Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-03

States will make no further efforts to
bring about peace in Europe until 1t
has received word that it's good Offices
will be received by both sides in the
conflict. This was stated hero today
in discussion Of the message from Pope
Benedict. From the fact that the vail
can is in close touch with Austria, the
construction placed by officials on the
'pope's message 10 that tho Germanic
powers will be willing to discuss peace
at this time. It was stated by those
in closest touch with the administra-
tion that similar word will have to be
received from Great Britain and her
allies before the president makes any
move.
U. 8. Friend Of All.
President Wilson has made It clear
several times that his original offer Of
his services TO bring about peace still
stands, and that he will do everything
possible to further the movement. Tho
United States. however. WIN do nothing
likely 70 endAnger tts position - q
friend to all bslligsreuts.
The popSis message will not be made
public BY this government altho there
could be no objection II Cardinal Glib
bons gives Il out. Enough Of the con-
tents 10 known, however. to give basis
for, indieatinG that Austria, Germapy
ana Turkey are not sverset 70 -disouss-
ing peace.
May Arbitrats Life Loss Payments.
The American position toward q
method Of fixing repAration for lives
and property lost In German sub
marine operations, such as the Lusi-
tania and the Arabic, has not been
finally determined, but there probably
will 5e no opposition tn fixing the
amounts by arbitration.
An arbitration, however, could cover
only the extent Of damages and not
the question Of principle that unarmed
merchant ships must not be sunk with
out warning and opportunity for the
escape Of non -combatants.
Berlin dispatches. apparently Off
cially inspired. saying Count Won
Bernstorff, the German ambassador,
has wide discretionary powers to speak
for his government in the final nego-
tiations in submarine warfare. have
caused a large measure Of gratifica-
tion among American officials, who
have many evidences Of the ambas
sador's efforts to prevent a break be-
tween Germany and the United States.
S;.ss ssn,s German Tarnra-
Those who are in position to know
say the message makes clear the belief
of his holiness that he has the sympa-
thetic support of Austria Hungary and
Italy. which are Catholic countries. and
Germany. They say further that there
Is information in regard to the terms
which Austria Hungary and Germany
would be prepared to accept.
For example. the independence Of
Poland which Is q Catholic country,
is q feature Of the peace plan.
Wilson Wary Of Mediation.
While in thorough sympathy with
the humanitarian desire Of the pope
and ready and willing at q propitious
moment to aid the belligerents in re-
solving their differences. the president
holds the opinion that not good but
harm might come thru action by the
United States at this time. However,
the president expressed to the cardinal
his qualification over the reception of
the message.
But to take action, that is another
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