Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-21

the state department in the United States. There are three te1egrams not published as they allude solely to the republics of Chile and Uruguay. The government has decided that it should not publish these telegrams and has delivered them to the respec- tive chanceIleries.
 'The telegrams show a number of inaccuracies so surprising that no epit thet will ht them, as they are at com plete variance, both in substance and form with the terms in which the ne- gotiations were entered into, carried on and brought to a conclusion"
 Texts of Luxburg's Messages.
 The German charges messages were sent during last July, August and lin and signed "Luxburg" Following are the texts in the order in which they were made public:
 July 7th or 9th, 1917. No. 62.
 Minister of Foreign Affairs who IS a theatrical person, has shown an insane cunning in preventing me from having an interview with the presi- dent He sent me copy of the note that Argentine could not consent to all the products of the country being treated as contraband.
 North America Not Irresistible. : .'The pressure of North America in regard to shipping iron, coal and pa per is great but mot irresistible. What is lacking is strength of will.
 If the president. whose action it is impossible to foreteIl changes minis ters a postponement of the crisis or a settlement if possible.
 If the answer is unsatisfactory there is to be a, rupture of relations.
 Calls for U- Boat Squadron.
 NO. 6s, July 2, 1917.
 Our attitude towards Brazil has created the impression here that our easy-going, good-nature can be count ed on- This is dangerous in South America, where the people under thin veneer are Indians. A submarine squadron with full powers to me might probably still save the situation. I request instructions as to whether af- ter a rupture of relations legation is to start for home or to remove to Paraguay or possibly Chile. The na- val attache will doubtless go to San dago de Chile.
 "Ju1y 10, 1917. NO. s7.
 President in the course of long interview protested his friendship for e+ermany and firm desire for neutral ny in spite of severe pressure. He demanded forbearance for all ships, about six in number, proceeding to the war zone but conceded that con taband found on board might be de- stroyed. He stated that it is a fact that there are no more ships availa-
 
 rupture. Am reporting further"
 Created Good Impression.
 July 1s. 1917. No. es.
 Imperial chancellor's declaration of no peace without anneXations has made the best impression among our friends and also created impression CT the strength of our confidence of victory. The news of the crisis and the dismissal of numerous ministers IS being exploited by our enemies''
 Situation Better.
 July 14, 1917. rro. 70.
 Situation better, president refuses to invite American squadron. am negotiating respecting proposals for the solution of the ship question"
 Conciiiatory Note About Toro.
 rJu1y Is, No. T.
 At the special request of the pres- fdent I have undertaken to transmit the following. We have discussed the following proposals. One that our re- ply , 70 @ sne note shoq!d merely. express Toro on account Of contraband and should give the desired assorance as regards the future on condition that Argentine ships avoid contraband and guage"
 July IS. 1917. No. 72. continua- lion of No. 71.
 Protocols to Be E,<efanqed.
 Protocols to be exchanged here.
 Two. Argentine to promise that for the future ships will avoid the blockade zone or perhaps that the government should decline responsi- bilfty.
 Three. We to allow the five or six very small vessels now on the way te pass through without convoy. De- tails remain for further settlement"
 July 1s. 1917. No. 73. Continuation or Number II.
 American Fleet Expected.
 ~Vdsft of American fleet is expected next week probably for five days. Af- ter that a change of ministers is prob able.
 Recommend delaying answer tn