Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-12-15
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Washington, Dec, 14.--Arrival of
both the German and Austrian peace
notes and broad mtimations at tho
entente allied embassies that the pro-
posals of the central powers would
not be flatly rejected without exami-
nation were the outstanding develop
mcuts here today in the peace move.
Germanys note, substantially tho
same as the published texts, arrived
by cablo IN the early hours of tho
morning and Just as the state depart
mcnt was closing for the day, Austrias
note arrived. Secretary Lansing said
il was identical with Germany's and
that neither contained any change in
meaning from the semi-officlal YER
sions.
II was stated officially that neither
Gormanys nor Austria's note would
be forwarded before tomorrow lf in-
deed then, and there was no indioa-
ton that the president had made up
his mind what action II any he would
take in transmitting the central power
proposals to the entente belligcrents.
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When, with the announcement of
7 the German proposals two days ago.
il appeared that the entente allies
were inclined to reject the offer flatly,
il appeared very doubtful If President
Wilson could find way to add
word Of mediation In transmitting the
notes with the apparent moderating
a
the British newspapers and among tho
entente allied diplomats here, the way
seems easier for the president TO ex-
press In some way the hope of the
United states that the proposal for
discussion for peace will not be re-
jccted without consideration. In snch
a step there Is likelihood Of tho
United states being supported by some
Of the European neutrals. The min
ister of one Of them today asked his
government to authorize him TO as
sure the president of endorsement IN
such a move, and It is believed others
are considering the same phase of tho
situation.
other Ncutrals Interested.
The Spanish ambassador, Mr Riano,
and the Swiss minister Dr. Ritter,
both conferred with Secretary Lans-
ing today. Their governments also
arc acting as Intermediates in trans-
hitting the proposals Whether they
discussed the prospect of a neutral
concert was not disclosed, but the Inn
prevailed that In the absence
of a decision by President Wilson the
subject was scarcely more than touch
ed upon.
The change in the attitude Of the
entente embassies, however was re-
garded as the most interesting devel-
opmont pointing TO the probable posi-
ton of the allies. 1t was Indicated
that to avoid being placed in the posi-
ton Of flatly rejecting peace over
lures without knowing what IS pro-
posed it was not improbable that after
mature deliberation among themselves
the allies would make reply inquiring
upon what basis a discussion was sub
iocted such action IVY the allies, 1t
was pointed out, would not bind them
to a conference.
Germans Want Conference.
The German view Of the next prob
able step is that meeting of repre-
5cutativcs Of an the belligcreuts
should be proposed for general dis
'ussion of an approach for basis of
peace.
German officials here repeatedly
have expressed their conviction that
lnce having gone that far, the movc-
nent would result In an actual peace
The conviction of the al-
led diplomats, on the other hand Is
hat Germanys terms ass outlined by
he German embassy here and ps in-
icatcd by the tenor of the German
speech are such that
discussion would bo fruitful of no con
,lusion. But before approaching that
,Hge, they seem 10 agree than am in
iuiry to the central powers for more
Information Of their proposal viii be
proper and that it will develop to-
;cthor for the next stop
What Germany Means.
The German embassy tonight au-
thorizcd the statement that it was
certain. should representatives OF the
helligerents meet to discuss peace
terms. that enc OF the most import
ant subjects for discussion would bo
that of limited universal disarma-
ment Tho German view is said to
be that any peace would be worthless
which did nos make unnecessary arms