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Show OFFERS HIMSELF AS SACRIFICE. Von Bethmann-Hollweg Asks That He Be Tried in Lieu of Kaiser. Berlin Dr. Theobald von Bothmnnn-Ilolhveg, Bothmnnn-Ilolhveg, former German chancellor, has formally asked the allied and associated asso-ciated powers to place him on trial instead in-stead of the former emperor. The former chancellor says that he assumes as-sumes responsibility for the acts of Germany during his period of office and places himself at the disposal of the allies. The request of the former chancellor was made June -5. in a communication to President Clemenceau. president of the peace conference. |