Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-05

HdSnlnEIOn- rep. 4.-BeS1QeS. DcSdk ing off diplomatic relations with Ger many, President Wilson has made 2 bold stroke to range the moral force of all other neutral countries along with that of the United States in the interest of peace
 Suggests That AyIl NeutraIs Break.
 The president has suggested to all the other neutraIs that they break off diplomatic relations with Germany as the United States has done and has in Ftructed all American diplomats in those countries to report immediately how the suggestion is received. The opinion in diplomatic quarters here is doorstep of Germany, threatened by her military power, will hesitate to take such a step. The effect of the suggestion in other countries is being eagerly awaited. This was the only known development of first import ence which came out of a day of tense waiting which followed the action ar- nouncement yesterday of the break with Germany.
 News that the American steamer Eousatonic had not been sunk without proper warning and that no lives had heen lost dispelled a cloud which had t'vcrt act against the United States under the new, war zone order
 Hopeful That Germany Will ReIent.
 Still hopeful that Germany will not ruthleSsly sacrifice American lives or rights. the administration is awaiting developments but leaving nothing un- dcne to prepare the country for the eventually of war.
 The situation as to Austria is to- rlgnt unchanged. There is no doubt however, that diplomatic relations Will be broken with her when she announc es her intention to adhere to Ger ,nany's course.
 The presidents invitation to Iicutra Is to follow his action was contained in instructions to American diplomats to announce the break with Germany to the governments to which they ar> ac- credited. It was contained in the fGl- lowing note:
 Invitation to Neutrals
 You will immediately notify the government to which you are accred.t- ed that the United States. because of the German governments recent an nouncement of its intention 10 renew unrestricted submarine warfare has niD choice but to follow the course 1aii down in its note of April IS. 1916 (tEe SEssex note.)
 'It has, therefore, recalled the Amer ican ambassador to Berlin and hes delivered passports to the German am- hassador to the United States.
 Say also that the president is re- luctant to believe Germany actually will carry out her threat against neu- raj commerce, but if it be done the president will ask congress to author i2e use of the national power to pro tect American citizens engaged in their peaceful and lawful errands on the seas.
 The course taken is. in the presi- dents view, entirely in conformity his address to the senate January 12 tthe address proposing world 1eagua for peace.)
 He believes it will make the peace of the world if other neutral powers can find it possible to take similar action.
 "Peport fully and immediately on re ccptior of this announcement and up- on the suggestion as to similar occa- aions"
 Efforts For Peace.
 Thus 1t becomes apparent that in the shadow of war the president has not abandoned his efforts for peace and as the first ster, has moved to direct the moral force of the neutral world to .ompel Germany's return to an ob scrvancc of international law at sea.
 The danger that broken dipIomati- e.la:ions between the United State' and Germany, will develop into a statf of war is by no means IniniInized ''y President Wilson's course and neftfeI he nor other officials of the government are nbating their preparations for any tI entuality.
 Steps to Protect American Cities.
 Steps to protect American cities and property against attack by foreign csympathizers are day and night go- ing on forward. actively although si- Iently.
 Preparations to prevent the disablins of German war-bound ships in Amer ican ports are being taken but they are unannounced The question of con- voying American ships on their VOW ages to the submarine zone still is un- decided, although the first impressicf is to let American ships proceed in E usually lawful way on the assumption that Germany has been warned that ar overt act means war.
 Gerard Arranging For Return.
 Nothing definite as to Anabassadol Gerard's departure from Germany WIS announced tonight. It is presumed tha' as soon as he can obtain his passport: .6AAw the Wilhelmstrasse and assenabi.