[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."