Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-02-05

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GERMANY TODAY ACCEDED TO
THE AMERICAN DEMANDS FOR
THE RELEASE OF THE ~ AMER
ICANS TAKEN FROM SHIPS SUNK
BY THE RAIDER IN THE At
LNNTIC AND BROUGHT TO \
GERMAN PORT ABOARD THE
STEAMER YARROWDALE.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4. -
Besides breaking off diplo-
matte relations with Germany,
President Wilson has made
bold strike to range the moral
force of all other neutrals
along with that of the United
States in the interest of peace.
The president has suggested
to all the other neutrals that
they break off diplomatic re-
lations with Germany as the
United States has done and
has instructed all American
diplomats in those countries
to report Immediately how the
suggestion was received. The
opinion in diplomatic quar-
ters here is that European
neutrals at the very doorstep
of Germany, threatened by her
military power, will hesitate
to take such a step. The ef-
feet of the suggestion in other
countries is being eagerly
awaited. This was the only
known development of first
importance which came out of
a day of tense waiting which
followed the actual announce
ment yesterday of the break
with Germany.
Cloud DispcIlcd.
News that the American steamer
Housatonic had not been sunk without
proper warnings and that no lives had
been lost dispelled a cloud which
threatened the storm To follow tho
first overt act against the United
States under the new war zone order.
Stll hopeful that Germany will not
ruthless!y sacrifice American lives or
rights. the administration is waiting
developments, but leaving undone
nothing TO prepare the country for tho
cvcntuality of war
The situation as to Austria is to-
night unchanged There is no doubt.
however that diplomatic relations will
be broken with Austria when she an
uounccs her intention to adhere to
Gcrmnuy's course.
The presidents invitation 10 neu-
trails TO follow his action was con-
tanned lu instructions to American
diplomats To announce the break with
Germany TO governments to which
they are accredited.
Calls Ncutrals.
It was contained in the following
note:
"Nou will Immediately notify
the government To which YOU are
accredited that the United States,
because OF the German govern
mCnt~ recent announcement OF
It's intentions to renew unrC-
StTictcd submarine warfare has
no choice but tn follow the course
laid down Ia it> note of April Is,
1916, Uhc SUSSEX notc).
"lt has therefore recalled the
American ambassador from Bcr-
lin ana has delivered passports To
the German ambassador to tho
United States.
SAY also that the president is
reluctant to believe Germany
actually will carry out her threat
against neutral commerce.. but IL
IL he done the president will ask
congress To authorize use of the
national power To protect Amer
lean citizens engaged in their
peaceful and lawful crrands on
the seas.
THE course taken i In the
presidents view entirely in con-
formity with the principles he
cnunCiatcd In his address, to the
senate January ~ (thc address
proposing u world league for
pCaCc).
"uc believes Il viii make for
the peace of the world III other
neutral powers can find Il pos
siblc to take similar action.
Report fully and Immediately
on the reception of this announce
mcut and upon suggestion u to
similar action"
Looks for Peace.
Thus II becomes apparent that N
the shadow of war the president has
not abandoned his efforts for peace
and as the first step has moved 10
direct the moral force OF the neutral