Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-06

Washington, Feb. 5-while the United States stands before the world ing period which will determine peace or war with Germany, President Will son is determined that there shall be no word or deed to merit a reproach, even from Germany herself.
 Nothing is to be done which is not fully justified by the laws of nations and humanity; nothing Is to be done for expediency; nothing is to be done which is not legal and just.
 With c hope for peace, and a readi ness to meet war if 1t must be, the president has made 1t clear to all his officials that the course of the United States, dimcult as it is, must De en- tirely beyond criticism.
 German Rights to Be Protected.
 To that end. German rights and have fun protection of Washington, and the president expects every Amer fcan citizen to forebear from any word or act which might lead this country nearer to war.
 Hope that Germany might at the last moment modify her declaration of un- restricted submarine warfare was all most dissipated today by news des- word of high German officials that there would be no turning back.
 Hope for Peace is Waning.
 With that hope waning, American officials now only wait an actual dem onsration of how the decree win af- feet American rights The news of tho killing of an American seaman in the smelling of the boats of the British steamer Eavestone is not now regard ed as the feared overt act. It will be thoroughly investigated before it is as signed to its proper place as a factor ln the situation
 Austria's Case Undetermined.
 
 determined. While it is known that fhe dual monarchy has officially ad- hered to Germany's declaration. as it now stands before the state depart ment, her announced intentions are somewhat different from Germany's, but 1t Is doubtful if there can be a real distinction. Rupture of relations with Austria seems no less certain than it did, but the situation must go through definite processes before a decision is announced
 Although engrossed in the task of preparing the country for any event uality, President Wilson has not lost sight of the participation neutraIs must have in the terms of peace terms which he fondly hopes will in sure the world against another con hagration.
 Conference of NeutraIs Probable.
 There are fntimations of thoughts of ! conference of neutrals to reach an
 
 when the time comes. It is known that tf1fs suggestion is being pressed by at least one of the European neutraIs which has been among the chief suf- deved that President Wilson has re- sarded 1t with favor. It Is realized 5owever, that the idea is still in aebulous form.
 Congress to Endorse Presidents Action The first step to place congress for nally on record in support of the break with Germany was taken in the ienate today, and is expected to be followed in the house. Chairman Stone If the foreign relations committee in- reduced a resolution endorsing the presidents action and 1t was placed a parliamentary position to be ldopted tomorrow. Republicans have siven assurances of their support. Preparations for Departure of Bern
 stSrff.
 Preparations for the departure of Count won Bernstorff and his staff ieeided isGd that % the s former % % amSaSsadoT st MdS $ well as all the German consuls in he United States-a party of upwards # 30o-w1n go home by the shortest Denmark. It was first proposed that hey go by way of Cuba and Spain and hence through France or Italy into iwitzer1and, but the. British govern nene Is willing 70 grant the request the United States for a safe con- luct through the allied blockade only " the shortest and most direct route. The Swiss legation is arranging the letails of the departure and tine Ger nan party is expected to be on it's ray next week. co.ordinatIns Natien's Resources. The work of co-crdinatins the na- lon's resources went steadily forward 1 throughout the day and will be dis 1 ussed tomorrow at the first cabinet | ssetins since the announcement of the | reak,
 Fsra Offered His Plant. President Wiisen today went to the | nvy department and conferred with | ecretaFY Daaie1s, expeditfGg iegisla- qB 10 empower the government to | kks 0ysE shiphuildiAg plants, mun1-