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Show POPE ASKS KAISER FOR PEAK TERMS Pontiff Said to B Backed by Austrian Aus-trian Emperor In Proposal Now York, Fob. 28." A cablegram from Romo says tho popo has mado a tentative approach to tho kaiser and asked what peace terms ho would consldor. Emperor Francis Joseph of Austria Is said to bo backing the pope In this latest endeavor. Tho pontiff is understood to have pointed out that tho miliary honor of tho Germnn nlllos Is Intact, and that better terms can probably bo obtained now than later. Mediation, howover, Is deemed Impossible, Im-possible, as It Is claimed If It were offered by tho pope It would bo tnk-en tnk-en by tho nlllos to havo been sought by Germany and Austria, ns tho main cuuso for tho popo's optimism Is based upon tho growing scarcity of food In Gormnny. |