Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-02-09
FULL TEXT OF
GERMAN ORDER

DERLIN, Feb. 6.-(By wireless
- to Sayville, L. L)-Ger-
many officially today gave out
the fun text of the "memoran-
dunn Of the imperial German
government concerning retalia-
ton against The measures taken
by England in violation of inter-
national law, to stop neutral sea
commerce with Germany
1t follows
"Snce the beginning of the
present war, Great Britain has
carried on mercantile warfare
against Germany in a way that
defies all the principles Of inter
national law. 1t is true that the
British government has an
nounced in a number OF DEGREES
the London declaration concern
ing naval warfare TO be binding
on its naval forces, but in reality
she has renounCed the declar-
alton in its most important par
ticulars. although her own dele
gates at the London conference
on naval warfare had recognized
It's conclusions to be valid as in
teTnational law.
England Violates Law.
The British government has
put number of articles in the
list of contraband which are not,
or at most, are only indirectly
useful for military purposes, and
therefore according to the Lon
don declaration, as well as ac-
cording 10 the universally recog-
nized rules Of international law,
may not he designated as contra
band She has further actually
abolished the distinction between
absolute and relative Contraband,
inasmuCh az she has subjected
TO capture all articles of relative
Contraband intended for Ger
many without reference to the
harbor in which they are to be
unioadcd or to the hostile or
peaceful use to which they are to
be put.
President Wilson conferred a
enEth with Acting Secretary Lansing
II the state department and it was uu
ierstoOd the American governmen
would point out to Carranza its dis
pleasure over any Inconvenience 70 tn
corps in Mexico City.
Already a movement is in progress
or the withdrawal of all legation
recommended to the home govern
nents by some Of the diplomats II
deXicO City, but in view of the neGes
ity for keeping careful watch on tn,
interests Of their nationals such
tep Is not considered likely TO b,
approved by foreign nations generally
The anxiety over the situation wal
effected somewhat by the visits of the
Brazilian and Spanish AMBASSADOR who
eparately sought information from
ir. Lansing.
1t was admitted by officials Of tho
tate department that while Genera
'arranZa had renewed his invitation
or the diplomatic corps to go to Vera
'ruZ, such step was doubtful be.
ause Of It's possible construction as @
ecognition OF the Carranza move.
lent
The Spanish ambassador said he
ad received a message from the
panish minister I'm Mexico City
enying that Angel De Case, conf
ential agent OF the Spanish govern
AfAAtf iAAu UNfn VI 10 III hAhliih llA Aiit
panish legation. He discredited ru-
lors that CarranZa would deport the
panish minister. who. he said, had
o knowledge of them.
What Carrunza Says.
General Carranza sent the follow
ig> message tonight 10 Eliseo ARA
ondo, his agent here:
IL desire to make clear that under
o circumstances will ] enter into any
with the enemies Of the
eoDles' cause. | will only accept
ieir unconditional submission to the
OF the first chieftaiship.
"NO general or chief of the consti-
ltiOnalist army is authorized to make
ny arrangements OF a political char
tier with the enemy and / shall con-
der II an act Of disloyalty IL any chief
.tempts to make such arrangements
listens TO any proposals leading
leretO without the express instruc-
ons Of the first chief.
81 viii continue to ignore any group
illing itself a convention or congress
assembly that may attempt to med
10 with the government OF the coun-
=, irrespective OF the fact whether
is civilian or military.
I'm furtherance OF the unity Of ac-
on and the speedy pacification Of
le country, / have decided not 10
'nvene any gathering Of military
iiefs or any convention, Congress or
as long az the war coutinuae