Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-04-13

snmed definite character that in
view of this positive declaration this
government could not receive Count
Tarnowski without exciting still fur
Their a public opinion already highly
aroused: that the delicate position In
which the Austro-Hungarian govern
ment found itself was fully appreciat-
ed but public opinion in the United
States would not approve the recep-
ton at this moment of an Austro-Hun-
garian ambassador in view of the fact
that the Austro-Hungarian govern
ment has declared its adherence to IA
method of warfare preiudicing the
vital interests of the United States
and which had already caused the
death of more than 200 American citi-
zens; that all possible consideration
had been shown Count TarnowSki
since his arrival; and that officials of
the department had received him in
formally and frankly. discussed with
him on several occasions the question
OF his reception
Asks Suggestions.
Ambassador Penfield was instruct
ed to say 10 the minister of foreign af-
fairs that his government lamented the
existing situation and hoped that
way might be found to eliminate the
difficulties. but that we should be glad
TO receive any suggestions which the
minister of foreign affairs might have
concerning the matter if the Austro
Hungarian government considered the
situation impossible of continuance
Ambassador Penfield's reply is
dated March % In it he informs the
department that he has endeavored TO
make the minister of foreign affairs un-
derstand the difficulties of the situa-
ton in Washington, which the minis
ter generally admitted. AT the same
time the minister said that the Austro-
hungarian government was confronted
by increasing difficulties The minister
of foreign affairs expressed the hope
that his last note, transmitted by the
embassy TO the department on March
2, might make it possible for this gov
eminent to receive Count Tarnowski.
Penfield Called Home.
ION March % the department in
formed Ambassador Penfeld that it
desired to consult with him on various
matters in connection with the present
situation and he was instructed to re-
port to Washington, intrusting the af-
fairs in his absence TO Mr.. Grew in the
capacity of charge d'affaireS al i'm
term
"Mr. Penfield was asked again TO
express to the AustrotH Hungarian min
lister of foreign affairs this govern
ment's deep regret that the govern |
ment of Austria Hungary should have |
felt itself obliged to join Germany in
her submarine policy, thus interrupt |
ing relations which we had hoped |
might remain friendly in form as well |
as in fact, adding that we appreciated |
that the adherence was merely verbal |
and not physical cooperation and TO |
say that the president in not receiv
ing Count Tarnowsk was acting with |
out feeling against Austria and mere |
ly on principle.
Warning of Break Given.
Mr. Penfield was also directed to |
offer the facilities of his embassy in |
transmitting instructions from the |
Austro-Hungarian government TO |
Count TarnOwski, and that if it was |
desired that Count Tarnowski should !
return to Vienna this government |
would make all necessary arrange !
ments regarding safe conduct.
Ambassador Pentield'replied to this |
instruction informing the department |
that the minister of foreign affairs |
had that morning advised him that if |
the United States declared war against |
Germany. Austria Hungary would i'm |
mediately sever her relations with the |
United States.
1.-THE Austrian charge d'affairs called |
at the department on Monday morn |
ing. April 9, at eleven o'clock, and |
stated that he had received instruc- |
tons to the effect that his government |
had severed relations with the United |
States"