The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-12-28
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that assumption proves true, II Is
feared the situation over the sinking
OF the Italian liner Ancona will be
further complicated. and the diplo-
matte correspondence with Austria
will be broadened to take in the gem
eral subject of attack without warn
ing, as II did IN the last stages OF
the negotiations with Germany.
Unofficial reports OF a favorable
reply by the Vienna foreign Office to
the last Ancona note have not served
TO alter the attitude OF the state de-
partment in the Ancona case and
there are direct indications that moth
ing but meeting the demands OF the
United States fully win leave diplo-
matte relations between the two
countries unimpaired.
The word that the reply will be
guided with concer for the good re-
lations" between the two countries.
officials take IL. means aht Austria
Hungary probably expects more diplo-
matte correspondence upon the sub
ject. The United States Is disinclined
TO enter Into any such negotiations.
Should Il develop that an Austrian
submarine t~orpedoed the Yasaka Maru
without warning the Vienna foreign Of
flee undoubtedly will be asked 10 dis
avow the act and TO give
TO govern future conduct OF her sub
marine warfare. As was done in the
correspondence with Germany. the
United States will hold to the posi-
ton that II submarines fan to give
warning their commanders cannot be
sure that an American life will not be
placed I'm danger.
Department Not Advised.
The state department has not been
advised what instructions, II any. have
been given commanders OF Austro-
Hungarian submarines.
TOXIC. japan. Dec. 27-DetaiIed
advices received here today from Port
Said concerning the sinking OF the
fasaka Maru corroborate previous
statements that the steamship was
torpedoed without warning. Il Is said
she was attacked At 2.35 D. IN. BY a
submarine who's presence had not
been Observed. No flag was visible
Shortly after the torpedo was dis
CHARGED. two periscopes. one long and
one short. appeared above the water
within 400 feet Of the steamship. They
moved 20 a position on the stern on
the ~starboard side. the Port Said ad.
vices relate. az though ready 10 dis
charge a second torpedo n necessary.
After The Yasaka Maru sank a
coming tower was visible for a brief
time az a point about a mile away.
The report describing the manner
IN which all on board the steamship
entered tho boats safely. this having
been accomplished within ten min.
utes o. The time the torpedo was dis
CHARGED. The captain caused tho
boats 90 Do tied together Sails were
hoisted and. On accordance with n
plan arranged previously by wireless
a so~uthoasteriy course was taken
Ihis was held until midnight when
the French Tunboaf which rescued
mo ~pasongers and crew was met
During Tho evening. the p-arIsc0po
N D submarine appeared only n few
yards from the boats. but the ruhma-
rino Itself was not visible The nae
-enfera praised the captain and crew
Tor their cOOInoss and discipline
There was no Flgn OF panic through.
out The long ordeal
According fo a statement made On
The diet hy mo finance minister There
va on board Tho Yaraka N4ru goIf
To- The value NJ 0 1000 900 Jan $500. 0O0l