Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-05-27
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PEACE / MOVE
Thinks Time Nearly Ripe
For Informal Discus
sion Of Terms
ARMIES DEADLOCKED
ARMIES DEADLOCKED
Executive May Give Hint Of Plan in
Address He Will Make in Capital
City Tonight

H. q
Washington, May 27.-President
Wilson is giving more serious con-
sideration to the possibility of restor-
ing peace to Europe than at any
time since the outbreak of the war.
From an authoritative source it is
learned that the President is prepar-
ing to do everything possible in an
informal way to bring about the dis
cussion of peace between belliger-
ent nations, although he has not in
dicnted his intention Immediately to
offer his services formally as media
tor. His address tonight before
the League to Enforce Peace is cx-
pected to be in the na,ure of a pre-
liminary overture.
The President is convinced the war
is deadlocked and that continuance
merely means the killing of more
people and the further impoverish-
ment of European nations, both bel
ligerent and neutral.
Through various channels Mr..
Wilson has kept in close touch with
the development of peace prospects
It is understood he will convey a
message to his audience tonight
which is certain to be read with deep
interest by representatives Of for
eign governments and by the people
Of the warning nations.
The President is understood to
have an open mind on the question
of Just when he should renew formal
offers of mediation.
Mr.. Wilson's closest advisers be-
lieve the rulers of warning nations,
because of their close relationship,
even kinship, will have as import
ant a part in restoring peace as the
ministers Of their Governments. 1t
will occasion no surprise in official
circles if in some manner the rulers
of the countries at war open the way
for peace conversations.
The President takes the position,
it was authoritatively stated, that the
neutrals of the" world; as much as
belligerets, have right to partici-
pate and if possible to initiate peace
negotiations because of the economic
results already developed and those
which will follow the conflict.
The President has been deeply in
terested in the growth of peace talk
among responsible officials in several
of the belligerent nations during the
last three. weeks.
He has conveyed the impression to
those who have talked with him that
he thinks the continuance of such
discussions isSboundi to have its eff
feet in restoring peace, despite the
belligerent attitude between some of
the officials.
The President has indicated that
he is desirous that the United States
show it's friendship yor all of the ma
tions involved by contending for a
peace which will be fair to all of
them and protect each from being
crushed or humiliated, Mr.. Wilson
is understood to agree with sug-
gestion that peace following de-
cisive defeat of one nation or group
would create only lasting hatred and
sow seeds of future conflicts.
Berlin, May 27-Another visit by
Col. F. M. House to Europe would
come as no surprise to initiated quar-
ters here. The American rumors re
this effect are regarded as having
certain basis in fact, although the
opinion prevails that the trip Wouie
naturally be postponed until after
the national conventions.
1t is hoped here that should Colone
House pay visit, he will come thi.
time as harhinger of peace, or a
any rate, to prepare, if possible, tn,
foundations for peace proposal
difficult as this is recognized to be.
During his last previous visit t
Europe Colonel House made no effo,
land conducted no Investigations
the direction of peace-in Berlin {
any event-having perhaps found al
solutely adverse conditions in capita