Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-05-21

bassador Gerard and will then be
translated from the German before
being transmitted to the United
States.
Official Washington is talking OF lit
tie else than the note. The practically
unanimous approval given it in the
editorial comment of the American
press, the statements of governors,
senators, and members of the house,
was REINFORCED by an incessant
stream of messages from persons OF
every political party and from a va
riety of organizations and associations.
President Wilson told his callers he
was deeply grateful and appreciated
the patriotic support that was being
given him on every side.
Silence at German Embassy.
In diplomatic quarters there was
wide discussion of the note to Ger
many. Among representatives of the
allied powers the document was ap-
proved as we'll as by neutral ENJOYS,
many Of whom obtained copies from
the state department. The German
embassy--the one place where it was
natural to look for some inkling OF in
timation of what Cermany's position
would be-remaine6 silent.
The German ambassador told in
Quirers later that he knew absolutely
nothing of the position of his govern.
ment, because he had received no COM
munication and naturally would not
until the note itself was presented
He declined TO express himself for
publication. Some of his friends said
later the ambassador was pleased with
the friendly tone of the note and was
himself hopeful and confident that the
questions in dispute could be satisfac-
torily settled through diplomacy.
Delay In Reply improbable.
IN all quarters 1t was believed Ger
many would not delay her reply, but
high officials of the German govern
ment would take it under considera-
ton when it arrived in Berlin. The
belief was held by we'll informed Eur
opean diplomats that Germany would
consider carefully the military ad-
vantages Of continued attack on ene-
my merchant ships and probably
would consent to abandon them only
If food supply was in some way guar
anteed, as German confidence is strong
that the allies can be kept at bay in
the eastern and western theaters Of
war indefinitely. The effect on Ger
many's position in the possible entry
of Italy into the war is another factor
which trained diplomats think will be
taken into consideration by Germany
in determining whether she will aban.
don her powerful weapon of attack
the submarine-to destroy enemy
commerce.
The fact that Germany once before
had agreed to give up her submarine
warfare if she could obtain the unre-
stricted passage of foodstuffs and raw
materials to her civilian population
was commented upon by many diplo-
mats as making it not difficult for her
to comply with the American position
and satisfy national pride in Germany.
u. S. Expects Prompt Action.
While the United States is expecting
prompt action from Germany in guar
anteeing there will be no repetition of
such a tragedy as sinking the Lusi-
tania, diplomatic construction Of the
vital issues raised on points of mari
time law probably would not be re-
jected by the American government,
if, as many dipl0matists think, Ger
many would of her own initiative sus-
pend all submarine attacks on mer-
chantmen even Of belligerent nation
atty, while notes were being ex-
changed.
Wilson's Personal Hopes.
Firstly, the President personally
hopes that the German government Is
as anxious as is the United States to
maintain friendly relations.
Secondly, and, despite the many
stories current, this is the exact truth
the administration has not decided
just what the next step must be,
should Germany defy this country.
The President is considering this
question. He leans toward the sug-
gestion that to break diplomatic rela-
tions would be the most emphatic way
of convincing Germany that he is in
earnest. He has been told, however,
by men who should know, that under
present conditions, with a world az
war, such a breaking must be consid-
cred a prelude TO hostilities and that
if he goes so far he might as well go
the limit" and accompany the break
with call for a special session Of
congress to authorize the use of the
army and navy.
Friends of Secretary Bryan openly
declared that he has aged ten years
in the last week.