Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-07-13
Determined to Uphold Dignity
of United States in SUBJ
marine Controversy.
DOESN'T THINK STATUS
CRITICAL AT THIS TIME
Studies Berlin Note Word by Word
to Determine Exact Meaning of
German Ministry.

CORNISH, y. H., July I'-f iesioS" ~
Wilson devoted his attention today to a
detailed study of the situation growing
out of the receipt of the latest Ger
man note on submarine warfare. After
a game of golf with DIR. Cary T. Gray
son, on a course near here, he retired
to his study at Harlakenden House,
with the official text of the note before
him.
The President gave directions that
he be left undisturbed. and he did not
paw as much attention as usual TO the
morning mail received from Washing
TON Members of his family busted
themselves in various ways. and the
President had absolute seclusion anu
ouiet for the consideration of the Ger
man situation.
No nlans were made this morning for
President Wilson's return to Nashins
ton, and there was every ihuica.ao '.
that he intended remaining mere sew
eraI DAYS longer. By the time ne goes
back to Washington it is expected that
he will have the next step in the Amer
clan policy mapped out in a general
way in his own mind
President Wilson received from lne
State Department yesterday the oifclal
text of the latest German note on SUD
marine warfare and Immediately began
consideration of his reply. He IN
a memorandum in the diplomatic prop
lens involved.
1t became known after the President
had read the note that he does not look
upon the situation as critical; pu. az ~
the same time he is not inclined 10
underestimate the possibilities OF the
problem presented to him, and is deter
mined firmly to uphold the dignity OF the
United States.
There is no present plain for Mr..
with the President.
Studies Note Word by Word.
The President believes, it was said
here, that Mr.. Lansing can work out
his views of the situation better IN
Washington, where he has all neces-
sary data and books at his command
although there was a slight possibility
that the Secretary might come here
Just before the President leaves
The German note came to the Presi-
dent by telegraph and he Immediately
went into his study at Harlakenden
House to consider it. foregoing his
usual automobile ride with his family,
although the afternoon was peautl1ul-
The President sat for several hours
reading and rereading the note. At
times he went over different para
graphs again and again before pro-
ceeding to the part that followed.
Several times he left his study and
went out on the porch to grapple with
some problem which a portion OF the
note had aroused in his mind, his face
grave and thoughtful and his express
sion tense. Nothing was given out 10
indicate the particulars OF the reply
he intends to make
That the President will continue his
German policy along the lines already
mapped out in the previous notes was
generally accepted here.
Diplomatic Break Up to Germany.
1t was understood that there is no
immediate prospect of a diplomatic
break with Germany, and that whether
there is any future break will largely
depend upon Germany herself. There
will be no undue haste about cor
responding again with Germany, but
at the same time there will be no long
delay, it was said here.
There was every Indication that Mr..
Wilson will give the situation prac-
tically his entire attention until the
American reply is finally framed and
dispatched. The note will be largely
his own work. although Secretary
Lansing will play an important adj
visory part and other cabinet members
will be given an opportunity to pass
upon the note before it is finally sent.
1t was said the President sees no
necessity for hurrying back to the cap
ital. because he can deliberate much
better here. where he is free from
small worries of all kinds and is able
to give undivided attention to the sub
ject before him.
Up to the present time he has not
told anybody just how he views the
note. and he will continue this policy
Until he fully digests the words of
the German government. He has no
intention. il is said here of jumping
to any conclusions. nor Of being in
fuenced by any one in his final judg-
ment
A number of messages bearing on
the German situation have been re-
ceived here. but most of them have
been sent on to Washington and will
not be returned to the President un-
less they of particular Importance
He was in communication yesterday
with Col. +. N. House the general
situation.