El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-09-16
j. s. IS AWAITING
KAI5ER'S ANSWER.
Administration Hopes His
Reply Will Pave Way for
Ending European War.

WASHINGTON y. c.. Sept l6.-An an
swer from emperor Wunam OF Ger
many to the informal peace proposal
Of the United States when VIII, II is
hoped. pave the way for ending the
EuroDean war. is expected by admins
tration officials within the next Few
days The feeling OF optimism IN
Washington with regard TO world
peace in the future was heightened by
the signing Tuesday OF the peace
treaties between the United tSates,
Great Britain. France, spain and emma.
These treaties are designed 70 make
war between the United States and the
powers named almost Impossible The
treaties provide that all disputes
which cannot be settled by diplomacy
shall be submitted TO permanent COM
mission for investigation Tor one year
Similar in principle 10 the p treaties
signed with Central and South Aemri-
lea and q few European countries, 10
of which have been ratified by the SEN
ate. the four pacts signed Iuesday are
regarded by officials and diplomats
here as the most advanced step which
the American government has taken
TO forward the cause OF peace
Warning Nations Notified.
Immediately after the conventions
were signed secretary Bryan dispatched
telesrams To the American embassies
and locations in Germany, Russia, Aus
tria and Belgium noIlfylng them OF
what had occurred and expressing the
desire of the United States TO sign sim
liar treaties with those countries, all
of which have endorsed the principle
Of the peace plan Japan alone has not
accepted the principle or entered into
negotiations, It has become known, be-
cause Of the desire OF the ministry
there not to confuse the japanese pub
lie while the alien land controversy
is being adjusted
Members Of the cabinet and admins
tration officials witnessed the signing
ceremony in the office Of the secre-
tarv of state. Mrs. Bryan and personal
friends Of the secretary were present
Afterwards Mr.. Bryan issued the fol-
lowing statement;
Bryan says War Almost Obviated-
The signing Of the four treaties
with Great Britain, France, Spain and
China bring under treaty obligations
more than 9O0,000,00O people These,
when added 10 the population Of the
United States and the population Of the
% countries with which similar treaties
have been heretofore signed, brings IN
der the influence Of these treaties con-
siderably more than two-thirds Of the
Inhabitants of the globe As these
treaties all provide for investigation Of
all matters in dispute before any decla-
ration Of war or announcement Of hos
tilities. 1t is believed that they will
make armed conflict between the con-
tracing nations almost If not entirely
impossible The government is graft
fled to take this long step in the di-
rection Of peace and is not only willing,
but anxious 70 make similar treaties
with all other nations, large and
small"
The cabinet Officers ambassadors
and ministers who witnessed the sign
ing Of the treaties were given a lunch
con at the University club later
Speeches were made there in advocacy
Of peace, but no direct references were
made TO the present European war.
President Wilson, il became known,
has made no reply to the messages
from emperor William and president
Poincare Of France relating TO the use
Of dum-dum bullets in the war