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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1916
Page
1
From London comes report of opposition to the proposal with current sentiment showing 18 rises to the issue. Local observers note mounting doubt as officials push ahead despite concern. Public debate centers on potential costs and impacts.
London reports a strong public and press reaction to Germany’s peace terms, with government circles withholding comment. Sir Gilbert Parker calls it a political maneuver toward lasting peace, while leaders like Lloyd George and Balfour weigh possible replies and the need for allied agreement before any official stance.
Chicago December 12 The executive committee of the National Retail Grocers association filed a petition to President Wilson urging him to work to reconcile European belligerents. They argued food prices could be reduced most effectively through a successful peace move.
Washington reports discuss U S mediation as belligerents signal peace terms Germany notes may prompt U S to relay proposal while discreetly gauging Entente views, with Wilson seeking cautious steps toward a possible peace process. Observers expect a league of nations outcome with U S involvement and careful handling of German terms before public comment.
Reading through a chaotic OCR page, readers encounter scattered notes on peace talks in Europe and Washington. Items touch on commissioners meetings, a Belgians controversy, moving picture operators, a Butte art exhibit, a Lewistown prisoner en route, Anaconda school board and bar association meetings, a domestic assault case, a suspected drug use incident, a jail postponement, theatre notes, prize apples transit, federal court items, mining and market briefs, classifieds, a Goldberg cartoon, and political mentions of Asquith and a premier.
Berlin reports Chancellor von Bethmann Hollweg told the Reichstag Germany and its allies, sensing responsibility before God and humanity, had proposed peace negotiations with the hostile powers. He touted central powers’ gains, strong western front, and subs and supplies, claiming famine loomed for enemies while German resilience grew.
Berlin reports Emperor William has notified generals of a peace offer to the enemy, but states it is still uncertain if it will be accepted. Until decided, soldiers are to fight on. the navy is also told to stand firm in the common struggle. The message emphasizes alliance sovereigns and a consciousness of victory.
Washington reports indicate German terms for peace would restore Belgium with German influence over its port and resources, reassert occupied Northern France with German economic control, and grant Mesopotamia to Germany and Austria. The note was sent via representatives of Spain, the United States, and Switzerland, with Vienna and Constantinople informed.
Berlin Dec 12. Germany and its allies publish a note challenging Allied demands for immediate peace negotiations as a basis for lasting peace. It defends the right to continue the war to defend national interests and accuses the Allies of aiming to force subjugation. The note, delivered by Dr von Mühlber to Cardinal Gasparri, is included in full for publication.
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