The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-06-11
Washington Wonders What
Portion Of Note 80 Bellig.
erent rs to Cause Resigna-
ton Of Bryan.
DOCUMENT PACIFIC
Gives Germany Opportunity
to Accede to. Demand Of u.
S. for Freedom Of High
Seas.
BULLETIN.

BULLETIN. -
BERLIN, June 11.-Adoptins .
pelfey Of cautious waiting, the
German newspapers thlo morning
United States note which has been
received by Ambassador Gerard
for transmission to the German
foreign office. There was an at
mosphere OF tense expectation In
press and government circles over
the contents OF the domument.
"Ameriea" 10 the caption upon an
article prominently displayed by
the lokal Anzeieer In the position
usually reserved by the newspaper
for COMMUNICATIONS Of the utmost
importance. This article advises
. waiting policy on the part Of the
German government until It 10 a.
eertalned what the final statement
Of President Wilson will be.
WASHINGTON, June 11.-Firm in
its demand that Germany must give
assurance that the lives of American
citizens must be safeguarded, and that
the lives Of non-combatants can not
lawfully or rightfully be put in jeop-
ardy by the capture or destruction of
an unresisting merchantman. Presi-
dent Wilson's second note on the de-
struction Of the Lusitania Is before
the German officials today, and official
and diplomatic Washington began q
period of waiting for word from Ber-
lin that will determine the future re-
lations of the nations.
The next few days will develop. IL
is believed. whether Germany's atti-
tude will be such that diplomatic re-
lations between the two countries may
be continued or whether steps must
be taken to convince the German gov
ernnent Of the earnestness of; the
United States. q
Note Regarded Pacific.
The second Wilson note has created
a generally favorable impression in
Washington, although 1t does not con-
tain language as strong as was ex.
pected by many after reading the
resignation Of Secretary Of State Viii
liam J. Bryan.
1t is held here that the second VIII
son note still keeps open the door to
diplomatic settlement 1t does not
force a quarrel on Germany IL that
nation desires to remain friendly with
an old-time friend
While the note brushes aside such
contentious of Germany as relate to
the alleged fact that the Lusitania
was an armed vessel and an auxiliary
to the naval forces of Great Britain.
Germany was informed that IL she
possesses proof of this fact. the United
States would be glad to receive the
proof. but its present official informa.
tion Is that this claim is in error.
Cancellation Seen.
This feature of the note IL regarded
here as conciliatory and as indicating
the desire of this government to be
for the freedom of the seas and the
safety Of American citizens and prop
erty.
Another portion of the note which
is regarded as favorable to an ulti-
mate understanding through diplo-
matte channels of existing differences
between the United States and Ger.
many is that declaring the willingness
Of this government to use its good
offices with Great Britain to end the
bread war"
The United States accedes to the
German suggestion and says that II
would be considered a privilege by this
government to be a party to negotia'
tions which may bring about better
understanding by which the charac-
ter of and conditions of war upon the
sea may be changed"
Country Wants Peace.
1t is recognized here that the United
States at this time can do no more
than offer its services, but the acqui-
escense in the suggestion Of Germany
is expected to contribute to the hoped
for feeling in Germany that the Unit
ed States really is desirous of being
of service in the present international
conflict, although she can not modi-
fy her own demands as to the rights OF
the United States.
There was considerable speculation
here today as to what portion OF the
note Mr.. Bryan considered SO unfa-
vorable that he refused to affix his
sentation Of the governments position.
but its actual language is construed as
being no stronger-if as firm-as that
contained in the note which the now
retired secretary Of state did sign. The
impression. therefore. is held here,
that Mr.. Bryan resigned not because
of what the note contained, but what 1t
does not contain; that the former sec
retary wanted arbitration and parley
over the facts" which the German
government asked this government to
consider.