"(_b_) The inclusion of the most-favoured-nation clause in the articles of peace of all the nations now at war. "(_c_) The furthering of an economic entente by abolishing tariffs, etc., as far as possible. "(_d_) The equalization and improvement of the social-political institutions according to ideals aimed at by the workmen's international party. "(_e_) The freedom of the seas is to be guaranteed by an international treaty. To this end the right of capture at sea must be abolished, and all straits and narrows of importance for world commerce, must be internationalized. "III. In the interests of Germany's security and the free exercise of commercial and economic efforts in South-Eastern Europe, we reject all the warlike aims of the Quadruple Alliance to weaken or disintegrate Austria-Hungary and Turkey. "IV.--In consideration of the fact that the annexation of territories inhabited by another race transgresses the rights of nations to govern themselves; furthermore because thereby, the unity and strength of Germany would be weakened and her foreign relations seriously and permanently injured, we oppose the plans in that direction cherished by shortsighted conquest-politicians.[87] [Footnote 87: There are two and a half lines of dots at this point. Probably the German censor has cut out a sentence.] "V.--The terrible destruction and sufferings brought upon humanity by this war have won over millions of hearts to the ideal of a world peace, permanently secured by an international court of justice. The attainment of this end must be recognized as the highest moral duty of all those who are appointed to the work of framing a peace. Therefore we demand that an international arbitration court shall be created which shall settle all future difference between the nations."[88] [Footnote 88: _Leipziger Volkszeitung_, August 23rd, 1915.] This imaginary peace-treaty is what Germans would call a _Zankapfel_ (apple of discord). It may represent the serious opinions of Germany's greatest political party, but the German Government will welcome it because it will give Germany's sympathizers in France, England, Italy and Russia an excellent weapon with which they can attack their respective Governments, and hamper them in protecting their national interests. It will doubtless be an inspiration to the members of the I.L.P. and the U.D.C.[89] [Footnote 89: Above prophecy written end of August; fulfilled in the _Labour Leader_ October 28th.--Author.] If the German Government seriously formulated such proposals, the author believes that all Britishers worthy of the name would simply answer: "Fight on!" On this assumption the proposals deserve no discussion.