EXTREMISTS’ SKILFUL GAME

So long as he only had to make vague speeches, Kühlmann appeared as an advocate of the principles of the so-called Reichstag majority, but when it came to deeds such as the Brest-litovsk and Bucharest peace treaties, he proved himself wholely under the control of Ludendorff. Therefore, it will be seen that the militarists have cleverly prepared the way for an openly pan-german regime. Only by military victories can this power be maintained. Without triumphs on the field of battle there is bound to be a reaction. So it must be reckoned upon that Ludendorff will bring under his control every remaining resource of Germany and her Allies, and will stake them all on military victory.