Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-06
FEELS THAT CRISIS
HAS BEEN ENTIRELY
PASSED,
ON VERGE OF BREAK
ON TWO OCCASIONS
Situation Now Resolves Itself to Sharp
Diplomatic .Nesotiations-Adn,
tration Believes Nation Now in Posi- :,
ton For Unexceiled Financial and
Commercial Development.
Especial Correspondence

Especial Correspondence
Washington, Sept. 6.-For the first
time in many months, President Will
son and his advisers today are able to
face the troubled international situa-
ton with feeling Of confidence that
the United States is not going to be
dragged into the conflict which is now
shaking Europe.
Although a great deal remains to be
done before the German controversy
is entirely cleared up, SO suspicious
beginning was made when AmbaS-
sador Won Bernstorff submitted his
memorandum to Secretary Lansing
that no doubt is entertained here that
there will be reasonably rapid prog
ress to satisfactory adjustment Of
issues. It is felt that in the light Of
the changed policy Of Germany. there
will be no insurmountable obstacles to
an understanding both on the Arabic
case and the Lusitania case as well as
on the general subject of the conduct
Of submarine war.
It is worthy of note at this time that
up until now, there has been for many
months insistent apprehension that the
United States would be drawn unwil-
lingly into the European cataclysm.
No doubt exists that President Will
son and the men closest to him have
felt the danger Of war was extreme.
On at least two occasions, this gov
eminent has had its course mapped
out looking to break in relations with
Berlin.
Better Relations Due.
Now. not only is no break with
Germany to be expected. but better
relations with that nation are looked
for Nor is there any reason to be-
lieve this nation will be drawn into
warlike complications in any other
direction. 1t Is true there is difficult
diplomatic problem relating to neutral
shipments between this government
and the allies, led by Great Britain.
But no one seriously believes this
problem will ever go beyond the point
Of more or less sharp diplomatic ex-
changes.
President Wilson and his cabinet
feel today that the United States faces
the future in admirable position for
unexcelled financial and commercial
development and likewise in admirable
position to exercise influence in help
ing on tue cause o. pedCe dOIOdO SUM
er or later.
In this connection, the conference
between the president and Cardinal
Gibbons was widely looked on as hav-
ing to do with the desire OF the pope
to set in motion influences which will
end the war.
President Wilson and Secretary
Lansing received many messages and
| T. 10 fhov no
of the strained relations with Germany.
They have also had many such con-
CALCULATIONS from callers.
To Oisavow Arabic Sinking.
The German ambassador having In
formed Secretary Lansing that before
the sinking Of the Arabic his govern
ment had decided that its submarines
should sink no more liners without
warning. the next step of the German
government is expected to be dis
avowal of the sinking of the Arab
an expression of regret and offer OF
| PREPARATION in that case. When the
Arabic case is cleared up. the Lusi-
tania case will be disposed of and it
! is expected a complete understanding
on the subject Of treatment of Ameri-
cans at sea will be arrived at.
| A difference of Interpretation exists
as to whether the German government
| intends to visit and search and warn
| merely passenger liners or merchant
| vessels generally. The Ambassador
considers that his instructions relate
only to passenger liners. The state
department seems to feel that the as
surances it has received cover peace
lful merchantmen. Good reason APP
pears for believing this government
will not be satisfied with less than
| that because Secretary Lansing feels
that Americans following their voca-
| tons as members of the crews OF
peaceful vessels are entitled to as
much, II not more, consideration from
the government than passengers
| travelling simply for their own con-
ivenience or pleasure.
/ One Chance For Hitch.
Possibilities of hitch exist over this
phase of the question but it is pointed
out that as practical fact German
submarine commanders will probably
be careful not to sink unwarned any
merchant ship on which Americans
! are likely to be serving as members OF
| the crew. II complete understand
ling in principle can not be reached on
this point, it is the hope Of officials
here that in practice the matter can be
worked out satisfactorily.
Increased interest is felt now in the
next note to Great Britain, dealing
with neutral rights at sea. A great
deal is being said to the effect that
lthis note will be remarkably vigorous
It is expected that it will be vigorous
| but on the other hand those who want
! 10 see q threatened break of relations
with England are likely to find them
selves disappointed.