Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-10

and stands behind the action Of her en-
voy she may not send another.
News Of Reception Awaited.
News of Austria -Hungary's reception
Of the American note requesting the
recall of Ambassador Dumba eagerly
was awaited here today in government
and diplomatic circles. Officials of the
administration appeared optimistic in
the belief that the summary action
would not result in any international
issue. while diplomats close to the
Austro- Hungarian embassy were un-
derstood to believe that the Vienna
government Immediately would comply
The recall Of the envoy was asked
for in communication from Secre-
tary Lansing which Ambassador PEN
field at Vienna was to deliver immedi-
ately to the Austrian foreign minister.
1t stated. in part:
BY reason of the admitted purpose
and intent of DR.. Dumba to conspire to
cripple legitimate industries of the
people of the United States and to in
terrupt their legitimate trade, and by
reason of the fragrant violation of
diplomatic propriety in employing an
American citizen protected by an Amer
lean passport as a. secret bearer of
official dispatches through the lines of
the enemy OF AuStT1a-HunEary, the
President directs me to inform your
excellency that Mr.. Dumba Is no longer
acceptable to the government of the
United States as the amba assador of his
imperial majesty at Washington"
Note Expresses Regret.
The note expressed regret for the ne
cessity of requesting Dr. Dumba's re-
call and gave assurances of a desire
for the continuance OF cordial and
friendly relations between the United
States and Austria Hungary.
Ambassador Penfield. 1t was believed
here. could have effected delivery of
the note by today When a response
would be received and the form it
would take was matter of specula-
tion. 1t was suggested in some quar-
ters that ii would not be necessary for
Austria Hungary to make a formal re-
ply. but il was assumed that under the
circumstances an official response be-
sides definite action would be forth
coming.
Diplomats in touch with the Vienna
embassy here thought today there was
little doubt that DR.. Dumba i.nmedi-
ately would be recalled. 1t was sug-
gested that Baron Won Zwiedinek, coun-
selor Of the embassy. would be made
conclusion of the war. In ordinary
times the failure of government to
send successor to an amba ssador WIN
had been recalled would Indicate Its
displeasure over the request In this
case. however it was pointed out that
difficulties over sending new envoy
made distinct difference
Might Have Serious Effect.
Despite belief expressed in some cir
cles that Vienna would not hesitate to
comply with Secretary Lansing's re-
quest. II was admitted that a situation
| might. arise which would have a seri-
Gus effect on the relations between the
two governments. The text Of the note
| was held clearly to Indicate Washing
toms desire to have DR.. Dumba ed
without stirring up a diplomatic issue.
| 1t was pointed out. however, that IL
the Vienna foreign office should de-
termine to uphold the ambassador sew
erance OF diplomatic relations probably
would result. Such development even
| II war did not follow, would seriously
affect Americas role of Diplomatic
representative for Austria Hungary
and other European belligerents
Adds Another Sensation.
While Secretary LansinR's announce
ment of the request for the recall add
ed another international sensation tn
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