Bisbee daily review., 1916-04-21
Such A Contingency might Result In An Immediate
 Rupture Between Imperial Government And The U. 5.
REASONABLE TIME"
 GIVEN FOR ANSWER
Bryan Arrives In Washington Saying He Is There For The
 Purpose Of Aiding U. s. To
 Keep Out Of War
fsv Review Leased Wire.)


 WASHINGTON. April 20.-While the United States waits for Germany to reply to the note demanding the immediate abatement of present meth. eds of conducting submarine warfare, one of the chief sources O fconcern here is the possibility oi another at tack on peaceful ship, carrying Americans, before the Berlin govern ment has determined upon its course In such an event it is admitted that the immediate rupture could be pre- rented only by proof that Germany has been unable to communicate with her submarine commanders.
 In explaining the demand Of the while abandonment of present illegal methods al once was essential to con methods atonce was essential to con tinuance of diplomatic relations. the United States might agree to German submarines operating under the strict restrictions of cruiser warfare. lt was emphasized, however, that decision would not be entered into until the presen. campaign was brought tc a stop. The United States stands firm in it's deter ination not to tolerate the unlawful and inhumane sinking or an other ship.
 Cruiser warfare. such as would be regarded as legal by the American government, would make imperative the exercise of the right of visit and search, the passengers and crew be- ing accorded a degree of safety con sidered adequate The mere placing of passengers and crews in small beats. far from land and in dangerous seas. would not meet the reqdirei ments.
 The Mediterranean plan of warfare, as announced in the German memo randum, of January z, 10 the United States has not worked as satisfactor- ilv as officials considered It is held that in many instances submarine commanders operating in the Medit- erranean has disregarded the under standing in letter and spirit. Count von Eernstorh. the German 1mbassa- dor. is understood to have suggested to his government that it issued new new declaration applying to all subma- rine operations similar to that cover ing the campaign in the Medii' ran rean. The ambassador called at the State department today and had q twenty five Ehnutes conference with Secretary Lansing. MT. Lansing lis tened with much interest to the sug- gestions ade by von BernstorE, which. he understood the ambassador H. ,1- e~ l,s ment. fo- its guidance in framing reply to the American note.
 The secretary. however, vas not disposed to accept the views express s.i by the Ambassador as being il:ose of the administration. The president having laid down the conditions that there must be an abatement Of the present submarine methods. Secre- tary Lansing takes the view that there must be direct and formal response from the German government itself before there can be a discussion of the various phases of the subject or of any alternative proposals. short of an absolute compliance with the de- mands of the American government.
 As result of his conference, von Bern storff sent another communica tion to his government this evening It was made clear at the German embas- sv that the German ambassador did Lansing again until after his govern rent had made formal reply to the American note.
 Just how long the United States is willing to wait for the German reply has not been disclosed. All officials agree that reasonable time' will be allowed. Press dispatches, announc- that the note has arrived in Berlin. were greeted with much interst. but official word of the delivery of the note had not been received from Am bassador Gerard. The fact thata se- ries of religious holidays, which are scrupulously observed in the German empire. begin tomorrow. Good Friday, to continue until next Tuesday. has been suggested asa possible source of delay on the part of the German foreign office.
 The State department has not been advised that Ambassador Gerard has