The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-07-23

Proposed Cotton Pool.
WASHINGTON, July 23.-Informal
proposal that British interests form q
gigantic cotton pool" to buy Amer
tca's cotton supply arc not altogether
satisfactory to American cotton grow
ers. It was learned today. Southern
senator's and representatives declared
the price, and not the purchaser Is
the vital point.
Fears were expressed that IN Eng.
lish pool would not pay enough, even
II It bought the bulk Of the American
product
State department oficials said such
an arrangement would have to be
made directly between the private In
terests involved. The department was
willing, however, to assist in any
negotiations.
The British proposal is that the
government set aside $4,000, 900 to
buy American cotton which in peace
times, would ordinarily have gone to
England's enemies and neutrals, after
which the British would put cotton on
their contraband list. It was not ON
cial, however.
No Sign Of Break.
rBy Charles p. Stewart, United Press
Staff Correspondent
WASHINGTON. July 23.-No sign
that an immediate break with Ger
many Is expected to result from the
latest American note to Berlin, was
discernfble in administration circles
here today.
The state department had been adj
vised only unofhcially by the United
Press that the note had reached Am
bassador Gerard. It had been antici-
psted. however, as well as that the
message would be delivered to For
eign Minister Won Jagow today.
A speedy reply was not looked for.
The note did not call for one. Ger
many were advised that another Incl
dent like that of the Lusitania, In
volvtng loss Of American lives, would
be considered "unfrtepdly." II no such
incident occurred, it was said, it did
not necessarily follow that there
would ever be an answer Ultimate
ly, however. 1t was known that one
was anticipated.
President Wilson and Secretary
Lansing proved their lack of anxiety
for the immediate, future by prepar-
ing to leave Washington.
Within twenty-four hours, IL was
said, the president would be on his
way to Cornish, N. H.. to finish his
vacation. After final conference
with him, Secretary Lansing left
shortly after noon for Manchester by
the Sea. TO spend Saturday and Sun
day with Colonel e. M. House. the
presidents closest adviser. He e.
pected to be back Monday.
CnrNo<avr Adaa M
head of the state department in LAns-
ing's absence.
With the German note actually de-
livered, administration officials have
turned their attention to the prospec-
tive communication to England de-
manding modification of British e.
strictions on American foreign trade.
Lansing said it would be several
days before this communication
would be finished. 1t will not be trans
mitted to London until after the
president returns from Cornish, a
week or ten days hence.
New British prize court rulings
may make changes necessary In the
tentative drafts, Lansing said.
Collector Malone OF the Port Of
New York reported to Secretary Nc
Adoo today concerning his investiga-
ton of the Orduna incident and had a
talk with the president, presumably
on the same subject, but the nature
both. Of his report and conversation,
was withheld for the time
President to Leave Soon,
WASHINGTON, July 23.-President
Wilson will leave Washington soon for
another short vacation trip at Cornish,
n. H., the white house announced to-
day.
Probably 1t will be within twenty
four hours, that he may spend Sun.
day with his family at the summer
capital" it was stated. He will take
with him many papers and will do
considerable work. He expects to be
gone week or ten days.
Before leaving, the president will
announce many appointments and
probably will select state depart
ment counsellor.
1t was also understood the president
is about to make several Nebra ska
federal appointments. held up because
of friction between former. Secretary
Bryan and Senator Hitchcock.