The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-05-11

consulted 10 one he has not even dis
sussed with his Secretary Of state the
situation which has arisen in the field
~ foreign relations IN fact one OF the
conspicuous facts in the crisis that has
existed here for the last three days Is
DIR. Bryan's lack OF any part in II.
With the meeting of the Cabinet to-
morrow 1t Is thought the President will
communicate ~ his official family the
conclusions he may have reached. This
Is by no means certain, however.
The discussion here still hinges upon
Che question Of what action can be found
which will satisfy the requirements OF
fhe situation and not result in war.
Many responsible persons admit that
they see no middle course which meets
this condition save possibly severins
of all diplomatic relations.
There seems to be a general agreement
that IN one way or another the Presi-
dent will nrst give Germany an oppor-
tunity to offer full reparation for the
attacks on the American flag and Amer.
team life OF the last two weeks. 1t In
conceded. however. that this communi-
cation must be OF such character that
II will not expose the United states TO
humilating rebuff on the part Of
Germany. but will instead force upon
Germany the decision as to what rela-
tons shall exist between the two Gov
crnments.
II is also conceded that the United
States can he satisfied with nothing less
than an assurance from Germany that
the attacks will not be repeated. The
inlprobabiliiy OF obtaining this has al
ready been indicated by the reinsertion
last Saturday by ,he German Embassy
OF its advertisement OF warning when
the country was appalled, with the news
.hn 4 ,gfs 10 pA thA at ltpr mt 4
of Or Dernbure that American ships
az well as British are TO he attacked
by German submarines.
The proposal that diplomatic relations
be broken off figured most prominently
IN the discussion here to-day. II was
not that any official sanction was given
this proposal, but only that In the gen
eral cropping for satisfactory course
shor, Of war which will register the
attitude of the United States this
seemed the most plausible. This plan
calls for not only the removal from the
country Of the German Embassy and its
attaches. but also that unofficial mouth
piece whose words are grating on the
Washington ear. DR.. Dernburg
The hopeless aspects OF war between
Germany and the United States arr
pressing themselves strongly upon al
here II Is admitted that the United
states mas nothing with WnlCn 10 WdE,
war on Germany or anybody else. Ever
the navy. II is admitted. is not 'ade
uuate" to secure the protection of Amer
lean lives on the high seas.
There is reason to believe that France
and Great Britain would even regret Il
see the United States join the war. les
by so doing II suit Germany's wishes
entirely to deprive the Allies of thel
present important source Of war sup
plies. and also deprive them OF tibet
present extremely valuable representa-
ton In the capitals OF Germany, Austria
Hungary and Turkey.
While the deepest sympathy is cN
pressed for President Wilson in his 81
forts TO mark out wise course for tn
United States. II Is felt here that th
situation is one that permits OF no IN
due delay in reaching a decision. II q
fully appreciated that the eyes OF tn
world are on the United states.
a notable demonstration OF this fac
is that the neutral diplomatists her
who have heretofore rushed TO the Stat
Department to tax about every ne.
event growing out ~ the war, haN
been noticeably absent since the new
Of the Lusitania The British an
French Ambassadors who visited N
state Department to-day on other mat
tiers. refraiued from men 'ioninC the stu
alton to officials and refused to discus
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