The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-07-11
German Genius to Work,

German Genius to Work,
Behind the plans the entire force
OF German diplomatic strategy and
German political genius is to be plac-
ed. The campaign will be unofficially
but positively, nevertheless, led by
Count Won Bernstorff, the German am
passador, now in summer quarters,
who is already preparing to present
the German contention as to the mer-
chant status Of the Deutschland If it
becomes the subject of diplomatic dis.
pute.
Ambassador Won Bernstorff was to-
day IN close communication with Cap
tain Paul Koenig of the Deutschland.
and officials here Of the German line
which sent the submarine to- this
country.
They were advised as to every step
made today that might affect com
plete federal recognition OF the sub
marine as a merchant vessel with all
tn rights e. rrvf,egee Of a p.nc.~
While the diplomatic agents Of the
G Iman ove nmel did not d rsoral.
OF the submarine were in touch with
them by telegraph and telephone.
Will Visit Submarine.
Count Won Bernstorff will visit the
submarine within the next week or
so. 1t was stated at the German con.
suiate here today. But it was like
wise emphatically declared that his
visit would have no official or diplo-
matte significance, and would be
merely visit of courtesy.
There was much speculation today
as to the nature Of the dispatches
brought from Germany by the
Deutschland and delivered direct to
Counsellor Haniel Won Haimhausen,
who hurried them to Ambassador Won
Bernstorff. Some of these dispatches
undoubtedly bear upon the German
diplomatic contentious as to the
Deutschland. Some indication Of the
contents of the dispatches is expected
from Count Won Bernstorff soon.
Prepare Strong Case.
The German interests here today
centered all their efforts on the task
of establishing the merchant status of
the new ship. Encouraged by the
temporary acceptance by the customs
officials and the treasury department
of their contention, they prepared to
convince the state department that
the submarine can in no way be class
ed as warship.
On this contention Is based the
whole German diplomatic hope of
making conditions such that the Uni.
ted States and other neutrals shadll be
forced to break the British blockade.
Prepare for Inspection.
Captain Koenig and officials of the
Deutsche Ozean-Rhederei, owners OF
the Deutschland, prepared to demon.
strate to Captain Hughes Of the navy,
deslgnaed by the state department to
examine the submarine that the vessel
was fitted out only for the purposes Of
peace
An inspection of the vessel by Cap
tain Hughes was arranged Meantime,
all the requirements of the custcms
regulations were scrupulously COM
piled with, and preparations made fos
the discharge of the cargo of the yes.
sci, $1,O00.000 worth of dye-stuffs, con.
signed to American firms.
Cargo is Of Minor Value.
The cargo of the Deutschland wac
the least important part of her trip.
German agents declared here today.
They made 1t clear that the voyage Of
the submarine was a diplomatic test
case" and that succeeding voyages
would develop the commercial posi-
bilities Of the submarine trade. Cap
tain Koenig declared today that the
Deutschland would be in port about
eight weeks before making a start on
the return trip. She will be thorough.
ly overhauled and refitted
Il will go as came" said the little
merchant skipper. When we are
ready to return to Germany we will
steam out of the capes like any other
ship. If the enemy fleet observe the
rules of the game and stay outside Of
the three mile limit. we will evade
them without trouble"
Sister Ship Will Start.
Before the Deutschland starts for
Germany, her sister ship, the Bremen,
will be on her way to the United
States, German agents here declared
today They were unable to say what
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