Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-09-11
Report That Offer Of Media
ton May Be Accepted by
BelIigerents Has No Foun-
, datlon in Fact.
GREAT BRITAIN BENT
ON HUMBLING GERMANS
Indemnity for Losses inflicted
Upon Belgium Must Be Paid
by Kaiser Before Harmony
Is Restored.

present prospect OF peace in Europe
through the efforts of diplomacy.
President Wilson himself set at rest
today rumors that peace measures
We're In the making by revealing that
no intimation had been conveyed to
him officially from any quarter Of a
readiness on the part Of one or more
belligerents TO talk peace.
The days developments emphasiz-
ed that Great Britain, France and
Russia were grimly determined to
make no peace until they had de-
cisively beaten Germany and Austria.
Great Britain's position was explain
ed In detail at London by Sir Edward
Grey to Ambassador Page who made
long report to President Wilson.
The British foreign secretary declar-
ed England had not sought war, but
since II was forced on her, she was
rrevocably bent on crushing forever
the dangers OF German militarism TO
the world.
Mean to Ayenge Belgium.
Sir Edward also referred to the
spoliaton by Germany OF the neu-
tral territory of Belgium and point
ed out that the allies would expect
redress for that action.
The conference between the
American ambassador and the for
eign secretary is said 10 have occurr-
ed on the initiative of the latter. Sir
Edward Grey, 1t Is understood. ex-
planned that In view of newspaper
rumors to the effect that Germany
was ready to make peace. Great Brit
ain did not want to appear In the
light of blocking the move while
Emperor William assumed the role
of peace advocate.
To make peace now while German
troops held Belgium and large part
of France, might cause Germany to
exact unreasonable terms on the ba-
sis Of occupied territory, according
to the British view.
Admits No Such Construction.
Asked whether the message he had
received from Emperor William yes
terday was susceptible Of interpreta-
tion as a peace overture, the presi-
dent said ii did not open the way in
that direction, protesting merely
against the alleged use of dum-dum
bullets by the French and the activi-
ty of Belgian citizenry in the war.
Mr.. Wilson said he would reply soon
to the emperor's message. He has not
decided, however, what form his an
swer will take. He is considering sew
eral alternatives, it Is understood. The
answer may be merely courteous ac-
acknowledgement of the German emper-
or's message, or 1t may be the express
sion of the hope that the rules of war
fare laid down by The Hague con-
vention will be binding on all bellig-
erents. These answer may refer to the
presidents standing offer Of media
ton.
Acknowledgment Only.
Observers in close touch with the
White House thought tonight the first
course to be the most likely. merely
acknowledging the message. 1t was
said the feeling was general among
officials that the present was not the
time TO press for peace with prospects
of success.
we haven't gotten to the point"
said Secretary Bryan today in response
to a question, where we can take up
the subject of mediation
Every one wants peace remarked
Ambassador Jusserand Of France to a
friend as he was leaving the state de-
partment today. "but''-with ges-
ture of resignation-'now 1t is war"
Only Approved Bullets Used.
The ambassador said that as a re-
suit OF the protest of Emperor Will
liam he had been authorized by his
son that no bullets whatsoever not APP
proved by The Hague conferences
either have been used by the soldiers
or will be used in spite Of any provo
cation.
The ambassador talked briefly with
Secretary Bryan about the peace COM
mission treaty which he expects to
be authorized to sign In a few days.
In the midst of the diplomatic
chaos In Europe Great Britain.
France, Spain and China. 1t became
known today. have agreed with the
United States on the text of treaties
TO be signed in a few days. They
provide for the investigation by a
commission for period Of one year
or more of all internationak disputes
that may arise between these conn.,
tries and the United States. One ef-
feet of the signing Of the treaties
would be to prevent this country from
beirg suddenly drawn into the Euro
pean war over neutrality questions or
other unexpected difficulties.
Nineteen Peace Treaties.
Nineteen such treaties have been
signed and ratified by the senate.