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<p>[Page 26]</p><p>to a peace conference and to a general peace on the basis of no annexations, no indemnities and right to self-government of all nations. Germany and her allies have signalled their willingness, so one should think that negotiations will indeed take place shortly. The Allies have not yet commented on the Russian proposal, probably because they have enough on their plates in their own countries. In France, they have toppled the cabinet and put [Georges] Clemenceau, the 70-year-old whose abiding passion it is to get revenge for Alsace-Lorraine, in charge of forming a new government. In England, Lloyd George is being ferociously attacked by Asquith because he demanded, and also pushed through, a single military command at the western front. Thanks to his proven political skills L. George managed to deflect the attacks and even won a vote of confidence in the House of Commons, so his position is more solid than ever. If Lloyd George were to fall, Germany would pretty much win the war, because he is no doubt the soul of the resistance.</p>