Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-26
Expected Teutons Will Post. pone Inauguration of War
 on Traders.
PRESIDENT HOLDS
 THE UPPER HAND
Burleson and Congressional Leaders Say Resolution Warning Americans Of Seas Cannot Be Passed-Bry.
 an Tries to Interfere.
(By Augustus F. Beach)


 authoritatively that request for ar extension of time for the commences ment of the new submarine campaign set for March, will not be granted America must not take this to mean that there is any new rupture in the negotiations between the United States and Germany, which are pro- oeeding it is confidently believed here, toward an anicable agreement The negotiations must proceed beyond March, but until a settlement is reached 1t is doubtful if there will be any naval act to further confuse the situation.
 Washington, Feb. 25.-Out of the chaos of the last AS hours, the belief grew tonight that the general airing ot the diplomatic situation has brought the submarine controversy with Germany nearer to solution. At the same time, it was apparent that the differences between the president and congress have not been smoothed over. The presidents letter to Senatcr Stone failed to placate the senate and house. There was q '"cllpO al tIuSO, UuI tAoC WoS oAl
 Developments of the day giving rise to the feeling that way cut of the difficulty with Germany will be found were: >:'~ :,
 The receipt of the apparently au- thoritative forecast Of the German reply, indicating that Germany will suggest discussion of the disputed question of offensive armament.
 A direct statement by Secretary of State Lansing that the United States will discuss this question. q.
 The opinion, given by Speaker Clark, after visiting the president, that Germany will postpone operation of its new submarine warfare, pend ing such discussion. ',
 Danger of Break Passing.
 From Teutonic diplomatic quarters ! came the statement that once the United States and Germany embark on a diplom atic. discussion of defens- i've armament, the danger of war s ever. ~e Two resolutions effecting the situa- ton were introduced in the senate today. One was by Senator Jones of Washington, which directs that before the president disposes of any questions involving honor, or sewers diplomatic relations with any foreign power the matter must first be sub- mitted 10 congress. The other was a concurrent resolution by Senator Gore. It admitted the right of Amer } jeans to travel where and how they would, but warned them to keep off ; belligerent armed ships. Both reso- ' lutions were laid on the table. ,,
 Resolution Cannot Pass
 The conference of Democratic leaders with President wilson at the white house this morning paved the way for general quieting of condi- tions on the house side of the capi- tol. y, e4
 Several times during the day there were momentary flare-ups, but they were suppressed. postmaster Gen. eral Burleson, during the afternoon <. assured the white house that the ad- $ ministration ncsw controls the situa- tion and that warning resolution cannot be passed.
 Similar assurances also came to the white house from congressional leaders. They were given after the houses weathered new threat of hysteria that came after telegram from William Jennings Bryan, urging congress to immediate legislative ac- ton, was passed about the flcor.
 Deliver German Reply Monday. } Count von Bernstorff, the German ambassador, is expected to. deliver the German reply to the state de- rar1ment on Hcnday. , The ambassa- cor has refrained. Eom any comm uni cation with offissals while the furry between the president and congress was in progress. sri;s, s~ x., t...
 The naval affairs was dragged into the armed merchantmen contro- versy, when Representa tative Britten of Illinois questioned Admiral Wins low as to the effect of small guns on submarines. The admiral said one. pcunder projectile would seriously damage submarine, and probably destroy it. e}29fs 'istI cI 3s{