New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-06-08
Wording OfU.S.RepIy
to Berlin Requires
Utmost Care.
EXPERTS PASS
ON EACH WORD
Bryan Said to Urge
Delay and Milder
Language.
WILSON STANDS FIRM
WILSON STANDS FIRM
Secretary Unable to Change
Tenor of Message-Friction
in Cabinet Denied.

Washington, June 7.-Presiden.
Wilson let it be known tonight that
the note which the United States is
to send to Germany with respect TO
submarine warfare mas been pre-
pared with the utmost expedition
and not subjected to an hours un-
necessary delay since il was first
draftol.
The Presidents desire to have the
document state explicitly the atti-
tude of the United States Govern
ment, so that it cannot possibly be
misunderstood abroad or invite pro-
tracted discussion on the funda-
mental issues involved. is chiefly re.
sponsble for the fact that the note
has not yet gone.
Legal officers of the government
examined the note with minute care
and sent it back to the President
with some changes. II may require
further consideration by Mr.. Wilson
and his Cabinet tomorrow, and high
officials did not know tonight Just
when it would he cabled. On the
highest authority, however. il was
stated that as soon as the President
regarded the communication as sat
isfactOry in phraseology il would be
transmitted TO Ambassador Gerard.
Wants Note tnimpeachable.
Questions Of such serious moment
are involved in the wording Of the
new note that the President Is
anxious that the communication not
only shall meet his own wishes but
shall be unimpeachable from The
point Of view Of experts in interna-
tional law.
This first break in the silence which
has surrounded the President since the
German reply was received is believed
due to the opinion which has gained
much ground in Washington that Sec
retarv BRYAN has caused the delay
Mr Bryan's friends do not conceal
the fact that he is against "precipi-
tate" action. Thev point 70 the TWEEN
tv-seven peace treaties he has signed
as showing his attitude on internA-
tional affairs. and while asserting with
the greatest vigor that his loyalty 20
the President is unquestioned. they in
innate that the sending of a document
which will call for a categorical an
swer is not 20 his liking. II is believed
here that he has sought 70 convince
the President that gentier tone
should be -sed IN his note
In circles that are usually authori-
tative it was denied tonight that any
friction existed between Secretary
Bryan and the other members OF the
Cabinet or the President II was ex-
planned that while difference Of opin-
ion might exist. this was not serious
enough 10 be friction.
Whatever Mr. Bryan's influence over
the serding Of the Presidents second
note. il was declared tonight that he
has been unable 10 change the tenor
OF the document. He was caller az
the White House this morning. and
this afternoon declined 10 see any one.
IL was learned that he then had
copy Of the note and vas going over 10
in his private Office
Mr Bryan is known 20 hOpe tnaf the
efforts Of Count Won Bernstorf. the
German Ambassador, Will be fruitful,
bat his view il not shared by many
others OF the Presidents advisers.
While u s realized that the ombassa-
doris intentions are Of the best, 10 -
pointed out that his efforts will not be
very effective with the war party now
in control Of the German Empire.
From an authoritative source to-
nigh, prompt denial was made OF the
statement printed this afternoon that
the Presidents second note 20 Ger
many would assure the imperial gov
ernment that. following the settlement
of the present dispute, 'he United
States would renew efforts 20 have
Great Britain and France recede from
their present position with regard 20
non-contraband cargoes destloc for
Germany.
The Presidents note Will rot deal
with the question Of the relations OF
the United States and other nations
except Germany, and 10 will make this
undeniably clear. Il will leave no loop
hole FOR the injection into the Ameri-
can German controversy OF any side is
sues or any claim that the United
States has offered 20 combat the policy
Of any other nation or group Of ma.
tions for the concessions as 10 naval
war policy which the note demands Of
Germany.
The note will say in the plainest pos
sible words that II the United states
900, ~ in the future shall take up the
question Of interferences with neutral
overseas commerce by any % Ger
many's enemies it Will be separate