On Monday was published the official translation of the reply
of the Allies to the German Peace Note. The document, which is clearly and ably written, begins by describing the Entente Powers as " united- for the defence of the freedom of nations." They feel bound to protest strongly against the two material assertions made by the enemy Powers, the one professing to throw upon the Allies the responsibility for the war, and the other proclaiming the victory of the Central Powers—a claim untrue in each particular, and sufficient alone to render sterile all attempt at negotiations. " A mere suggestion, without statement of terms, that negotiations should be opened, is not an offer of peace but a war manceuvre." As for the past, the facts, dates, and figures show that the war was desired, provoked, and declared by Germany and Austria- Hungary.
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