Bisbee daily review., 1916-04-23
Numerous Dispatches Have Been Received From Berlin No Informative News, How ever, Is Released
ANSWER IS EXPECTED
 BY NEXT WEDNESDAY
German Papers Comment On American Note. One De clares Germany Cant Drop Submarine War For U. s.
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 WASHINGTON, April 22.-The Un- tied States government has made ten tative plans to cope with every con ceivable situation which would rise from the severance of diplomatic re- lations with Germany For reasons they indicated were obvious, officials tonight deemed it unwise to discuss the details.
 There is reason for believing, how ever. that some of the plans have to do with the safety of American citi- zens in the German empire and the others have to do with American su- pervision of German interests in the countries at war with Germany.
 Numerous dispatches on these sub iects are understood to have been sent to diplomatic representatives a. broad, particularly to Ambassador Gerard at Berlin. The dispatches are regarded as being highly confidential and for that reason information con corning them is unavailable here.
 Among dispatches received from Ambassador Gerard within the past two days was one describing the man ner in which the American note, de claring the purpose of the United States to break relations unless Ger many modified her submarine meth ods, was received by German officials While this. too, was held as confiden- tial. it is understood the ambassador repressed Berlin officials as being greatly surprised at the demands of the Washington government. Mir Gerard is said to have gathered at least an impression that the foreign office had no idea that the communi- cation would be as drastic and final as it was.
 The general feeling here tonight, apparently. was not all optimistic re- garding the outcome In the absence of further information from Ambassa- dor Gerard, the days dispatches were read closely.
 Indications in them that there may be delays or requests for additional information were regarded by officials as significant It is well understood, however, that the United States, un- der no consideration, will permit de- lay and discussion unless it is preced- ed by a declaration from Germany that she has so modified her submar- inc warfare as to bring it within the scope of international law.
 Dispatches of an important nature, hourly are expected from Mir. Gerard. It is expected that before Monday, or certainly socn thereafter, the ambas- sador will be in a position to forecast with some degree of accuracy what will be the views of the German gov ernment
 Officials are confident that before this time next week, the issue will have been settled; that the United States will feel certain the safety of innocent non-combatants on the high seas is assured. or steps for a diplo- matic break will have been taken.
 Among the foreign diplomats here. the question of a break between the United States and Germany is a topic of wide interest The concensus of opinion seems to be that diplomatic relations between the United States and the allies of Germany need not necessarily be affected. In regard to Austria. however. much is considered to depend on the answer made by the Vienna government to the American inquiry regarding the attack upon the Russian bark lmperator, carrying two American citizens, one of whom was injured by shrapnel fire. Ambassador Penniield was directed to make the inquiry early this week. No reply had been received today, and he may soon be instructed to renew the inquiry.
 It is considered quite probable that Austria will be called to account should it develop that her submarines have not been acting with proper re- gard for the rights of non-combatants. the United States being determined that illegal submarine warfare where yer and by whenever conducted must cease.
 An appointment was arranged for Senator Stone. chairman of the Senate foreign relations committee, 10 see the President Monday night to discuss some nhases of the foreign relations.
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