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 that we do not refuse to meet the German people, but to associate ourselves with the supporters of the Imperialism of William and Charles.

We see no objection to join in common action with those who, in the Central Empires, are opposed to a policy of aggression and conquest, and have the same aims as ourselves. We would not refuse to meet the Majority Socialists if, renouncing their present errors, they openly and bravely took part against their Emperors. That is why we have asked the French and British delegations not to admit to the proposed Conference all the parties and bodies affiliated to the International, but to make a condition of admission that each group shall give its adherence to an anti-Imperialist programme which would serve as the basis of the deliberations.

The Soviet, in a spirit of conciliation, has agreed in a measure to this request, declaring that only those would be authorized to take part in the Conference who