New-York tribune., 1918-12-19

following the seizure of the Won Ige
papers, which exposed great part o
the German machine. He said he ha,
taken Won lgel and his force into hi
own Offices, and had paid so little at
tentlon to American sentiment that h
hao given Won lgel power of attorney
German Efficiency Waned
Albert goes on to complain of tn,
amount Of work he has to do. He hn:
been taken off the propaganda, he says
letter from Bernstorif already made
public speaks of the breakdown of Al
nerts plans, and is now busy will
hnanclai operations and the prcpara
tons of plans for loans though moth
ing has ever come of them" His worl
IS stated to include the British black
list, and the study of the control of raw
materiais lie complains that the
Rrltish have beaten the Germans or
their own speciality Of efficiency. saw
ing:
81 regret to be obliged to say that
the organization Of the German rep
reselitation in the United States is
Tor from being equal to deal with
the questions to which I have re-
1erred-those questions which are so
4iPo1 tstIit ana Wnlcn are continually
arising afresh."
which offers sad contrast to our
supposed efficiency. The English rec
ognlzed the need of the centralized
organization to deal with the ques-
ton of wartime economics very
shortly after the outbreak Of war.
Sir Richard Crawford deals with
oil questions of wartime economics:
ne attends to the carrying out of
all measures adopted by England, in
order to control neutral trade and
suppress German influence and Ger
man trade relations. The watching
OF American ports, which, as is we'll
known, is so close that no ship or
cargo can leave any of them without
thorough inspection and the permis-
sion of the English, is attended to by
him He controls the English finan-
cial operations; he sees to the cfYec-
tiveness of the blacklist and to the
steps taken against Germany. He ac-
ccomplishes this from central Of
flee, namely, the English Embassy,
and al the consular services are
subordinate to him and under oblga-
tlons to render him assistance.
Refers to Elections
But l have given up hoping that
the AA (Auswartiges Amt-foreign
otficc) will decide to abandon the
old method. They cannot, though it
IS depressing to have to say so, get
over their i'll will against me, whom
they regard as an intruder from the
home service. These facts render
impossible clear statement Of Ger
mary's economic and financial posi-
in of
government officials by means of con-
-versations and expert argumenta-
tons in regard to economic qucs-
tlons. 1t stands to reason, however,
that am exerting myself to the best
OF my ability, Notwithstanding the
defects of our organization.
"Ihe point OF greatest interest is,
of course, the result Of the Presi-
Dental elections. Although on the
evening Of the 18th Of November it
was considered that the victory of
The Hepuhlicar party was certain,
and that the assumed success of that
party WAS N fact celebrated, a
final counting Of the votes showed
'hat W llsoE was again elected.
What effect this will have on fut-
ure developments cannot be perceived
at present. 1t is certain that Wilson
viii have a position Of much greater
independence and Will feel himself
possessed Of greater power, as he will
be freed from the consideration Of
another appeal to the country. It
must be doubted, however, in view OF
past events, that he is the man to
cope with serious situation.
Feared Wilson'S Attitude
"it is to be feared that he will not
free himself from impulses and half
measures, and that on this account
his lack of sympathy for Germany
and his inclinations toward the Allies
VIII prevent his adoption of purely
neutral attitude. 1t is als) to be feared
that matters have developed not only
IN Anglo-American but also in Ger
man-American circles too greatly and
during too long interval of time in
direction unfavorable to us.
1t is consequently to be feared
that an alteration in the state of
affairs is no longer possible. Some
even fear that Wilson, who is re-
gardad as revengeful, will pay back
germany by renewed strict measures
1or the Intervention of many Ger
man american circles on behalf of
Hughes, and for the alleged influence
ing by Germany of the German
Americans, although as matter OF
TACT this was not done.
"A revival of the former mcas-
ures is, therefore, expected, as we'll
as strict investigation with regard
10 the conveyance Of contraband
goods and Steiner attitude on the
submarine question. For nv mart
consider these fears as exaggerated
although it cannot be denied thot
there is certain Justification for
them. Aoi
II do not give up hope that Will
son, whose greatest ambition was to
nave brought about peace. will decide
TO continue his efforts. This would,
IN my opinion, outweigh everything
else. From this point / cannot ner.
celye how Europe can obtain peace
without the intervention of the most
important neutral power.
Would Restrain U-Boats
Moreover, Wilson has committed
hlmself to q certain extent to this
policy. / sincerely hope that on tho
German side submarine warfare will
be restrained within the limits con-
ceded to it. Not only would q mas
sage of these limits destroy conf
dence in our reliability and the value
OF our assurances for an indefinite
PERIOD, but | also think it would
seriously preiudice German A A,o.ri