The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-14

came known here today that the
administration still has under con-
stderattOn the question of Its atti-
tude toward the publication in
this country Of notices TO German
and Austro-H Hungarian subjects Of
penalties they will suffer at home
II they engage in the manufacture
OF war materials for the enemies
OF their governments.
Copies OF such notices in news
papers In this country by direction of
German or Austro- Hungarian consular
officers have been received at the
state Department These will be ex-
| amined apd upon what is found to
be the precise nature of these notices,
III relation to the laws OF this country,
Will largely depend the attitude of the
administration toward them. Several
cases OF the publication of such notices
have come to the notice of the Depart
ment of State.
T'ae question at present is viewed as
a legal one. 1t is declared that IT
must be examined with a view to de-
termine whether or not THEN pblica-
ton in this country Is in violation of
United States laws. The question of
intent will also figure In official con-
sideration of the matter.
| 1t Is generally held that other
things being equal. it Is legitimate for
officials OF another government to call
to the attention of the citizens Of that
government a law Of their own country
which may affect their status In their
native country should they return
there. II the notices are held to be no
more than this. II Is doubtful II any
question Will be raised by this gov
eminent.
| The Other Side of Case
! On the other hand. If the notices
are construed as an attempt to restrict
the freedom of action of persons with
in the Jurisdiction Of the United
States in an unlawful manner, it is
proba BILE that this government win
consider that It has grounds for OBJ
lection. II it should appear that the
notices bear evidence of an intent to
achieve an illegitimate purpose. or are
obviously aimed at the destruction or
harm OF a legitimate American In
dustry, the same view would be taken.
1t Is stated officially, however, that
no decision has been reached on any
of the questions as yet.
| The State Department has not yet
heard from Ambassador Penield at
I
Am bassador Dumba's recall.
It is generally held that, other
the incident can have but one termina-
I ton. the recall of the ambassador. Or
ficials today were not In the slightest
degree disturbed by reports from
! Vienna that the American request had
created excitement there and had
divided the government into two
camps, one favoring Immediate ac-
quiescense and the other violently
opposing yielding to the United
States. The opinion here is that
Austria will recognize that she really
has no choice, but to recall DR.. Dumba
luniess she wishes deliberately to give
the United States reason to believe
that she does not desire TO be on
friendly terms with this government
In any event, the ambassadors de-
parture is certainty. as he will be
handed his passports If not recalled.
The copies of the papers other thar
the Dumba letter taken from Archi-
bald have not yet been received at the
State Department from the emba ssy IL
London Consequently there has beer
no further action regarding the Other
persons involved in the matter.
Won Papen Case Not Taken Up.
IL
not been taken up officially yet Their,
is reason to believe, however, that tn,
outcome in his case will be his assign
| ment by the German ambassador Il
duties elsewhere out Of Difference I.
the United States. 1t Is expected tina
| this government will endeavor to Sc
! cure safe conduct for him to return
to Germany. That the British AM
!, French governments will grant hi
request for safe conduct, when 1t i
made, is the expectation here.
DUMBA'S RECALL WILL
; NOT LEAD TO MORE TROUBLE
London. Sept. IA Berlin dis
. patch says that George Bernhard, tn
political writer in an article entitle,
j Tension" in the Vossische Zeitung
; says that Ambassador Dumba's activi
, ties may not have been diplomatic, blu
r may have been justifable under inter
national law.
THE Austro- Hungarian ambassado
rendered good service, however" tn
article says. He called attention +
the exploitation OF the poor working
men in ammunition factories. The am
bassador desired to sever the bonds O
duty to make the attempt since thes
= people invited severe penalties by t1nei
inimical acts.
THE ambassador was not only justi
fed. but was under obligation to poin
out the undignifled and punishable pro
ceedure of the Austrian and Hungarian
ammunition workers
The writer does not beiieve Dl
Dumba's recall will lead to more seri
Gus complications.
FRANCIS JOSEPH ANGRY
!, OVER DUMBA'S RECALL
Z Paris. Sept. 13.-Dcspatches from
Vienna say the morning papers
!, which devote much space to the REGAL
OF DR.. Dumba indicate that the actio
. OF the United States caused a division
I OF sentiment among Austro-Hungarial
statesmen.
The party of Baron Burian, tn
! foreign minister seem persuaded tina
3 Ambassador Dumba acted under tn
. influence OF Ambassador Won Bern
! Morf and without orders from tn
\ Vienna government Empekor Franci
: Joseph. on the other hand. Is reporte,
! As displeased with the action Of tn
: United States. The emperor believe
Y that the personality OF Ambassado
! Dumha should be suf1icient guarantee
: that he was not tho author of state
ments attributed tn him. The Hun