South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-06-15
GERMANY WILL
TAKE SOME TIME
TO DRAFT REPLY
Despite Prospect of Delay in
Answer 10 Wilson's RejOin-
der Hope of Adjustment Con-
tinueS TO Rise in u. S.

WASHINGTON, June 15.-Notwith-
standing authoritative reports from
Berlin that it will require consider
able time" for Germany to frame her
reply TO the United States note, the
belief continued here today that an
amicable adjustment of the differences
between this government and that Of
the kaiser will result from the present
correspondence.
Persons close to Prest Wilson say
that he feels encouraged over the
general outlook and throughout offic-
ialdom generally there exists an in
creasing optimism. Those who have
discussed the situation with the pres
ident and some of his official advisers
during the past few days, have left
with the impression that they regard
the chance of an amicable agreement
as better than at any time since the
Lusitania was tOrpedoed.
Washington is at loss 10 under
stand. however. the full meaning of
the Berlin reports which say that tire
German governments reply will be
extensive. touching so many points
involved in the negotiOns that it will
be necessary to collect evidence from
many sources
What this government desires is a
direct answer to its demand that Ger
many afford Americans safety on the
high seas and there is Just a bit Of
concern as to the so-called necessity
for the collection Of evidence. IL is
assumed in some quarters that this
statement NAV refer to Germany 5
possible intention to attempt TO back
up her original claim that the Lusi-
tania w1s an armed vessel and that
she carried contraband of war ma
terials.
Situation is Clearer.
Despite this prospect OF delay the
situation appears clearer than IL has
been for several weeks past and there
is confidence that Germany will make
a reply that will not be evasive or
tend 10 further parleying.
There is a we'll developed idea in
certain high quarters here that Ger
many is working her way around TO
peace overtuTes not only with the
United States. but her own enemies
who actually are engaged in conflict,
although nc confirmation of these re-
ports has been obtained. If Germany
desires peace, as reported. IT is IN
cOnceivale 10 those in authority here
that she should reply to the American
note I'm such a way as TO ALLEVIATE this
nation.
The favorable comment on the sec
ond Wilson note by the representative
newspapers of Germany and the lack
OF jingoistic utterances in the press of
the kaiser's empire. tends TO strength
en- the hope here that the German
reply is TO be satisfactory. part
Of this friendliness exhibited in Ger
man comment on the second Wilson
note. probahl- is attributable to the
agreement Of the United States to
broach the subject of the food
blockade" to Great Britain.
Ofcr Meets Approval
Germany has insisted all along
that her submarine warfare is in re-
prisal and that would not have been
iraugurated but for the blockade OF
England which German thinks is try
ing TO "starve them out The offer
OF Pres't Wilson TO lend the friendly
Offices Of the American government
10 an adjustment OF this controversy
is believed 10 have met with the Ger
man approval The sending OF the
American note TO the capitals Of the
warning nations practically served
notice on Great Britain that the
United States would be glad to act
as adviser in the submarine and
blockade controversy
William ]. Bryan. former secretary
or state. who resigned rather than
sign the American note which is now
before the German government. was
due 70 return 10 Washington today
after a two days rest al old Point
Comfort. Va. The ex-premier has
promised 10 issue a final statement
giving his views as 10 the causes for
the present war. This statement. also,
is expected further 10 reflect Mr.
Bryan's peace ideas.