The Sentinel=record., 1915-05-11

Washington, May 10.--While off rial Washington waited today for the word from President Wilson as to what is to be the policy of the United States in the crisis resulting from the sinking of the Lusitania, Count Bern storf the German ambassador, called
 at the state department and express
 ed to Secretary Bryan "his deep re- gret that the events of the war had
 led to the loss of so many American lives"
 The ambassador did not comment
 upon his visit, but Secretary Bryan, saying only that he understood the eX- pression to have come from Count Rernstorff personally. gave out the following by agreement:
 "The derman ambassador called at
 the state depanaent and expressed his deepest regret the: the events of
 the war had led to the less of so many American lives"
 Later press dispatches from Berqn announced that the foreign offica/ litA cabed to the embassy a noN to be presented to the state department ex- pressing deepest sympathy at the loss of lives on board the Lusitania," t" but placing the responsibility upon the British governments plan of starving the civilian population of Germany"
 This note, which probably is in re- sponse to Ambassador Gerard's re- quest for a statement of the German governments attitude. had not reach. ed the embassy tonight and it was said it might be delayed for days ar nothing is being received by wireless. Dispatches giving the text of the note
 were heard by Secretary Bryan and at the embassy without comment. It is known, however, that the state.
 ment of the German position is just
 what had been looked for in official circles.
 The British and French ambassa-
 dors were at the state department late today to express their sympathy"
 over the destruction of the Lusitania.
 Both showed deep interest in public feeling over the catastrophe and it
 was made apparent that they had noth- ing to suggest as to the action of the United States
 That America must settle directly with Germany was the substance. of opinion among the diplomats of the
 allied powers. Cheyaller Van Rap pard, minister from The Netherlands, ! also called at the department and made it clear that the situation of his government is identical with that of
 the United States in relation to the Lusitania.
 What will be the policy of the United States still is giving rise to
 wide range of speculation in off cial and semiofflcial circles.
 President Wilson continues to give | the matter his constant thought, mind. ful of his declaration of appreciation
 that the American people wish him to
 act with firmness." Before leaving | for Philadelphia, where he addressed an assemblage of naturalized Ameri-
 cans tonight, the president locked him.
 self in his study and gave orders not ] to be disturbed He consulted no one
 and is believed to have been consid, ering what to submit to the cabinet tomorrow.
 There is continued discussion here
 of the suggestion that the United States sever diplomatic relations with Germany without a declaration of war. In this connection, however, 1t has been pointed out that such course would have serious affect upon hll- / manitarian work the United States
 has been conducting throughout the
 war. Whatever is done. it is believed | probably will be prefaced by an ex- | change of notes with the German gov ernment
 The calling of an extra session of | congress, so far as can be learned. does not seem to be part of the pres ldents plan of procedure Senator Stone, chairman Of the foreign re-
 latlons committee. who called at the
 executive off ces. said he questioned
 whether any reason had been present.
 cd for calling an extra session. He explained. however. that he had not