Imperial Valley press., 1915-06-15
Foreign Policy Is
Still Big Question

Washington, June 15.-The presi-
dent told callers today that America
is doing its utmost to encourage
peace, but the belligerents' attitude
limits his efforts. He said he hoped
Colonel +. NJ. House would visit Wash
ington soon.
House has returned from the war
zone and will tell the president the
European capitals sentiments. Will
son denied that House had been hur-
riedly recalled.
Discussion regarding Britan's pos
slble answer to the impending protest
against neutral shipping interference
has taken precedence over the Ger
man situation. 1t is rumored that
Britain intends flatly to deny the
American contention that American
commerce is suffering.
British newspapers are urging cot
ton embargo, lest cotton reaches Ger
many.
The South is ir1itated, as a fine
crop is expected
Any beIligerent action depressing
prices certainly will be investigated
by Congress.
Berlin, June 15.-Ambassador Ger
ard expects to confer personally with
the Kaiser before Germany's new re-
ply starts for Washington DR.. Meyer
Gerhard has arrived at Christiana,
Norway, en- route to Berlin carrying
special Won Bernstorff reports. He
will submit the information to Won
Jagow, who will report to the Kais-
er. Then Gerard will meet the Kais-
Ir.
1t is believed here that Britain has
notified America Of its willingness to
modify the German blockade, provid-
ing Germany modifies summarizing,
hence Wilson's new mediation offer in
his last note.
London, June 1.-THE British gov
ernment has opened a formal investi-
cation Of the Lusitania disaster. Wit
nesses told narrowing stories. Lord
Mersey presided when the court con-
vcned in Central hall, Westminster.
Sir Edward Carson, attorney general,
representing the Board of Trade, made
the opening statement and called the
submarine crew "murderers violating
every law Of humanity" He denied
that the Lusitania was armed or car
ried troops and declared ,, possibly 3,
torpedoes struck her. He proposed to
prove the "American contention" that
the Lusitania was unarmed.
Captain w. T. Turner testified and
denied that guns were carried.
Long Distance BOmbardment.
Paris, June 15.-The Germans have
shelled Compiegne, As miles northeast
of Paris. it is officially announced
Long rangers, the same as bombarded
Dunkirk, are operated from concealed
positions. French aviators have vain
ly attempted to locate them
Ring Around Goritz.
Rome, June 15.-The iron ring
around Goritz has been drawn closer,
despite intense heat, General Cadorna
has reported. The Austrians have
vainly attempted to dislodge the Ital-
ians crossing the Isonzo river and AL
pine soldiers have routed the Austri-
o,e ia tho Nolaio Inc
Seven Billions Spent.
London, June 15.-Premier Asquith
has asked the Commons to appropri-
ate n new war fund of $1,216,620,OO0.
Britain has spent more than $1,000
000e00 already.
On West Front.
Petrograd, June 15.-The Teutons
the west front. On battle front DO
miles wide minor German successes
are admitted, but it is stated the Rus
sian positions are impregnanle.
RumOr Denied
London, June 15.-The official press
bureau has denied that the dread
naught Agamemnon has been sunk in
the Dardanelles.
Naval Losses.
London. June 15.-Premier Asquith
told the Commons today that the Brit
ish navy casualties to June 1 totaled
1887.
Feeding the Fishes.
London, June 15.-The trawler Ar
gyll has been summarized and sail
ors perished.