The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-07-12
Special Despatch 10 TIE SUE.


WARRINGTON. July 1l-Immediately
after a visit to-day by President Will
son to acting Secretary Polk at the
State Department 1t was announced
that the bars were down SO far as trade
between the United States and Ger
many was concerned. Henceforth the
relations between the two countries
are to be on a practical peace basis
despite that technically the two ma
tions must remain at war until the
peace treaty is ratified by the United
States Senate.
There is, however, nothing particu-
lar to be gained in a practical way by
expediting the removal of the techni-
cal condition OF war because to all
intents ana purposes the actual condi-
ton of peace now governs the situa-
ton.
1t is noted here with satisfaction
that President Wilson has not resorted
to the expedient of attempting to re-
tard this peace condition or hold up
American trade in order to bring pres
sure on the Senate for speedy ratifica-
ton.
The trade bars are to be let down by
means OF a so-called blanket license"
This will enable American business
firms to begin doing business at once
with Germany and likewise will per-
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the United States. No question of re-
pealing the trading with the enemy act
Is involved.
The blanket license" recognizes the
technical state of war between the two
countries, but gives license to trade
despite this. Special licenses for par
ticular commodities will not be re-
quired. as the blanket license will cover
virtually all trade.
Restrictions on German Dyes.
Exceptions are made in the question
of German imports of dyes, chemicals
and potash. This was stipulated in the
treaty and the reason for the restriction
tries. The United States has begun to
branch out In the dye industry and COM
petition from Germany is not wanted for
the present, The United states also has
been working UP an infant industry In
potash and here. too. German importers
must keep out of the field.
Chief among the American products
which Germany wants badly are raw
materials, cotton. &c. American agents
for some time have been waiting in neu-
trail countries contiguous to Germany for
the first chance to consummate deals
and 1t is expected that some are already
In Germany by this time.
Technically no American has the
right to travel in Germany so long as
the nation is "at war with the United
States, and the same rule applies to
Germans desiring to come TO America.
The United States Government cannot
legally grant protection to American
citizens in Germany or wise their pass
ports. and Germany cannot extend pro-
lection to Germans here.
But as a practical proposition Ameri-
cans will go to Germany and Germans
will come here. officials explain, with
out waiting for the technical "at war
to be removed. The volume OF travel
between the two countries will doubtless
be limited. 1t ia added. but wherever
there is necessity matters will be ar
ranged for reciprocal travel irrespec-
tive OF ratification OF the treaty here
U. 8. Agents to he I'm Germany.
In the matter OF appointing American
Consuls to Germany the technical lat
war" condition will prevent such ap-
pointments, but In cases where It 10
nece ssary for the United States Govern
ment to extend aid American agents
win be on the scene In Germany to
rroffer their services. The American
Consuls are ready to go In when con-
ditions are adjusted and tentative piaas
have already been made by the State
Department for proper representation.
1t Is not necessary In the United
States consular service for new ap-
pointments to be made and indorsed by
the Senate to meet the need in Ger
many. because Consuls already appointed
to other posts can be transferred TO
points In Germany without complica-
ltions.
Acting Secretary of State Polk said