Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-08-29
present Negotiations Re-
karded as Most Momentous
Of Kind in History.
VAR IS TO SECURE
FREEDOM OF SEAS
|ormany and America Having Same
Acceptance of Offer OF
vediation Possible to Germany,
and Result May BE End Of War.

Washington, Aug. 2S.-The govern
,ents of the United States and Ger
NAV are now engaged in diplomatic
egotiations, which, because of the
tremendous issues involved, may pro-
erly he regarded as the most mo-
bertous of their kind in the history
the world.
The goal at which they are aiming,
nd toward which they are now pre-
airing to make the preliminary adj
ances. is nothing less than the ter
pination of the greatest war the
ord has ever seen.
The steps by which this situation
As developed are as follows:
First. the United States made de-
nands on Germany for satisfaction
or certain acts. PREPARATION for the
pss of American lives, and assur-
noes that in the future Germany
hould conduct her submarine war
Ire, so far as it affects Americans,
1 strict accordance with the recog-
lied rules of international law.
Second. Germany reply to this was
n attempt to justify her course OF
onduct but reserving her final state
bent of position in answer to this
Oyernment's specific demand. She
pok pains, however, to recall to the
ttention of the United States that
be had noted with satisfaction this
pNntFys proposals. made earlier in
he war, with view of paving the
ay to mOdus vivendi between Ger
hany and Great Britain. for the con-
uct of the maritime war.
Diplomacy Avoids DirectneSs.
Third, the United States then re-
eated its original demands for the
rejection Of American lives and, ap-
|arently taking the hint contained in
ne German communication. suggest
q in such form that it might reas-
nably be accepted as an intended
nducement that she would be glad
act as a go-between for Germany
md Great Britain to obtain an under
handing by which the character and
condition of the war upon the seas
plight be changed.
Fourth, the form in which this sug-
estlon was made not being sufficient
definite for the German govern
nent. it made reply which was
qaally indefinite and unsatisfactory,
aa suggested again that it would be
iad to avail itself of the good offices
the president of the United States.
N the direction of the lofty ideal
tne freedom of the seas"
ruth. this brought about the re-
'at which Germany desired. The
'nted States reiterated it's original
demands and coupled with them a
Jennie offer to act as the common
..'end who may be privileged to
3assest way" to the belligerents, by
s"'cn the freedom of the seas might
Obtained. This gave Germany the
Spportanlty to concede all the points
,aue oy the United States and in the
"e breath to accept the suggestion
-. "eu.ation on the freedom of the
inns was of supreme import
ance to Germany.
ne form in which the note was
con,s was such that Germany
~. accept the offer of mediation
t,au aout appearing to attach condi.
'o NJ 70 her concessions.
y M.ashlneton Sees Hope for Peace.
|.h IL can be stated authoritatively in
ma s connection that when Germany
con ass her final reply in the pending
|tioa a (, there will be no sugges.
, ,st mat the United States shall. in
mss;a n lor her assurances. proceed tc
|Ge, u,a.e between the two belligerents
sm"o any will simply accept all the
| ii IT, made by this government
|con.s NO last note, which include. oil
| Il is me suggestion of mediation.
/ er M - IN the proposed mediation ov.
in, ,ae freedom of the seas that wash.
thu v y" sees hope of a termination O,
cret t: Germany has made no Sc.
|hp to "at she considers this war is be-
seas '' aaa for the freedom of the
dersto"aaaa PRESIDENT Wilson. it is un
nauo oa, IS of the same view
CENT ,opments now await the re
port !, t th Berlin of the official re
rine -. Tue commander of the s,,bma
departms . sank the Arabic. The stat,
Amha.a"ent expects to receive from
|av ailah,a Gerard as soon as it i,
note VIE, the German government
ayowaI a -. is expected to make dis
aration o. the act and offer full rep
With thi ior tne loss Of American lives
ernmsnts out of the way. the two gov
lusitan;ss Will take up and settle tn