New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-07-06
KAISER FAVORS
DRAFT IN HAND
IFS Language Discussed by
American Envoy and
Foreign Office.
DETAILS UNCERTAIN
Kaiser Willing to Modify, but
Not Abandon, Submarine
Warfare.

p,-,,n. July s (vis London, July 6)~-
,-s,,minary exchange Of views Is
.oT proceeding between the United
s.,... and Germany regarding the
s..,-s Of the forthcoming German
.,,lv 70 the American note respecting
..tr,-re warfare and the Lusitania
,..,5.,t This IS responsible for the
S.l,v IN the delivery Of the German
~. .be transmission Of which TO the
In,rjean government had been eI-
n. efforts Of the diplomats on both
ode, are directed toward evolving
,bropeh an informal discussion, for
rn,, for a note which would be ac-
,,,,sb,s both TO Germany and the
r-1,.sd States. and it Is believed that
,,s note when it is presented end pub
p,bsd will have a reasonable chance
O., furnishing basis for a satisfactory
,ettlement Of the submarine problem.
In eonsonance with this plan, the
German Under Secretary for Foreign
Aesirs DR.. Alfred Zimmerman, and the
American Ambassador, James W. Ger
s-d had a conference on Saturday, at
vbi,b the nature Of the draft Of the
note as elaborated in the German con
fcre7ces was outlined TO the ambassa-
dor and discussed from various angles.
Washington Kept Informed.
II IS understood that Mr.. Gerard has
informed the State Department at
Washington fully as 70 the outline OF
the note. and instructions from that
6epartment are awaited before further
steps are taken.
The greatest reserve IS being main
tanned by both sides in the interval.
Omcials Of the German Foreign Of
fee have for several days denied them
selves TO American newspaper callers,
10 prevent the nature Of the delibera-
tions from leaking out, and although
the character Of the German proposals
s a. first considered Is known with
fair accuracy, the nature Of the propo-
sails In the draft under consideration
yesterday, which has received the En-
peror's approval, Is being most care
fully guarded. There is reason to be-
lleye, however, that these have IN view
the attainment Of some means for in
suring the safety Of Americans travel
ling on passenger ships, possibly by
some plan Of certifying the cargoes Of
the vessels
Details Of the plan present greater
difficulties than the principle itself,
because the Germans wish TO preserve
as great freedom Of action as posi-
bic 10 interfere with shipments Of war
supplies % Great Britain.
i is pointed out in certain quarters
that the German government IS ami
mated by q sincere desire 20 go as far
IN providing for the safety at sea Of
Americans travelling on lawful Occa-
sious" as consistent with military ne
cessit.es and the force of German pub
lie opinion, and this IS force that IS
certain TO be taken into account.
Confident of Solution.
Il Is believed, however, that by the
present plan Of a preliminary inter
change Of views solution may be
found which would 20 long way tow
ard meeting tho American wishes.
The term passenger ships" Is used
adyisedly for 10 appears 10 be no long
er a question of torpedOing American
shlps IN the war zone. IL Is pointed
out that the American desires IN this
direction have already been met 20 the
fullest degree by Germany, which Is
animated by the most sincere desire 10
avoid any attacks on American craft.
Il appears to be equally not a ques-
ton, so far as Germany is concerned,
o. abandoning the submarine warfare
against hostile merchantmen general
", much as this might be desired by
american opinion on humanitarian
grounds. The recent successes OF the
herman submarines against vessels OF
BIZ tonnage and great speed have aug
mented the desire Of the German pub
iie and press for a continuance Of the
campaign the effectiveness of which is
no longer questioned here. Much
weight is laid too, on the German con-
'enuon that the submarine campaign
against British commerce Is no longer
campaign against helpless merchant
men
i IS further contended that so long
Is Great Britain does not withdraw
her instruction regarding attacks on
tubmarines it will he impossible for
Germany TO conduct her submarine
Campaign as considerably as might be
desired
UprmanU CaekiuO