Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-31
COL. HOUSES VISIT
TO Berlin ENDED
Officials Express Qualification
at Mission of Presidents
Representative.

BERLIN. January ~, VIA LOHOoHs
January 31.-Col. Edward NJ. House.
President Wilson's personal represent
alive. has left Berlin for Paris and
London by way of Switzerland. Prior
to his departure, though declining to
be quoted with any particularly on
the results Of his mission, Col. House
said he was very glad he had come to
Berlin. and added that the converse
lions which he had had with leading
German statesmen and prominent men
in private life. and particularly his
conferences with Ambassador Gerard,
had been most profitable and would
undoubtedly lead to q Qualification of
German-American relations, although
1t was to be doubted whether any def
mite tangible developments could be
expected therefrom.
No New Facts Uncovered.
His visit, which was chiefly for in
formative purposes. can scarcely be
said to have brought him any novel or
unexpected light on the German situa-
ton. the main outlines of which, it ap-
pears, are well understood in Wash
ington.
Col. House will, therefore. 1t Is be-
lieved. convey to the President nothing
startlingly new upon the German sit
uation and the attitude Of the govern
ment in its various branches, but a
mass Of detailed information worked
into shape in his long discussions with
Ambassador Gerard.
In the same way it may be said that
T<l
several of Germany's leading states
men left most agreeable impression,
will report to the President on the at
ttude these statesmen have taken
toward America-an attitude which has
been described as one of friendliness
and desire to avoid any complica-
tons with the United States so far as
compatible with Germany's vital inter-
ests and internal harmony-and he will
be able to support and supplement Am
declarations made with the foreknowl-
edge that they Will go direct to the
President.
Probably Have Clear View.
1t is presumed that the German lead
ers now have a clearer comprehension
of the limits and intents Of President
Wilson's policy. and particularly Of the
idea he has for a working arrange
ment. harmonizing as far as possible
with the interests of neutrals and the
two belligerent groups.
1t is interesting to note that many
Germans. especially those interested in
foreign affairs, are seeking enlighten-
ment from all possible sources in an
endeavor to figure out which group
President Wilson had in mind in the
-0fn lit
uncertainty Of the international rela-
tions of the United States tomorrow.
Gottlieb Won Jagow. secretary of for
eign affairs. whom the Associated Press
correspondent saw for few moments
in the midst Of busy day. said he was
impressed with Col. Houses sympa-
thetic manner and charm, and his
friendly feeling for Germany, but ex-
cused himself from commenting on the
results Of the visit. on the ground that
the colonel was the bearer of q conf
Dental mission from the President
Chancellor Enjoyed Visit.
DR.. Theobald Won Bethmann- Hoilweg,
the German imperial chancellor. it was
learned. also enjoyed and appreciated the
visit and regretted that the coloners
brief stay did not afford him opportunity
to accept the Invitations of personal hos
pitality which the chancellor and the
foreign secretary had hoped to extend.
The final interview Of Col. House, who
received among others Deputy Heck
scher, a director Of the Hamburg-Amer-
lean steamship line, was held with DR..
Alfred Zimmerman, the under secretary
Of foreign affairs. who lunched at the
American embassy. remaining in CONVEX
sation with Col House and Ambassador
Gerard until nearly O'Clock in the after
noon.
The Presidents representative thereafter
closeted himself with the ambassador, the
two working almost uninterruptedly until
the coloners departure at o'clock in
the evening. upon reports to be forwarded
to Washington. Secretary Winslow of
the embassy accompanied the House
party across the Swiss frontier.