The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-01-05
SUBMARINE CRISIS
CONTINUED Prom rir., r~x..,

power Denlgerents as allies the extent
TO which 1t expects to hold them re.
sponsible for submarine operations in
violation OF International law. be they
by Germans, Austrians.
Turks or ~Bulgarians.
Austria's plea that she knew nothins |
official of the outcome of the subma-
rine controversy with Germany is 70.
called by one set II officials who IA
vor taking action which might fore
stall a similar plea by the other al.
lies when the United States has An.
ished with Austria.
Something definite along that line
probably will develop soon.
II was disclosed to-day that the
united States had already delivered to
the American diplomatic representa-
yves in Turkey and Bulgaria. and to
the Turkish and Bulgarian diplomats
mere. copies OF the submarine CORE
s~pondence with Germany. This is ia
ken as an indication nat they will he
Kept informed of future developments.
confers With Committee.
The latest developments of the crisis
for the first time brought the Presi.
dent into conference with the heads
OF the Congressional committees which
deal with foreign relations, and dis
closed that they are to be informed OF
the coming steps. Appreciation OF this
course was expressed by Senators and
Representatives who all along have
been wanting TO be taken into the
PRESIDENTS confidence without the for
mality of resolutions. II was indicated
as possible that before any drastic
step was taken. the President might
address Congress in person. lying bare
all the facts and the steps in the long
controversy.
Administration leaders are uneasy
today over the prospects OF an oppo.
sition attack in the Senate on the ad-
mlnistration policy. but that fear was
relieved when the Senate. after being
In session 10 minutes. adjourned in
respect 10 the memory of the late Jus.
tice Lamar. The House showed no un-
~easlness n the day. which had be-
gun with -forebodings. passed over
without speech-making. which the ad
ministration feared might further in
flame the public mind.
An indication of the administrations
intention TO proceed cautiously was
seen in the indefinite postponement of
to-morrow's meeting of the Senate Tor.
eign relations committee. where the
situation would have been discussed.
J Back Of the determination to be de-
hberate. however. officials say there
IS no intention Of acting any the less
hrmly and promptly il the facts war
rant IL. The President and an his ad.
viscrs are represented as realizing 10
its full extent that the submarine con
%troversy. drawn owe nearly a wear
with p%erplexing and critical negotia.
tions. often brought TO the breaking
point. now Is at the most critical stage
it ever has assumed. and their inten.
ton Is that the next step shall place
the government in a position il will
he able To maintain the principles OF
International law and humanity. They
are represented as intending that an
the facts shall be so fully developed
that when r. move is made il will
Withstand whatever "eventualities are
expected TO follow.
Affect All Central Powers.
The possibility that any action
taken will afcCt the relations Of the
United states not only with Austria
but with an the central power beIlfg
erents a. allies is not being left out
~ consideration.
Thcre b. always in The background
the possibility chat the Persia was
not torucdocd. or if she was t~orpcdood.
that the act cannot hc proved and
fhe assurances Of Baron Z~wiedenik.
the Austrian charge. that should one
Of his country'- submarines DC found
responsible" rcuIrHfiOu and eatiefac.
ton would be- given is "a relieving
factor
But iu tho BACKGROUND o. the whole
case lies tho continued dsctrution Of
ships with loss n life after botn
Germany and Austria have eiven tho
United -fain- assurance. thar ua--eu-
ger sh'ua would not hc attacked with.
out warrIz or opportunity for their
non rOmnafaufs fo find places Of safety
IHi. broader phase of fhc situation.
rather chan fho case OF The Persia
May bDrom" ihe erouud for The next
move
o. va. indicated today AZ tho state
department. That fhp fact that the
Persia bad a ruu aboard when she
wont down w.Eht le o. feature on the
...r and Chat future Developments
un .hif m.aht warrant thc United
States Jon advising American citizens
rD' FOB travel board armed ships. even
'Hn".H 'h'f arc armed for defense
only ..rrD'afv LANSING ie of fha
nn.nIUu fHaf much depend. upon what
u.' DO 1nt va. made of fha Persia
m
I..r. Wa. uu frf.mat.Ur thaf should
To- Dbl. established fHIf tHl Persia wnr
torr.Ia.f Hs au AUSTRIAN .-uhmar.r.
'|f It nHli state. MI.I. decide that 90
nO attempt na. made fU u.. Ola. rfr
f.H arf vH. without f-u.fllafInr Do
bow '.Dr. .HoufI D. shown Chat trs
..'n attempted fo u.e Or III u.r frs
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