Arizona republican., 1916-10-11
INVESTIGATION OF THE CONDUCT
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(Continued frum rage onel

against the proximity of German sub marines Co the American coast.
 la the correspondence with Great Britain the United States took the po- sition that it always had maintained that patrolling by belligerent cruisers in close proximity" to ports of the United States was inconsistent with the treatment to be expected from the vessels of a friendly power in time of War Great Britain did ot admit the legal correctness of the position of the United States. but promised to do everything possible to avoid annoying American shipping. While no formal announcement was made. it was con- sidered probable that the United States would take a similar position with re- gard to German submarine operations There was absolutely no indication that the president and Secretary Lans- ing had any ground for thinking Ger many had violated its promises not to attack merchantmen without warning and without providing for the safety Of the passengers and crews. It was stated, however. that evidence was stil being collected, and that no fina1 decision on this point had been reached It was said at Shadow Lawn that President Wilson and Secretary Lans- ing would confer until so late that there was no possibility of an announcement tonight Secretary Lansing expects tC return to Washington tomorrow morn ing.
 Concerning internal policies in Ger many. including submarine warfare Ambassador Gerard is reported to have brought information from Berlin whcf caused much discussion among official! here today. It was stated on the high. est authority here a few days ago tha the American government has beer hearing reports for months that Ger many was preparing to violate it promises. but that it would take no of ficial notice of such reports unless the, were borne out by actions.
 Shortly before Secretary Lansing ar rived here. Jules Jusserand. the Francl ambassador, conferred with Presiden Wilson, chiefly on Mexican affairs H said he came to enlist the support o the president in obtainino the rescind ing of a decree issued by the Carranz; government which has had the effec of "sequestering" about s60,O0O,O00 o French money invested in two bank in Mexico City.
 Vance C. Mccormick. chairman of tn
 
 lunch with the president today but de clared afterward that the submarin question had not been discussed. "Tha is governmental, not a political ques ton, and, therefore, it was not takel upF Mir. Mccormick said
 Arrangements were made at the con ference for a political rally to be hell at Shadow Lawn. October 2S. whic has been designated as "Woodrow Wil son day" by the democratic campaig managers. On that day the preslden will deliver a speech here and will req a message to American voters whic VIII be read at meetings now being ar ranged in towns. big and small, in ever section of the country. Mir McCormic said the speeches which will be deliv cred in New York state by the presi dent win not come until the last wee Of the campaign. No dates for ther have been set, he added He said als that the visit of the president to Gin cinnau. October 26. was the last lon trip the president would take fror Shadow Lawn before election. Tn president is Co leave here at Is o'clock tomorrow afternoon for Indian apolis. where he will speak twic Thursday afternoon. He will retur here Friday and deliver a speech a Shadow Lawn Saturday at a celebra tion of Pennsylvania day"