Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-19

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70 disregard the rules OF international
law.
Secretary Lansing said tonight he would
have no announcement TO make on the
subject until Il had been brought 70 his
attention In an official way by some OF
the Americans who we're on the ship.
It IL believed the German embassy will
submit the statement OF the orduna's
captain TO the German government
Comes as shock.
The news OF the attempt on the Orduna
came a. a shock in official circles. for
II had been believed as result OF the
informal explanations OF Count Won
Bernstorff, the German ambassador and
press dispatches from Berlin concerning
the care being exercised by German sub
marines that Americans on board pas
sanger vessels. at least would be safe
from attack The incident increased the
general uneasiness which has been felt
since the last German note failed 20 give
the assurance asked for by the United
States. fg
The belief was general that when
President Wilson laid the entire situation
before the cabinet next wednesday there
would be insistenoe by many cabinet Of
ficers for a much firmer and more
emphatic announcement OF the inten-
tons Of the United States than might
otherwise have been the case. but for
todaya report OF the attack on tho
Ordune
The conviction had become widespread
that the negotiations could continue n
the situation were not aggravated by
further violations OF American right
This was based largely on the absence
OF any cases OF attack without warning
in several weeks.
Case OF NebrasiaR.
The only important case OF attack
without warning that has occurred since
the Lusitania was sunk Is that Of tho
American steamer Nebraskan. also bound
for the United States and without
cargo. Germany has expressed regrets
for that occurrence and agreed TO pay
damages. but Il was pointed out tonight
that the United States took the position
In ia first note after the sinking OF the
Lusitania that expressions OF regret and
offers OF PREPARATION do not lessen the
dangers 20 American citizens on the high
seas unless followed by a discontinuance
Of the practice complained of.
Although Secretary Lansing, after an
exchange OF lettera with President VIII
son. has practically outlined the draft OF
a note which viii be discussed by tho
cabinet next Tuesday. Il was considered
possible that soma reference might bo
made 20 the Orluna and included In the
next note to Germany. On the other
hand. officials may decide TO await a ~
port from Ambassador Gerard as TO the
German governments version OF the az
fair. This may be delayed for several
weeks. a. In past experience German sub
marines have returned 10 their base 20
report only altar long intervals have
elapsed
WHITING of Note.
That the American note 10 Germany
probably Will be written m the light Of
the orduna's experience. however. was
indicated by officials. They pointed out
that the suggestion that q change Ia the
practice Of German submarine command,
ers IN attacking vessels primarily engaged
IN passenger trade no longer seemed ten
able.
No intimation has been given as yet In
official quarters Of what the neat Amer
lean note would contain. but At was said
that America would doubtless hint In the
orduna case there was further violation
Of he rights.
Ths note will probably be brief ana.
according 20 well-informed opinion will
Be In the form OF a warning that suhse-
quent violations OF the principles con-
tended for BY the United States will be
viewed a. hostile acts. making difficult
the continuance Of diplomatic relations.
Prepares 90 Leave.
CORNISH. n. H.. July Hills views
on the German situation In tentative
shape. President Wilson tonight began
making preparations for his departure for
Washington 70 take 10 with Secretary
Lansing and other members Of his cabl-
net the next step IN the American policy
toward submarine ~arfare. There were
Indications here that the president does
not expect 70 delay long IN notifying
Germany Of the position o the United
states. Members Of his cabinet are IN,
derstood 20 be unanimously hack Of hi'
discrimination 10 assert the rights Of
Americans 10 'ihe lresSom Of the seas.
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