South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-06-11

livered 10 the German foreign Of
hce this afternoon
WASHINGTON, June 11-Firm IN
its demand that Germany must give
assurances that the lives of American
citizens must be safeguarded and that
the lives Of noncombatants cannot
lawfully or righuully be put In jcop-
ardy 10y the capture or destruction of
an unreSisting merchantmen. Pres
Wilson's second note on the destruc-
ton of the Lusitania Is before the
German officials today and official and
diplomatic Washington began "a pc
riOd OF waiting for word from Berlin
that Will determine the future rela-
tions of the nations.
The next few days viii develop. it
is believed. whether Germany's atu-
tude viii be such that diplomatic re-
Iations between the two countries may
be continued or whether steps must be
taken TO convince the German govern
ment of the earnestness of the United
States.
The second Wilson note has created
a generally favorable impression in
Washington, although it does not con-
tain language as strong as was eX-
pected by many after reading the res
ignation OF Sec OF State Bryan. IL
is held here that the second Wilson
note keeps open the door To diplO-
matte settlement. II does not force
a quarrel on Germany If that nation
desires to remain friendly with an old
time friend.
Willing TO Receive Proof
While the note brushes aside such
contentious of Germany as relate 90
the alleged fact that the Lusltanla
was an armed vessel and an auxiliary
10 the naval forces of Great Britain.
Germany is informed that If she has
definite proof Of this fact. the United
States would be glad To receive the
proof, but its present Ofticla! intor-
nation is that this claim IS in error.
This feature of the note is intcrpre-
ted here as conciliatory and as indi-
eating the desire of this government
10 be absolutely fair i'm pressing its
demands for the freedom of the seas
and thes afety OF American citizens
and property.
Another portion Of the note which
is regarded as favorable 10 an ulu-
mate understanding through dlplo-
matte channels OF existing differences
between the United States and Ger
many, is that declaring the WililnE-
ness Of this government 20 use its
good Offices with Great Britain 10 emo
the bread war"
The United states accedes 10 the
German suggestion and says that II
would be considered privilege by TINS
government 10 be "A party 10 negoLa-
tions which may bring about a better
understanding "bv which the charac-
ter Of and conditions OF war upon the
sea may be changed"
Offering shows Spirit Of Nation
II is recognized here that the
United ----.~~ AT this time can do no
more than offer its services, but the
acquiescence in the suggestion OF Ger
MANY is expected 10 contribute 90 the
e.rsnrr - rrH
the United States really is desirOus OF
being OF service in the present Inter
national conflict. although she cannot
modify her own demands as To tne
rights OF citizens OF the United states
There was consider hle speculation
here today as that portion ot the note
which Mr. Bryan regarded 50 unta-
vorablv that he refused 10 aIlA ms
name to it. The note IS stronger
representation OF the government
nosftion but its actual langud-e lr
construed as being no stronger-iiI as
firm than that contained III the
note which the now retired secretary
OF state did sign. The second note
,.aa firms the great principles enuncl-
ated bv the United States heretofore,
but even the more belhgerently m
clined do not find i'm this second noie
anvthing approaching an ultimatuhl
-which was evpected after reading
the frst Bryan statement a~@ resigna-
ton.
The impression. therefore is held
here that AIr. Bryan resigned not be
cause OF what the note contained, out
what il does ~~+ contain that the for
rner secretary Of state wanted aroitra-
tfon and parley over the facts
which the German government asked
this government 90 consider.
POPE To GIT PEACE PRIZE.
ROME. June lit became known