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Show oo NEW AUSTRO-GERMAN NOTES ARE RIDICULED Paris Ian. 13 The new Austrian and German notes are greeted with ridiculo bv l he French press of all shades of opinion. The Figaro says the Germane and Austrian had declared de-clared they would not reply to the refusal or the allies to consider their proposal, but that on reflection they concluded it would be better not to remain quiet "under the smashing 1 blow of our note." "They have replied," says this newspaper, news-paper, "but as they have said they could not continue the conversation even indirectly with enemies who treated them so badly, it Is to neutrals neu-trals they addressed their attempt at a defense. For the two notes we see todav, are but bad pieces of special pleading of counsel who realize the Jury's verdict must inevitably be against their clients Note Makes Favorable Impression. Geneva, via Paris, Jan 12, 11:35 p m The Journal, commenting on the allies' reply to President Wilson, predicts pre-dicts that the note will make the most favorable impression. "Its language is firm and dignified, "says the Jour nal. "and is that of sincerity. It Is inspired with the principles of justice The allies have explained their position posi-tion with all possible clearness and It is now for the Germans to reply.'' Madrid Praises Allies' Note. Madrid via Parts. Jan. 13, 11 10 a m. The Imparcial says that the allies' reply was inspired with the most dignified dig-nified and pure sentiment With calm precision." says this pa per, "the entente governments explained ex-plained their attitude and proved the necessity of continuing the war in order to obtain a just and lasting peace. They also defined their program pro-gram which considers not only the restitution res-titution of invaded territory but the re-organisation of Europe on an his-toric his-toric basis and conformably with the principal or nationalities, which guarantees guar-antees the growth of progress and liberty." lib-erty." Rome. via. Paris, Jan 13. 5:30 a. m. The allies' reply to President Wilson Is regarded as a noteworthy step toward to-ward the discussion of peace bv the I Corrier d'ltalia because It Is a state-I state-I ment of the precise aim the allies wish to reach through the war. The Tribuna says that the allies presented in their answer "a map of Europe drawn according to righteousness and Justice in contrast to a war map emanating from the overbearing spirit of conquest." It concludes its comment by saying that the note is worded in language such as is used only when the writer is mathematically certain of victory. |
