Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-10
Austria Notified That Am
bassad0r Is Persona
Non Grata.
GERMAN ENJOYS
BEING PROBED
Won eernstorff's Act in
Sending Communication by Archi-
bald Being jnvestieated-ReealI Of
Military Attaehe and German Con-
sui Probably Will be Demanded
Action Comes a. Surprise.

Action Comes ~ Surprise.
Washington. Sept. 10. President
Wilson's request to Austria to recall
her ambassador. Dr. Constantin Theo-
dor Dumba, has brought about a situ-
alton which contains possibilities of
extending to other diplomats Of the
Germanic allies.
Dr. Dumba used James F.. ]. Archi-
bald, an American. bearing an Amer
lean passport, as a messenger to carry
a communication to the Vienna foreign
Office. Altho 1t has not been called Of
ficially to the attention of this govern
ment, the state department under
stands that Archibald carried a dis
patch from Captain Won Papen, mill
tary attache of the German embassy.
Secretary Lansing said today the
American government considers the
sending Of any communication in the
manner used by DR.. Dumba an abuse
Of the American passport.
Won 1ernstorff May Go Too.
While officials refused to discuss the
situation It Is known that the activi-
ties Of Consul General Won Nuber Of
Austria, as well as those Of Count Won
Bernstorff, the German ambassador.
are again being reviewed by the state
department.
Captain Won Papen's letter, which
was private communication to his
wife, 10 now on its way to the state
department from London. Officials said
the fact that 1t was. a private COM
muDication did not alter the case any.
II is understood that the writer made
sighting references to American Off
Gals.
Another document for which officials
are waiting il an enclosure In DR..
Dumba's letter which referred to nego-
tiations between Consul General Nuber
and the editor OF foreign language
newspaper concerning bringing about
strikes in the Bethlehem works and
other war munitions factories.
Others in Disfavor.
1t was made plain. however, that
while the state department for some
time mas been fully advised Of the ac-
tiyities Of Count Won Bernstorff, he
was no. involved to the extent Of being
in the same position as DR.. Dumba, but
that there was serious consideration
whether Captain Won Papen or Consul
General Nuber should be allowed to
remain longer in the country.
Archibald carried a communication
from Coun. Won Bernstorff, but 1t was
a copy OF statement forwarded to
the German ambassador by Secretary
Lansing.
Held 70 Be Conspiracy.
In the note asking Dumba's recall.
Secretary Lansing referred to the ef-
fort TO conspire to cripple legitimate
industries in the United States.
Officials were engaged today In a
discussion whether Captain Won Papen
and Consul General Won Nuber were
not concerned in what the American
government has characterized as q
conspiracy.
one Official who has been studying
details OF the situation said today that
while the German ambassador In send
ing a communication by person car
rying an American passport may have
technically contributed to an abuse Of
that document. in the view OF the state
department the nature OF the commun-
ication he sent. 90 far removed In tone
from the others, his act might not be
considered as offensive.
Won Papsn's Letter Offensive. /,
Captain Won Papen's letter Is said to
be decidedly offensive, as is the ma
ture OF Consul General Won Nuber's
connection with tho affair as disclosed
BY the papers which the British secret
service men took from Archibald at
Falmouth.
II 10 believed that further steps
would not be taken until the additional
documentary evidence comes from
london and until Vienna has been
heard from on President Wilson's re.
quest for tho recall Of Dr.. Dumba. In
oificiai ana diplomatic circles It IL ex-
pected Austria will recall her ambas-
sador without delay, but II she resents
the action of the United States and
stands behind the action Of her envoy.
she may not send another.
Has Been Popular.
Since he came to Washington, more
than two years ago, Ambassador Dunn
ba has been one OF the most popular
experience - q diplomat embraced
thirty -four years Of service in many
parts OF tho world. His address on
presenting his credentials to President
Wilson was generally recalled today.
II consFatuiate myself o.: hee!:.s: CERT
to washington on the eve OF the dis
cussion Of momentous issues raised by
your memorable address OF inaugura-
tion," he said. THE necessity OF more
humanity, OF q higher valuation OF tho
individual life OF the poor and humble.
Of moro human solidarity in the
struggle of life, are demands which.
emphasized by you. will henceforce re-
main within the scope Of practical
American politics. The triumph Of
these principles can only improve thc
lot OF many Thousands Of my conn
patriots who immigrate, to this country
IN ever Increasing numhers.s