Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-05
WHAT THE BREAKING Of
D|PLAMAT|C RELATIONS MEANS

II WASHINGTON, Feb. 5.-Breaking
off diplomatic relations with Germany
does not mean war. but easily may
lead to war. 1t is an act of protest
characterized in the usage OF nations
\ as a measure short OF war"
I The danger that war may follow is
accentuatcd by the diplomatic history
OF the world. Modern times show no
instance of a diplomatic break be
tween two first-class powers that has
not been followed by hostilitics.
The rights of Germans in the United
States and of Americans in Germany
are practically unaffected by the sew.
erance OF diplomatic relations. No
treaties are terminated or suspended.
but remain in full force and effect
unless either government decides to
renounce them, which. under interna-
tional practice, generally calls for 4
notice of one year.
| German consuls in the United States
and American consuls in Germany
! holding their places by virtue of trea-
ties continue to perform their usual
! functions, but they no longer work
under the sunervisior Of dinIo,,a,ini
Officers.
There is no cbarge {, co,,r,oro,oi
relations. already badly crippled BY
the war. IndividroIs and cornoro,ion.
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yided they do NOT JoaI IN oortrara,,s
and their obligations are as hipdira 49,
ever. The co,rts stiu ro,,,fr o,a1 ;.
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ever. be rcnresan,ed nv The dirIon,o..
of the Friendly row,,s 70 cora ror ,ha
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mcnts.
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