacy, Esa., S, Attorney. Hartford. Conn, New Britain, Conn, Dec. 19, 1916, upon the | without fied, although he himself was mainly | | 1¢sponsible. | “our ancestors were taken in once, (and bitterly they and Burope rue it. ! The time was devoted to reorganizing | his forces for a deadlier attack than even upon the liberties of Europe. “Examples of this kind cause us to regard this note with a considerable measure of reminiscent disquietude. “We feel that we ought to know, be- fore we can give favorable considera- tion to such an invitation, that Ger- many is prepared to accede to the only terms on which it is possible peace can be obtained and maintained in Burope. Those terms have been re- i peatedly stated by all the leading statesmen of the Alli They have | been stated repeatedly here and out- ide. To quote the leader of the House last week: *“Reparation and guarantee against | repetition, so there shall be no mis- | take, and'it is important that there | should be no mistake in a matter of life or death to millions.” | “Let me repeat—complete restitu- tion, full reparation and effectual erman Chancellor use a se to indicate that he was pre to accept such a peace? i Was there a hint of restitution? Was | there a suggestion of reparation? W there an implication of any securi the uture—that this outrage on | civilization would not again be perpe- | trated at the first profitable oppor- | tunity? | Chancellor Unconscious to Wrongs. | “The very substance and style of the speech constitutes a denial of peace on the only terms on- which Peace is possible. He is not even conscious now that Germany has committed any offence against the | rights of free nations. Listen to this | from the note:— | ““Not for an instant (the Central Powers) swerved from the conviction that respect of the rights of other nations is not in any | degree incompatible with their own | rights and legitimate interests. | “When did they discover this? { Where was respect for the rights of other nations in Belgium and Serbia? That was self-defence, menaced, I suppose, by the overwhelming, ar- mies of Belgium. I suppose the Ger- mans had been intimidated into in- , vading Belgium and burning Belgi | oities and villages, into massacring , thousands of the inhabitants, old and ' young, into carrying of the survivors 'into bondage. es, and they were | carrying them into slavery at the very moment when this note was be- ) ing written about their unswerving | conviction as to the respect due the have they | re these outrages the legitimate know. moment for peace. If excuses of this kind for palpable crimes can be put forward two and a half years after exposire hy the grim facts, is the iy that similay subterfu used in the fufure to overthrow any treaty of peace vou may enter into | with Prussian militarigm New Army From Natural Ore. The following are a few of the most striking sentences from the lat- ter part of Mr. Lloyd George's | speech:— “An absolutely new army—the old has done its dufy and spent itself in the achievement of that great task. | This 48/ a new ammy. A year ago it was ore in the earth of Britain— vea, "and of Ireland. It became iron Tt -has passed through the fiery fur- [naoe and the enemy knows that it is now fine steel | “An absolutely new army—new { men, new officers taken from schools, boys frem schools, from colleges, from counting houses, never (rained to war, never thought of war; many perhaps never handled a weapon of war; generals never given an oppor- tunity of handling great masses of men. “They suarantec | s will not be have faced the. greatest army in the world, the greatest army the world has ever seen, the best equipped. the best trained., and the: | have beaten them, becaten them i beaten them. “Battle after battle, day after da weel: after week, in the stronge trenchments ev skill they have driven ther valor, valor which is incredible when you read the story of it. “I have not doubt that the old cab- inets were better adapted to navigate | the Parliament river, with its | shoals and shifting sands, and per- | haps for a cruise in home waters, but a cabinet of twenty-three was rather top-heavy for a gale. I do not say that this new craft is best adapt- ed for parliamentary navigation, but T am convinced that it is best for war. “Tt is true that in a multitude of counsellors there is wisdom that was writen for® Oriental countries in peace time. You can’t run a war with a sanbedrim. That is the meaning of our cabinet of five and of its mem- bers doing sentry duty outside, man- ning the ways and defending the council chamber against attack while we are trying to do your work inside. The Sacrifices of War. ou can’t have absolute equality in sacrifice. In war that is impos: ble. But vou can have equal readi- ness to sacrifice from all. There are hundreds of thousands who have giv- en their lives; there are milllons who have given up comfortable homes and exchanged them for daily com- munion with death. Multitudes have given up those whom they loved best. Let the nation as a whole place its comforts, its luxuries, its indulgences, its elegances on the national altar, consecrated by such sacrifices as these men have made—let us pro- claim during the ~ war & national Lent; the nation will be better and stronger for it, menally and morally, as well as physically. Tt will strength- en its fibre and ennoble its spirit. Without it we shall not get the full benefit of this struggle “Our armies have driven the ene-l | ! ! | ry Goods (o. XMAS GIFTS We suggest a beautiful line of high grade Undermuslins and Shirt Waists for your' Women Friends. We are showing, in our north window, some dainty Undermuslins and the prices are very reasonable. Our Shirt Waists are very exclusive in style and fine in quality, and our prices are right. All put up in fancy Holly boxes. Toys and Holiday Novelties at reduced prices to close them out. You can get more merchandise here for $1.00 than anywhere else. 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The very The premier's percration was as|speech in which these peace sugges- follow tions are made resounds to the boast “If in this war I have paid scant | of Prussian military triumph. heed to the call of party it is because a A]O“‘E paean over the victory of Von I realized from the moment the ‘I?xndonberg. Prussian cannon hurled death at a| “We must keep a steadfast eye up- peaceable and inoffensive little coun- |on the purpose for which we entered try that a challenge had been sent to the war. Otherwise the great sacri- civilization to decide an issue higher fices we have been making will be than party, deeper than party, wider in vain. The German note states that than all parties; an issue, upon the it was for the defence of thelr exist- settlement of which will depend the jence and the freedom of national de- fate of the men in this world for gen- Velopment that the Central Powers orations, when existing parties will were constrained to take up arms. have fallen like dead leaves on the Such phrases are intended to delude highway. ithe German nation into supporting “Those issues are the issues I want ' the designs of the .Prussian military to keep in front of the nation, so that caste, who ever wished to put an end we shall not falter or faint in our to their national existence or free- resolutions, dom of development. We welcomed “There is a time in every prolonged | their development so long as it was and flerce war when, in the passion | on the paths of peace. and rage of conflict. men forget the | “The Allies entered this war to de- high purpose with which they entered it. This is a struggle for internation- i Prussian military domination, and, al right, international honor, interna- | having begun it, they must insist that tional good faith—the channel along | the only end is the most complete which peace, honor and good Will | effective guarantee against the possi- must flow among men.’ ihility of that caste ever again dis- | \ “The embankments laboriously | turbing the peace of FBurope. Prus- built up by generations of men |sia, since she got Into the hands of against barbarism have been broken, |that caste, has been a bad neighbor, and had not the might of Britain ' arrogant, threatening, bullying, shift- passed into the breach Europe would ing her boundaries at her will have been inundated with a flood of taking one fair field after another savagery and unbridled lust of pow- from her weaker neighbors and add- er.” {ing them to her own dominions, Ignorant of Rights of Others. | “With her belt ostentatiously full “The note and speech prove that of weapons of offence, and ready at a they have not yet learned the alpha- moment’s notice to use them, she has bet of respect for the rights of oth- always been an unpleasant, disturb- ers, ing neighbor in Europe. She “Without reparation peace is im- thoroughly on the nerves of Europe. possible. Are all these outrages There was no peace near where she against humanity on land and sea to dwelt. Tt is difficult for those who be liquidated by a few pious phrases fortunate enough to live thou- about humanity? Germany leaves us 1ds of miles away to understand to exact the damage for all future what it has meant to those who live violence committed after the war. near. We must exact it now. so as not to “Eve: leave such a grim inheritance to our children. “Much as we all here, with {he protection of the bread seas hetween us, we know what a hing tor the Prus- long far (slans were with their constant naval peace, the arrogant spirit will It 1s fend Europe against the aggression of | and | ® | And get the benefit off our immense and beauti= ful selection of Jewelry, Watches, Watch Brace- lets, Diamonds, Silver- vantageously displayed, prices and a petent sales sures you a time in making up your list of gifts. - ware, Ivory, Cut Glass suitable Christmas Gifts. 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The (o i g & Wer o we can hardly France realize and Ru ous offence tions. “We will against the law of na- | our broken faith. wait until we hear what terms and guarantees the German government offer other than those, better than those, surer than those | tion. which she so lightly broke. An(‘lI meanwhile we shall put our trust in alternative of war or hu- There were many of us that ghe internal influ- 'would be strong and ultimately to | ™= unbroken army rather than in ‘For the moment I do not think it would be advisable for me aything upon this particular invita A formal reply will ered by the Allies in the course of | the next tew aays.” to add be deliv- -he Uriginal § the Rrussian Icaders, it | Nouishing not to see to it that De‘?i:;ious through the | Digestible urope, and this disturb- | 3 €0 Ml citizens, was dealt o = Infants, Invalide and Growing Children, T%6 Sriginal Food-Drink For All Ages P A S A i Rich Milk, Maited Grain E: Scbatitzyze xtract In P Qost YOU Same Price.