GERMAN CROWN PRINCE TO AMERICA
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[By The Associated Press.]
GENEVA, (via Paris,) Jan. 29.—Crown Prince Frederick William of Germany has sent to the local correspondent of The Associated Press, in response to a request for a statement on the war, the following reply, dated near Verdun, Jan. 22:
"You ask me to send a message to the American people. Being an officer and no diplomat, I have no right to do so, but if you like I will tell you three things:
"First—Every single German and Austrian is quite certain that we will come out on top, and will give his last drop of blood to this end.
"Second—We are convinced that the day will come when the people of Russia and France will find out that they are only doing the dirty work for England.
"Third—We expect from America absolutely fair play in all questions.
"These are my personal ideas, but a good many of my countrymen feel the same. Greetings.
"WILHELM, Kronprinz."