Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-06-07
Diplomacy May AT Last Come
Into Its Own and End
European Struggle
FOREIGN BANKERS HAVE
BEGUN TO DECRY WAR
Note To Germany Held Up
But Firm Content Of. Dis
patch Is Unchanged
BY JOHN EDWIN NEvIN.
UNITED Press Staff CorresnonJor+

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Washington, June 7.-While IRA 70
Joiner to Germany was still in tbe bon5,
oI PRESIDENT Wilson today, indefinite
,,amors of the possible ending of rho
european war were being circulated m
diplomatic circles. -
lneSe rumors came on the heels of
NInts from German circles Saturday
tnat diplomacy circles might soon be py.
Pected to gain the ascendancy over mil.
ltary force, They were intnpgibIe and
'uclr source was unknown. But they an.
paTehtly came from international bank.
'rs VINO are naturally interested in
peace. !"
diplomats refused today to comment
on the peace rumors, yet they are anx.
louS 10 learn whether there is any con.
aectlon between the peace talk and the
ialIure of the United States to forward
It's renewed demand upon Germany for
recognition of American rights under
International law.
President Wilson is displeased with
le speculation os to the contents Of his
rcioiner to Germany. At the state de.
partment it was officially explained il
would follow the policy of this gov.
'Syoment's originated note to Berlin of
t,SSotuevy 10, which was repeated ON
way 70, following the sinking of the
huSl'ania, These notes plainly stated
lhe right Of Americans to travel safpl,
upon the high seas and in the lottcr
Communication the president declared
no word or act" would be admitted IA
sg'Vrc' these rights in the protecting
" American citizens
~ was suggested today in explanation
OI the delay in forwarding tho latest
"o'e 20 Germany that President Wilson
gm'ay be waiting for further word from
6erlln' The German note which foi.
loNeu the president s Lusitana com.
"uniicotlon was not an answer, but nm
INJURY There is, therefore, nothing ia
prevent an addition being made TO the
COMMUNICATION.
, ne only Official word today was that
suc relolnder is completed and will be
Vg,'"ed IVgg!,""lued upon orders from President
secretary Bryan conferred with the
aa,.,t ,gs'uent Tor an hour today. 49, .
u'U"Veu atterward that when the note
lie. ''' law Will oe f'"@I puo'
30 VICE the note has been in the hands
y, ,uc STATE department to be coded and
,tur"arded to Berlin and twice il I'm,
1 g,en recalled by the president for fur
nSr consideration.
Inc president Is repoinder will not be
5%pr"orded tonight, as was plannel
IOunSelIor Robert Lansing or ,,,- -r,ue
Po''ment announced this afternoon.
a IS now believed the note NAV be-
'IPa'ched to Berlin late tomorrow
.LI friends of the administration assert
Jaa. %a, tne delay in dispatching the presi
o'G, ogl! s rejoinder is justified by the nee
"SgIty OF making the note so clear tbal
ulreet answer from Germany will he
;suaNo'uGble. Others hint that pressure
~ 1e'ng brought to bear to so amend IN,
I'M. ihg 'uat further exchanges will be pos
pr rs no secret that Secretary
'lun Is opposed to the tone of finality
,n.. "''u ny the communication insisting
TJ. 5'eognition Of the rights Of tho
T,teu r,u states under international law
,.i". president explained to BRYAN
%,Nulely why it is necessary for the adj
a,Ss' 'u,s' ration to stand firmly upon II,
goo,n,u'eiy position, and Bryan reluc
rr, withdrew his objections He nc,
,,, t'el ms chiefs Judgment, but with.
'"hPulshing his own beliefs.