New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-18

Immediate Inquiry Ordered.
4 full investigation Of the Incl
dent was ordered at once by the
State Department. II the Consul
Generals report is borne out, 1t ls
probable that representations SINH
lar to those about TO be made TO Ger
many will be sent to Austria-Hun-
barry.
As soon as the President had finished
the communication to Germany he d.
rec.ed that Senator Stone, chairman OF
the Senate Foreign Relations Commit
tee. be invited TO the White House that
he might be informed Of the intentions
Of the Administration Senator Stone
probably will see the President to-mor-
row morning before the Cabinet meet
Ing.
Mr. Wilson himself was the only off,
cial familiar with all the details OF the
document tonight, but IL was learned
su,hor!iatively that it is the most en-
phstic and vigorous diplomatic paper
the President ever has approved.
Attacks without warning by suprna-
rines on merchant vessels since yer
many gave notice that ships carrying
guns would be considered as vessels OF
war have been closely STUDIED by the
President, with the resulting CONCLUSION
that promises made By Germany nave
not been followed.
When the preparation OF the case OF
the United States was begun II was
- g. Cxya have
reported officially and unofhcially as
having been attacked without warning
By German submarines within the last
few weeks. Official reports have not
confirmed all these incidents, however
and therefore all will not be included
The attack on the Channel steamer
Sussex, carrying more than score OF
Americans. has been included In he
evidence as one Of the strongest proofs
o. Germsny's failure 70 adhere 10 her
promises.
Unofficial reports from Berlin that
Germany was willing 70 meet the Ohl'eo
States more than half way have en-
eoursged officials here 20 hope that the
German government may make cor.
cessiOns at the last which may prevent
break in friendly relations. Inc
President, however, was represented
to-day a. being determined 20 force the
question 20 a speedy settlement, with
out Quibbling or diplomatic discussion.
Although il will not fgure In tho
Communication 70 Germany, because
the necessary evidence is not at hama,
the case Of The British steamship East
srn City occupied attention st the state
Department to-day. A consular report
from CsrdiF, Wales, said the ship was
sunk April By shell fire, 100 miles
OF Cardiff. and that al the persons
aboard, including two American eiu-
zsns, had been saved.
Ine fact that the crew apparently
vas forced % take % open boats l1o
niles from shore inGfSed 20 ofhcias
nat The commander Of tho submarine
failed % observe the assurances given
y Germany that passengers and crews
u vessels should be removed 10 place
- ssfety before they were sunk, and
- me distance from shore and the
conditions Of the weather should DC
considered. II was not made clear IN
t'e liEcstch whether The yessei was
warned. and further details have been
ssssd for.
u Nas understood tonight that me
note ~ Germany - Of such length tnh.
,sffrzl hours will be required 70 pu'
y into diplomatic code. A. least forty-
eizht hours will have 20 be allowed 10,
IA trsasmission 70 Berlin, and several
hosrs more will be required BY me
hnsrican Embassy there % decodo u;
", ~ is planned, the note IL ttar'S1
pFsr the cables tomorrow, u shouIo
BE- dtilye.-d a. the Berlin foreig,n,
ofee b. Friday night - probably VIII
no. be made public Until IL has reached
Anbsusdor Gerard.
The American who was wounded on
ne Imperstor. from Gulfport, Ai,ss-
sppi, for nsrssilles. II Gustav olson
whose father Is bsndmsster 81 For
Nsrrsn, Boston. The other American
spsrd was Amer Svensson. olson 10
" . hospital st Barcelona