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Indications Are That Germany's Reply to American Note Will Be Friendly.

Washington, May 22.—Such advices as have been received from Ambassador Gerard within the last few days, it became known tonight, have given no intimation as to the character of the German reply to the recent American note beyond the generality that it will be friendly in tone.

The German answer is now expected to reach Washington late next week. After the German note is received, it is practically certain that representations on the general subject of the commercial embargo imposed by the allies on intercourse with Germany will be made to Great Britain.

There is no tendency among officials here to underestimate the seriousness of the situation which may result in the event of an unfavorable reply from Berlin to the American representations. On one point it is known the Washington government will insist—complete disavowal of any intention to destroy American lives and full reparation for injuries sustained. If the German reply should cover this point satisfactorily, it is felt that arrangements for the future safeguarding of American citizens can then be approached through further diplomatic correspondence.