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really interpreted as an objection 10
Hilis appointment. and especially II T.
was made the basis of the Representa-
lions TO that effect in Washington. il is
openly asserted here that a private con-
VerSation has been grossly abused, and
that his majesty, now out of the coun-
try on his vacation trip 10 Corfu. will
not be slow TO say as much when the
matter is brought TO his attention
Situation Complicated.
The situation is complicated by the
fact that Ambassador Tower IS be
lieved here TO desire 10 remain in Ber-
lin, that he merely mentioned TO the
President a desire 10 retire. but actually
took no steps I'm that direction, and that
official Germany thinks he is disposed
TO do everything in his power 10 retain
his position.
Seen today. Ambassador Tower said:
4 can say nothing relative to the Hin
matter. 1 refer all inquiries TO the State
Department at Washington"
That the present difficulty was wholly
unexpected was shown by DIT. Hllls re-
cent visit 10 Berlin, where he rented a
house, arranged for hotel quarters until
his official residence was ready for Oc-
wants.
It is officially stated that when Dr.
Hills name was first suggested the Ger
man government made inquiries con-
corning him at The Hague and IN
Washington, raceived the most favor
able replies an signihed to the Amer
lean Government that the doctor was
quite satisfactory.
Says Germany Still Assents.
Tho oniciaI statement concluded with
tn. deeIaration-re in view OF
the American -ntassy's message 10 the
State Department-that so far as the
German government is concerned, the
situation Is unchanged-that Germany
has officially assented and Still asSenTS
TO DR.. Hilfs appointment.
The German press is tremendously in
terested in the ambassadOrship tangle.
The newspapers scent q grave scandal
ana express the opinion, almost unani-
moUs!y. that It will be necessary TO eN-
pose the whole truth.
The question OF the KaiseT's personal
message through Vice Consul Cauldwell
to President Roosevelt VIII be raised IN
the reichstag on the ground that sucn
communication IS neither ConsJtu-
tioual or desirable. Press dispatches Te-
c-lved here give the impression that the
report Of German objection TO DIT. Hlll
eulauates from the state Department al
Washington. in which case II is official
ly stated that Washington Is wholly de
ceiVtd.
The report that the German govern
ment has refused to accept DIT. Hill is
untrue" says "a statement Issued by the
fOrciEn office TO-DAY. several months
ago the government was approached
ana expressed an opinion favorable 10
him. The subject has not been men
toned since and the government has
never taken any official steps IN the
matter"
In the view Of the governments
statement political and diplomatic cir
Cles are desperately curious 10 know
who could have given ttse American
State Department its mistake. The
greatest sympathy is expressed for Dr.
Hill. against whom. it is suspected. there
has been o selfish conspiracy. Should
it succeed. after his elaborate prepare
lions for a residence in Berlin. il Is
conceded that no can not but cut
somewhat ridiculous figure.
Towers Social Position.
Among Americans in Berlin, 1t IS
feared that the home government may
deem wealth Indispensable 10 the diplO-
matte representative here. Ambassador
Tower has, indeed, a magnificent resi-
Gence here. while his wealth has 81,
him an eminent social position q. the
American colony.
Despite this fact, the Colonists would
welcome an ambassador Of rather jess
riches, some Of them holding tina. a
danger exists Of gradual develOpm ent
of undue susceptibility 10 German ir flu
cnce et the expense Of American in
terests in the case Of a man too n uCh
devoted to society.
The German government has received
limitations Of "a yelled feud between the
Washington State Department and Am