The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-05-20
CHANGE VORS u. S.
New British Cabinet Likely 10 Inn
prove shipping situation,

WASHINGTON, May l?.-There il
strong probability OF more favorable
treatment for American shipping inter-
tss as a result of the coming reorgani-
fa,ion Of the British Cabinet.
II is the expectation OF officials here
that when the changes contemplated
under Premier Asquith's ment
to-day are put into effect Sir Edward
Grey, Minister of Foreign Affairs. will
exercise a larger influence in the adj
m.n!stration than heretofore. The For
elgn ONCE has been disposed in many
instances to treat neutral interests with
mucn more lberality than has bo~> the
Practice. but was prevented from doing
SO by the predominant influence of the
Admiralty and the War Ministry. The
'essening OF the despotic power Of the
military branches Of the Government
over all other branches Is understood
mere 10 he the chief objective OF the
cabinet changes about to be made.
with this accomplished. good reason
10 found for expecting that not only will
the British authorities be more lenient
IN treatment OF American shipping in
terests. but that the delays which really
have been a greater cause OF suffering
10 Americans than the British policies
themselves will be substantially reduced.
There were indications to-day that
persons responsible for the persistent
reports OF the last three days that the
United State Is to send Immediately to
Great Britain another note OF protest
against certain British practices in its
treatment OF American trade interests
nave been overlooking the fact that de-
eson IN this matter rests solely with
PRESIDENT Wilson. 1t was said authori-
htVely to-day that no immediate ac-
uoh on mis- subject should be looked for.
II Is well known that for more tina
Two months the State Department has
oeeh preparing data on specific asses
OF British practices with a view to maxi
'hs them al some time the basis of fresh
representations to Great Britain. The
resident has been thoroughly cognizant
o, shat was being done and the nature
o' the case against Great Britain thus
ENG built up. He did not, however,
o'rect that this matter be put in the
FORM OF a note, and IL is certain that
WIS VIII not be done until the President
hlnselt gives the word.
The demand of Germany that the
'.tel states move as vigorously with
flefenoe to British violation of Ameri-
an trade rights as II did with regard to
"ermanys violation OF American rights
'aS had something to do with the re-
n'uescence of the agitation here against
ueAt britaln. \ more potent influence,
however has been that OF the cotton
.me,ests' The chief sufferers at the hands
"me BRUSH at this time.
however, DESTROYS as are the Germans
su 'ne cotton interests that the United
.'ales should take vigorous action on
.N'se questions at this time, the indl-
sa"ohs are that the President does not
""n 10 act In this direction until the
sue with Germany. which are regarded
clusiOn. W.
ms pointed out that the position of
we Ih'ted States in regard to Its de-
nanus on Germany might be weakened
y v acted sooner han It had anticipated
p reference to the complaints against
BRUSH practices.
me United States Government, 4. 10
sserted' is conscious that II has made
:" honest endeavor to treat impartia.ly
~ me be!ligerents. and that t has
maoe such representations to them as
,' gravity Of their particular offences
nand.