Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-06-12

N1SHinAlhnt INUt AAs-~'pAlhlSit7-
more pronounced than It has been
since the diplomatic correspondence
with Germany over the sea zones Of
war began-was manifest today in
official quarters here over the pros
poets for a peaceful outcome of the
pending controversy between Ger
many and the United States.
The American note presented 90
Tho Berlin foreign office today by
Ambassador Gerard. was Interpreted
on all sides as decidedly friendly and
leaving the way open 10 a satisfactory
solution. with honor 10 both sides.
Officials made 1t clear that the note
purposely had been 'phrased so as to
reiterate the earnestness Of the
United states with respect 10 the
principles of humanity and interna-
tional law and at the same time to
afford Germany an opportunity with
dignity TO make her practice square
with the principles expressed
Early Note TO England.
1t was officially stated today that
"a note would soon be sent TO Great
Britain ana her allies insisting on a
change In the operation of the block
ade conducted by them so as To con-
form with the principles of interna-
tional law forbldding Interference
with trade in non-cOntraband ar
ticles passing to and from bolllger-
ent country through coniinguousl
neutral country This, II was general
ly believed. would be an important
factor in convincing the German gov
ernment that the United States
would maintain the same vigorous
position on the fundamentals in IN
ternational law with respect to the
allies as has been the case IN the
American correspondence with Ger
many.
Bpyan's Statement n Factor.
The statement isseed tonight By
William Jennings Bryan revealed
that while secretary Of state, Bryan
favored the sending Of note urging
prompt adherence by the allies ia the
requests Of the american note oil
March 80 TO Great Britain and
France concerning the order-in-coun-
ell Mr. Bryan disclosed that the
president had differed with him as 10
the time when the note would be
sent. but that the intention to send
such communication was fixed
Close reading in diplomatic quar-
ters Of the American note TO Ger
many presented by Ambassador Ger
ard today, the second since the Lusi-
tania was sunk, brought out variety
of predictions and views as TO the
manner in which Germany would re-
ply
Germany Can Accedc Gracefully.
There was general feeling Of
confidence, however, that Germany
would accept some Of the several
avenues Of approach, purposely in |
cluded in the note by the American
government 50 as TO make possible |
a friendly settlement
Much Importance was attached to |
the statement Of the Willingness Of |
the United States to exercise its good !
offices as between the belligerents in /
any attempt 10 come to an under (
by which the character and I
Of the war upon the sea 1
may be changed . This. II was be-
lieVed in many quarters, might result I
IN correspondence that might ulti- |
inately lead TO peace negotiations It !
was learned, too that copies Of the /
American note to Germany had been |
cabled to the American embassies at
London, Paris. Pelrograd and Rome /
for the Information Of the ambassa-
doris there and that copies would be
deposited with the respective foreign
office with those capitals
Peace Proposals Possible.
This procedure enables Great Bfi- /
tain and her allies to take cognizanee
Of the virtual invitation Of the United
states to the beligerents TO make
affecting maritime war
fare and il is suggested that out of it
may grow a modus vivendi or tenn
poraiy arrangement whereby the
rights Of neutrals or belligerents
would not be given up curing the
progress OF the war, but changes ef-
fected go as TO mitigate the terrors or
The conflict and afford safety to non
nombatants and neutrals on the high
seas
The resignation OF Mr. Bryan be-