Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-02
SPECULATION IN WASHINGTON
AS TO MOTIVE BACK OF WELD.
ING TO UNITED STATES.
CONCESSIONS TO THIS
NATION INDICATE PLANS
Friendship Of United States Whom
Peace Negotiations Are Opened VAL
liable Asset to kaissr's Government
Opponents Of Expansion in Ger.
many Reported to Have Upper Hand.
Especial Correspondence

Washington, Sept. 2.-What is the
motive of Germany back of her SEEM
ing willingness to yield, at least in
large measure. to the demands of this
country in regard to submarine war
fare?
One view entertained in well-advised
quarters here is that Germany is anx-
ious to clear the way for peace nego-
tiations. The German government is
said to believe that if the submarine
issue is out of the way, this govern
ment will take more friendly attitude
toward Germany. This would be help
full to Berlin in many ways, once
peace movement were initiated.
Talk in some qaurters here is that
the opponents Of expansion in Ger
many are likely to prevail and that
Germany is getting ready to move. in
indirect fashion, for peace, on the
basis of giving up Belgium and making
other concessions.
Too much stress is not being placed
on views of this sort in Washington,
for the reason that officials do not be-
lieve they ought to be too confident I'M
til they are out Of the woods.
Other Reasons Advanced.
Other interesting reasons are being
advanced for the change Of German at
titude, or supposed change. One is the
financial situation. Another Is that in
the present delicate state Of things
with respect to the Balkans Germany
was unwilling to have break with the
United States lest it throw the waver-
ing Balkan powers against the kaiser.
Among the phases Of the submarine
situation which is the cause of much
talk mere is report that the German
government ordered modification of
its submarine warfare methods after
the Lusitania case but that the order
was prevented by Won Tirpitz from
reaching the submarine commanders.
The story goes that it was on account
OF the failure OF the German admiralty
to do this that the Arabic was sunk.
Eager to Win Peace While Victor.
The kaiser is credited with desiring
to en1 the war now, while he Is an
acknowledged victor and is able to
exact the price OF triumph In the read
justments that viii lbe sanctioned by
the peace congress.
To bring about peace at this time the
son, head of the foremost neutral
power of the world.
Evidence is accommodating that this
aim on the part of the German en-
peror accounts for his sudden decision
to court the friendship and esteem of
the president :: yielding &c Nj. WI
sons demands in regard to the conduct
of the submarine warfare.
kaiser's Quick Change.
The torpedoing of the Arabic, which
cost the lives of two American citi-
zens, brought President Wilson face to
face with the question of backing up
his bold words with deeds the country
was not prepared to perform.
Then, to the establishment even of
administration officials, Germany dis
avowed the act of it's submarine COM
mander in the case of the Arabic and
embarked upon policy of Cancellation
of the United States, eliminating in
the acceptance of the American de-
mands in the submarine controversy
by Ambassador Won Rernstcrff 1T
Washington today.
More Moves to Win Aid.
incidentally. it may be said. that the
quiescence of Germany in President
Wilson's contentious for the observance
of International law, is only beginning
III. the campaign launched by Berlin to
win the favor of the American people.
The desire of Germany to possess the
friendship of the United States will be
manifested in many ways in the near
future, according to close associates of
the German ambassador, who frankly
points out that the action of Berlin
has removed a serious handicap at
critical moment from the efforts Of the
envoy.
GOLFERS IN POOR FORM.