The Washington herald., 1917-11-27
LOOK. FOR WAR
WITH AUSTRIA;
OUTLOOK CRAVE
Sinking Of the American
Steamer Schuylkill Paves
Way to Act.

Probability that the anomalous
situation between the United States
and Austria, will be cleared up by an
informal declaration of war by this
country against the German ally.
grew stronger yesterday. From two
sources came hints that his country
would not much longer remain in the
position of being compelled to protect
herself from attacks while yet not
warning upon Austria. These were:.
1-Investigation is being made by
this government into the sinking OF
the American steamer Schuylkill in
the Mediterranean by a submarine. 1t
is believed the undersea boat was an
Austrian vessel. II 20 the way will
be clear for the United States to act.
2-Senator Lewis, of Illinois, and
Senator Stone. of Missouri. both de-
clared pointedly yesterday that the
United States should declare war on
all the allies OF Germany.
Opens Door Wide.
While demands are coming from all
sides for this country to take the
formal step with Austria. the Schuyl-
kill incident now opens the door wide.
The American vessel was in the
Mediterranean. Her crew, was
saved. according to the best informa-
ton at the Navy Department.
Details of the engagement are lack
ing. but 1t is reported that the at
tacking vessel gave appearances of
being an Austrian.
While Secretary of State Lansing
would not discuss the matter, 1t was
learned that instructions have been
sent to the American consul at the
Mediterranean port where the Schuyl-
kill survivors were landed. to take
their testimony.
Senator Lewis said this country
should deal with Austria and Turkey
as with Germany because they are
making war on the United States as
a common enemy.
In declaring war upon Austria"
he said. II have no doubt but what
distinction will be made between
the Austrians and the Bohemians.
The Hungarians are anxious, and
have been anxious for a long time,
to establish democratic forms OF gov
ernment. Also we must distinguish
between the Austrians and the Poles.
1 do not think that We can in any
way be considered as advocating any
plans which Italy may have for TAX
ing Austrian territory.
president Wilson and Congress
have made it clear that the United
States is not in this war for anv
territorial ACKNOWLEDGEMENT or to aid
any other nation to take territory"
Stone Favors War.
Senator Stone said it seemed ex-
ceedingly advisable to him that war
should be declared against Austria
Hungary. Turkey and Bulgaria.
I'VE are in fact now at war with
uatiOn is anomalous. 1t would, in
my opinion. simplify matters greatly
If we should informally declare war
against Germany's allies. It seems
to me exceedingly advisable and would
greatly simplify the situation.
"Of course, there should be an
understanding between the two
branches of the government before
any action Is taken.
Il have understood that some ~
not a large number Of Austrian troops
have been on the western front. They
may now be actually fighting the
American forces, the two forces fir
ing at each other. Anyway, the AUS
trians are desperately engaged with
Italy, which is one of our allies, just
as much as England or France"
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