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THE REAL AIMS .EXPOSED. AFRAID OF JUST PUNISHMENT. Received Oct. 7, 7.40 p.m. . London, Oct. 6. Intense interest in Prince Max's speech Was shown in London. The text arrived toff'late for newspaper comment. The first impression is that the proposals fall far short of the necessities of the case, though the tone is vastly more subdued than previous Chancellors' speeches. It is evident the real aims of the proposals are preservation of the Hohen-. Kollerns and the division of the Allies by appearing to accept President Wilson's programme.
Received Oet. 7, 9.53 p.m. , Paris, Oct. (i. The peace move is not accepted seri« ously, save as a sign of distress. It is semi-officially stated that Germany is endeavoring to prevent the defection of Turkey; to placate AustriaHungary, and to avoid at any cost the invasion of Germany, fearing reprisals for the Franco-Belgian outrages. Received Oet. 7, 9.50 p.m. The Hague, Oct. 6.
The Foreign Office denies that it has taken steps towards mediation and peace.
THE KAISER'S HYPOCRISY. THE REAL REASON FOR PEACE. Received Oct. 7, 11.50 p.m. t London, Oct. 0. The Kaiser's proclamation to the army and navy affirms that the west front won't be broken, but points out. that the collapse of the Macedonian front has occurred at the moment when the struggle is hardest. He then states that he is in accord with his allies, and has resolved once more to offer an honorable peace. Whether arms will be lowered is still a question, but till then their efforts must not slacken.—Aus. ,N.Z. Cable Association. " . ■ • ■ ■
AUSTRIAN 'KITE CRITICISED. New York, Oct. 0. The Washington correspondent of the New York Times states that the Austrian peace move proposals have not been received by-the. State Department. MrLansing and other officials declined to comihent until the official matter was received. No enthusiasm was manifested by American and Allied officials over Austria's action, which, is considered merely a continuance of t'lie Teutonic peace drive. ■ . The correspondent adds that the attitude of the officials towards Maximilian s peace speech in the Reichstag is similar to that towards the Austrian move. Aus. N.Z, Cable Assoc. Pa
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