Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-06
CAUTIOUS COURSE
TO Be TAKEN

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6.-While II
United States stands before the wor
2 court OF public opinion In the anxioI
1 waiting period which will determir
peace or war with Germany, Presider
Wilson is determined that there sha
be no word or deed to merit a r,
preach, even from Germany hersel
Nothing is to be done which is NO
fully justified by the laws OF nation
and humanity: nothing is TO DE don
for expediency; nothing is to be don
which is not legal and Just.
With hope for peace and a readi
ness to meet war If it must be, tn,
president has made il clear to all hi.
officials that the court OF the United
States. difficult as it is, must be en-
tlrely beyond criticism.
To that end German rights and prop
erty in the United States are to have
full protection of law and the Presi
dent wishes every American citizen
to forbear from any thought or act
which might lead his country nearer
to war.
Hope Almost Dissipated
Hope that Germany might al the last
moment modify her declaration of un.
restricted submarine warfare was al
most dissipated today by the news dis
patches from Berlin, which gave the
word OF high German officials that
there would be no turning back.
With that hope waning, American
now only wait an actual dem.
onstration of how the new decree will
affect American rights. The news of
the killing of an American seaman in
the Smelling of the boats of the Brit
Ish steamer Eavestone is not now re-
sarded as the feared overt act. II
Will be thoroughly investigated, how
ever.
Meanwhile, Austrla's case still is I'M.
determined. While it is known that
ne dual monarchy has officially adj
lered TO Germany's declaration. as II
low stands before the state depart.
nent, her announced intentions are
omewhat different from Germanv's.
ut 1t is doubtful if there can no q
cal distinction. Rupture of relations
lth Austria seems no less certain
IAN 1t did, but the situation must go
trough definite processes before de. I
sion is announced /
Neutrals' Conference in Prospect c
Although engrossed in the task of u
repairing the country for any even. v
laiity, President Wilson has not lost o
ght of the participation neutrals
ust have in the terms of peace- b
rms which he fondly hopes will in. 1
Ire the world against another con. t
agration. d
Ihere are intimations of thoughts q
a conference of neutrals TO reach
agreement on what neutrals NAV /:
TX when the time comes. It is known {
lat THIS suggestion is being pressed {
at least one of the European neu- Il
ais, which has been among the chief p
literers from the war, and it is be. s
wed that President Wilson has re- 6
Irded 1t with favor. It is realized f
'weyer, that the idea is still in nebu. t
us form. v
me first step to place congress for
ally on record in support of the a
eak with Germany was taken in the I
nate today and is expected to be fol. a
wed in the house. Chairman Stone II
the foreign relations committee in. 4
pduced a resolution indorsing the il
esidents action and It was placed in
parliamentary position to be adopt. /
tomorrow. Republicans have given o
surance of their support. r
Organization Work Proceeds II
Work of organizing the nations II
rces went steadily forward through. @
Il the day and will be discussed to- p
orrow at the first cabinet meeting
ice the announcement of the break II
president Wilson went TO tho navy t
partment today and conferred with II
cr'tary Daniels on cxpediting leCis. 81
ION 10 empower the government TO S
re over shipbuilding plants. MUM. d
ms works and facilities in case Of p
ed Henry Ford, the manufacturers tc
Tered his great plant TO the govern. t
mt without cost in case of war and
Iunteercd TO operate It himself with.
profit. His offer will be accented
here be need. From Secretary Baker
president received first hand no.
IT OF what is being done within the -
NY.
5y proclamation, the president for. =
ne further transfer to foreign gov. !
mehts Of ships building in America Z
Tile this measure was conceived be. I
Q the break came, it's purpose is to !
vent American marchant fleets !