Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-03-06
Context of Germany's Re
ply to America Is
Made Public.
GARRISON IS ACTIVE
London Seeks Wilson's
Opinion on Her Com
mercial Embargo.

WASHINGTON, March 4.-Publi-
cation of the official text of the Ger
man governments reply to the Amer
lean proposals for an abandonment OF
submarine warfare and the shipment
Of foodstuffs to the civilian popula-
ton Of a bellgerent was the only step
taken by the United States govern
ment today in connection with the
maritime situation as it effects neu-
trails.
The state department declined to
give out the text of the American pro-
posals because they are still under
consideration by Great Britain and
her allies. Until some reply is re
ceiVed from the allies it is unlikely
that any further move will be made
by the United States though prepar-
alton of a protest to Great Britain's
declaration OF an embargo on COM
merce between Germany and neutrals
has been begun by law officers of the
government.
Reports from London that Great
Britain was solicitious about Ameri-
can opinion on her declaration of a
commercial embargo were read with
much interest today. Sir Cecil Spring
Rice, the British ambassador called
on Secretary Garrison during the day,
and it was reported generally that he
had sought unofficially to learn Mr..
Garrison's views.
Garrison is Adviser.
The secretary of war, by reason Of
his long legal training, has been ac-
tive among the presidents advisers in
discussing legal phases Of the war. He
would not discuss his conference with
the British ambassador beyond saying
Il was unofficial
To date the United States govern
ment has pending five separate nego-
tiations, all related to the subject OF
maratime warfare and the rights OF
neutrals:
First, Great Brltain's preliminary
observations and complete reply to
the American protest of December
2S. concerning the treatment of
American commerce generally by the
British fleet, has not been answered,
being superseded so far as considera-
ton is concerned by other and more
pressing developments.
second. Great Britain's reply to the
American warning against response
bility that would seem to be i'm
posed should Americen vessels be at
tackled on account OF fictitious use of
neutral flags, has not been answered.
The United States is expected TO
Third, Germany's reply 90 the
United States note that Germany
would be held to strict accountability
for attacks on American vessels or
lives In the new marine war zone,
has also been left Unanswered. This,
too, probably will be continued in
further correspondence only insofar
as II relates to the general situation,
the warning given being regarded as
adequately conserving American
rights.
Fourth, the proposals 10 Germany
and Great Britain for the removal Of
mines. the abandonment of submar-
inc warfare on merchant ships and an
agreement by which the civilian pop
ulation of a beligerent may import
food supplies and conditional contra
band If the distribution is supervised
by American organizations or agen-
ces. have been answered thus far by
Germany alone. An answer from
Great Britain IL still awaited.
Fifth, tho American government
has under consideration the most
recent note from Great Britain and
France announcing their intention to
stop all commerce between Germany
and neutral countries. A reply TO this
communication also is under consid-
Grafton.