New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-17
WILL PERMIT
NO MORE DELAY
Germany Given Choice of
Three Answers to
Drastic Terms.


Wilson's iinal note to Germany
stands virtually complete tonight.
After being approved by the Cab
met on Tuesday it should be for
warded 10 Ambassador Gerard Tues
day night or Wednesday.
II is understood that the new note
follows closely that sent to Austria
in the Ancona case. Then the Pres
ident hinted strongly that break In
relations would follow a refusal TO
give instant satisfaction. The threat
t. Germany, il is thought, will be
no less explicit
Germany will be asked 70 make
blanket disavowal Of the violation Of
American rights by submarine COM
nanders and TO reaffirm her pledge
against their repetition. This pledge
must be proof against all loopholes
for later evasions.
Must Amend Liner" Pledge.
The President will insist that the
eouivocal word 'liners,' as used by
Ambassador Won Bernstorff, cover
merchant vessels Of all kinds. The
United States recognizes no distinc-
ton between passenger and freight
steamers. armed or unarmed ships,
unless they attempt TO escape.
It follows, therefore, that Ger
rany's recent declaration that
armed merchantmen would be treat
ed as auxiliary cruisers must be
withdrawn.
Unless these disavowals and assur-
.nces are given at once, without eva
sion or temporizing, it Is understood
ttst the President is prepared TO recall
Ambassador Gerard and hand Count
von BernstorF his passports. President
wilson's patience is exhausted. Whether
this course is interpreted as break
is for Germany 70 decide.
As seen here, Germany has the choice
~ three possible replies;
Fir,t-She can persist in deniais
,hs, her pledges have been broken.
Such an answer, in view OF the proofs
in the possession Of the United
States, would be totally unacceptable
sseond-She can yield 70 the Presi-
dents demands In full.
ThiYd-She can admit and dlsavow
the more obvious breaches OF faith
and suggest arbitration for the
broader aspects Of the case. Sucn
course - already foreshadowed IN the
SusEeI reply.
May Reach Modus Nivendi.
~ adopting the latter method. II IS
pointed out. the demands Of the United
State. would largely be met and at the
same time a way would be provided 70
save the pride % the German people
There are signs that such modus
slyendi would not be wholly unaccept-
able 20 the United States. Tho Presi-
dent would have 20 feel assured INST
however, that Germany was not merely
playing for time or seeking 20 gain po-
ltesl advantage by the move.
Democratic leaders IN Congress are
grg.ng the President not 20 make any
statements in the note that might LEAD
% break in relations.
Members 81 the House and Senate
Foreign Relations committees are eI-
pseted % confer with him tomorrow
The possibility of var. which caused
panic IN the Capitol two months ago
ard frightened Congress into threats
81 scpt,le. is again causing trouD'e.
The scut,le question has not been !s'd
entirely by ,he White House victory
Senator Stone, chairman Of the sen
sts committee. is known 20 be AZ ooos
With the Pres ident over his handing o.
tne German situation, and wilI urge ~
sTDngiy a. he can without an open
bresk that loophOie for compromlse
BE- left in the note. Othefs "mvhr
'ncse ~ be- consulted viii folo" mn
lead
The ind ~ tne President. hoWeYeI'
- declared - BE- made up. Contuiiihg
80 ccmmiffeemcn Will be pnre'y
fp1f'esy in accordance with the 'haei
handing reached fNO months ago, aho
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