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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 Betliuiann-Hollweg, Betliuiann-Hollweg, 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 "", iu a communication to President Clemenceau, president of j the peace conference. |