The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-13

cor Herrick at Paris. Meanwhile Mr. Straus had talked with the British and French ambassadors, both of whom sai6 they could make no definite statemens without instructions. Mr. Straus acquaint- ed them with what had occurred at the dinner in New York. Bosh the French and British amba ssadors reported the incl dent unofficialiy to their respective for eign offices
 Tuesday, September S.-Secretarv Bryau told the British ambassador. Sir Cecil Spring-Rice, what had occurred and learned that the ambassador had made inquiry of his government to learn it's attitude toward peace.
 Wednesday. September a.-Sir Edward Grey discussed with Ambassador Page the inquiry the latter had received from Secretary Bryan. On the same day Sir Edward Grey cabled the British ambas- sador here that as Great Britain, France and Russia in the preceding week had agreed not to make peace without com mon consent. the position of the triple entente was unanimous on the question of terms. Sir Edward said what the powers wanted was no temporary truce. but permanent peace in Europe so that the world could be insured against the sud den outbreak of war after Germany had recouped herself. The British foreign
 
 could be considered seriously. definite terms would have to be submitted, Great Britain, Sir Edward pointed out would insist that Belgium be fully compensated for her losses. This information was communicated to Secretary Bryan by the British ambassador.
 French Point of View
 Thursday. September 10.-The French ambassador called on Secretary Bryan, and it is understood, discussed the French point of view. Ambassador Herrick CO., incidentally reported the earnest wish of France that there might be peace. but pointed out that until the French had driven the invaders from their ter ritory and Belgium had been compen- sated. terms of peace could not be nego- tiated. During the afternoon Ambassador Pages report of his conversation with Sir Edward Grey also reached the White House. Great Britain. according to Am bassador Page, was determined to make no peace until German militarsm had been crushed because of it's danger to the worlds civilization. On the same day came personal messages from Emperor William and President Poincare of France concerning the use of dumdum bullets
 Friday, September 11-President Wilson and Secretary Bryan conferred on the general situation and it is understood determined to await the reply of the German Emperor to the inquiry sent on the previous Monday before acknowl- edging the two personal messages from Emperor William and President Poin- care. Should the Emperors reply be favorable, the President may take ad- vantage of the messages addressed to him to express hope that the atrocities complained of may be ended through the making of peace
 May Change Situation
 Among diplomatists friendly to the all lies, the view was expressed tonight that while the efforts to make peace seemingly had failed a sudden turn in events might change the situation It was pointed cut that if the German retreat continued so that it were forced to the borders of France and if Austria re- verses were prolonged. President Will son's personal influence in Great Britain and France might be brought to bear to obtain a definite statement of peace terms. The same diplomatists said one verson of Emperor Williams views ot peace, which had reached them. was that he declared at the outbreak of the wa he would be ready to make peace with. in month. This view. it was said, ht held because of his confidence in the ability of his armies to take Paris il that period. German bankers, too, thes, diplomatists said, had been given thi, assurance and approved the entry of Ger many into the war because they believed l the country's finances could be handled l through a moratorium of a months dura ton.
 l It would not he surprising, it was sug gested if further efforts to make peac l were stimulated by German bankers