If THE FULTON COUNTY NEWS. McCONNELLSBURG, Pa. DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS WITH GERMANY ARE BROKEN BLOCKADE ZONES DECLARED BY KAISER PRFSinFNT TELLS CONGRESS WHY sr V BH HBH W W W WW - WE HAVE BROKEN WITH GERMANY GERMANY DECLARES DT HLESS SEA WAR Kaiser Warned That Ruthless Sacrifice of American Lives and Rights Means War. PRESIDENT WILSON DEMANDS Every Agency of the American Government Has Been Set in Motion to Protect the Country. Washington. President Wilton bus broken off diplomatic relations with Germany and warned tbe Kaiser that ruthlesi sacrifice of American Uvea and rights means war. Similar action is waiting for Aus tria when she notifies this Govern ment that she Joins In the campaign of unrestricted submarine warfare. The President made formal an nouncement of bis action to the coun try and to the world Saturday at a Joint session of Congress. Passports have been handed to Count von Bernstorff; Ambassador Oarard with all bis staff and all Ameri can consuls have been ordered out of Cermany. All German consuls In the United States are expected to with draw, that the severance of relations may be complete. American diplo matic Interests in Derlin have been turned over to Spain; German diplo matic Interests In the United States have been taken over by Switzerland. Foreign diplomatic Interests which the United States had In charge in Germany have been turned over to (various neutrals. Two years of diplomatic negotia tions, marked with .frequent crisis, and attended with the loss of more than 200 American lives on the blgb seas, have culminated with an act which in all the history of all tbe world has always led to war. Every agency of tbe American Government has been set In motion to protect the rountry against acts of German sym pathizers. These moves are of neces sity being kept secret. With the notice of severance of rela tions tbe United States sent to Berlin a demand for tbe immediate release of 64 Americans taken from ships cap tured by German raiders In tbe South Atlantic. At the request of the President, Congress Immediately after hearing bis address begun work on new laws framed by the Department of Justice to check conspiracies and plots against the United States which cannot now be reached under existing statutes. The question of convoying American merchant ships through the submarine blockade has been taken up and is be ing considered as one of tbe next moves by this Government. Neutral governments have been noti fied of tbe action of the United States and bave openly been Invited to fol low its action if the new submarine campaign violates their rights. The breaking off of relations came with a crash, despite the fact that It bad been dlncounted and practically determined upon Friday nlrh The President returned from his night con ference with the Senators determined that a break In relations was the only act "consistent with the dignity and the honor of the United States." Count von Bernstorff while ap parently deeply moved, was not sur prised. His first act was to ask Dr. Paul Hitter, the Swiss Minister, to come to the German Embassy and prepare to take over its affairs. Then be IVomied bis wife, an American born woman, of the development and likewise told the embassy staff. His passports were not actually delivered until 2 o'clock in the afternoon. While tbe President was addressing Congress One of Secretary Lansing's confidential assistants called at the embassy and delivered the passports and a note in reply to the German declaration. President Wilson kept himself in seclusion during the morning, except for a brief conference with Secretary Inslng. until ho left the White House for the Capitol. In preparation for the bistory-maklng event, the Senate and House, bad assembled in the hall of the latter body. Justices of the Su preme Court had seats on the floor, the Cabinet sat In a reserved space. Am bassador Jusserand, of France, occu pied bis reserved seat in the diplo matic gallery, which was packed, prin cipally with neutrals, who came to hear words of far-reaching Importance affecting their own governments. As usual, a committee of Congress men met the President and escorted him to the Speaker's dais. The whole body rose and cheered as the Presi dent, acknowledging their greeting without his usual smile, but grim faced and solemn, look his place at the clerk's desk and began reading bis address. When he told how the German proc lamation left nothing fcr the honor and dignity of the United States but a break In relations and that he had ordered passports sent to Von Bern storff and a recall to Mr. Gerard, the assemblage broke Into a cheer, In which Republicans and Democrats alike joined. More applause greeted his declaration that only an overt act cculd convince him that Germany In tended to violate American lives and rights, and there was prolonged ap plause and cheering when he conclud MORE GUARDS FOR WHITE HOUSE Gates To Grounds Closed and Extra Police Bar Entrance. Washington. Additional guards were thrown about the White House soon after the President delivered his epeech to Congress. The gates to the "White House grounds were promptly closed and extra police were stallonoU to keep anyone from entering. News paper men and others with business at the Executive offices were passed jthrouch a special gate, after thry had RELEASE OF 64 AMERICANS ed by announcing that should Ameri can ships and lives sacrificed "in need less contravention of the just and rea sonable understandig of lternatlonal law and the obvious dictates of hu manity" he would again appear before Congress to ask authority to "use any means that may be necessary for the protection of our seamen and our peo ple." Guard For Bernstorff and Suite. Soon after Count von Bernstorff 's passports arrived United States Secret Service men threw a guard about tho Ambassador and bis sulto to make cer tain that the hospitality of the United States is net violated while be remains on American soil. The status of Count Tarnowskl, the Austrian Ambassador, was undecided, although he called at the State Department to arrange for presenting bis credentials to President Wilson. For months, ever since relations with Germany became acute, there have been ominous signs of threatened ac tivities of German sympathizers and disloyal Americans IX diplomatic re lations were broken off. The Admin istration has not been unmindful of these. Various branches of the Gov ernment have informed themselves on tho subject far more completely than might be thought. Officials express themselves as satisfied that they will be able to cope with the situation. In the array and navy, and In the citizen ship generally, officials realize that the composite character of American na tionality makes it difficult not to find some persons who will express sympa thy with the land of their birth. Senator Thomas Introduced an amendment to the House Hcvenue bill proposing an Issue or 1500,000,000 non lnterestbearing Treasury notes to put the nation In a "state of naval and military preparedness." The amendment was read, but not discussed. The notes would be pay able to persons from whom the Gov ernment purchased munitions, could be used to pay taxes and would be re deemable In 1935. GUARD NAVAL ACADEMY. Captain Eberle Bars All Visitors From Government Reservation. Annapolis, Md. Immediately upon the receipt of Information from the Navy Department at Washington of tbe breaek In diplomatic relations be tween the United States and Germany, Capt. Edward W. Eberle, superintend ent of the Naval Academy, Issued an order barring all visitors from the grounds of tbe Government reserva tion. In accordance with the order of Su perintendent Eberle, a cordon of guards was thrown about every en trance to the Government grounds, and strict vigilance will be maintained In every respect. The order also affects the naval experiment station and the marine barracks. Absolutely no one outside of the midshipmen, residents of the academy, or employes about the Government reservation Is admitted. NEW YORK GUARD CALLED OUT. Every Arsenal, Armory and Water Shed Will Be Protected. New York. The entire National Guard of New York State and tbe naval militia wero ordered out by Gov ernor Whitman after a conference with MaJ. Gen. John F. O'Ryan. General O'Hyan was directed to have every arsenal, armory and water shed adequately guarded by the militia men, and Commodore Forshew, of the naval militia, was ordered to protect all bridges. A strict military censorship was established at National Guard head quarters Immediately after the Gover nor's order was Issued. "I think It Is the patriotic duty of newspapers not to seek or publish any information con cerning the use of troops at this time," said General O'Ryan. MAY ABANDON INAUGURATION. Sentiment Growing For Doing Away With Public Ceremani. Washington. While no decision has been reached officially, there Is a very decided sentiment In all official quar ters to abandon the public ceremonies of Inauguration on March 5 and simply have the President take the oath cf office in the White Houre on Sunday, March 4. The army and navy recep tion at the White House probably will' bo abandoned. Those officials who favor abandon ing the public ceremonlra feel that with the President facing stch critical International affairs th gticd of the country demands that h-j shall not be called upon to participate In public functions. satisfied the policemen of their Identity. In spite of the unusual situation the Congressional Union for Woman Suf frage, announced that Its "-ilcketlng" outsldo of tho White House grounds would be continued to show that the women thought they should have a part in reaching momentous decisions possibly Involving the nation In war. Secretary Daniels asked the right to commandeer all private shipbuilding and munitions plants with Government contracts and to operate them. Gives Notice to Sink Ships Without Warning. ro STARVE THE ALLIES United States Is Notified To Warn American Ships Against Entering Barred Zones and To Warn Its Cltl tens Against Taking Passage Or Confiding Goods To Ships Destined For the Allied Ports. Berlin (by wireless to SayvllK). The German Government announced Its decision to adopt a policy o unra rerved naval warfare, to take effect February 1. An official statement Issued by the German Government announces that neutral ships plying within certain new "barred tones" will do so at their own risk. Precautions will be taken to protect neutral ships which sailed for these zones prior to February 1. Tbe new order amounts practically to an absolute proscription of shipping to or from ports of the Entente nations. A clause in the decree pro vides that, under certain restrictions, one vessel a week shall be allowed to pass between tbe United States and England. Neutral are urgently 'advised .to warn their vessels on the way to ports In the barred zones and direct them away from these areas. Neutral ships In port within barred zones will be given until February 6 to sail, and must take the shortest route out of the restricted areas. Notification of this new submarine warfare Is given and the "barred zones" are defined in an annex to a note to the United States Government, referring to President Wilson's recent address to the Senate, which the Ger man Government has transmitted to Washington. Text Of German Note. The note which was handed to James W. Gerard, the American Am bassador, reads: "Your Excellency bad the kindness to communicate on the 22nd of this month the message which the Presi dent of the United States on the same day addressed to tho American Sen ate. The Imperial Government took knowledge of the contents of tho mes sage with that earnest attention which Is becoming to the explanations of the President, Inspired by his sense of re sponsibility. "It affords her great satisfaction to state that the general lines of this re markable manifestation In the widest cense agree with the principles and wishes of Germany and her allies. To these belong In tho first place the right of self-government and the equal rights of all nations. Recognizing this prin ciple, Germany would gladly welcome It if nations like Ireland and India, which do not enjoy the blessings of an Independent state, should now obtain liberty." Would Prevent Future Wars. "Alliances which drive nations Into competition for hegemony and incline them towards any selfish Intrigues are likewise refused by the German peo- nla. On the other band, it la entnu- Elastic for co operation In all endeavors which aim at the prevention of future wars. The freedom of tbe seas as a nrcllmtnarv condition for free and Deaceful Intercouree between nations, as well as the open door for trade, always bave been guiding principles of Gorman policy. "The Imperial Government all tne more regrets that the attitudo of the adversaries, being hostile to peace, makes it lmDosslble for the world at present to work out the situation along these lines. Germany and her allies were ready to enter Into peace nego tiations and had Indicated a guarantee of existence, honor and liberty ns a basis. Their plans were for evolution, fi-i was exnresslv stated In the note ol December 12, 1916, and were not aimed at the destruction or annihilation of their adversaries, and in their convic tion were compatible with the rights of other nations. As to Belgium, which Is the subject of wurm-hearted sym pathy In the United States, the Chan cellor a few weeks beforehand an nounced that the annexation of Bel glum had never formed part of Ger many's Intentions. "Germany In the peace to be con cluded with Belgium merely wanted to take precautionary measures so that that country, with which the Imperial Government wishes to live in good, neighborly relations, could not be ex ploited by adversaries for the promo tion of hostile attempts. Such a pre caution is all the more urgently need ed, since hostile persons in power in repeated speeches, and especially In the resolutions of the Paris economic conforence, declared their unveiled In tention, even after the restoration of ponce (not?) to recognize Germany as of equal right, but rather continue to light in systematic fashion. Says Allies Have Forced Move. "The attempt of the four Allied Powers to bring about peace failed on account of the lust for conquest of their adversaries who (do not?) want peace. Under the pretext of the prin ciple of nationalities they unveiled as their war alms opposition to and dis honor for Germany, Austria-Hungary, Turkey and Bulgaria. To our desire 1,200 MEN GUARD DOCKS. Police Boats and Tugs Also Held Ready In New York Harbor. New York. Upon the receipt of special Instructions from Washington, Dudley Fiold Malone, collector of the port, conferred with representatives of the Department of Justice and the New York police. Nono of those who Utendod the conference would discuss vhnt was considered, beyond saying "int questions relating to a possible T.crsency were talked over. Mr. .Ir.lor.e l.iw Increased his force of dock -20--' ro p ZrWl l 53 I iff isles AlSrir" Jbh SO t : LWmSJ At 5 3 Africa -v. rllg SlO IP tO lid m2iO 3X The forbidden nrea for neutral vessels under Germany's warning Is bounded by a line running from practically the center of the Netherlands coust northward, blockading till Denmark and the entrance to the Baltic, to the outside point of Norway, thence due west, skirting tho southern part of the Faroe Islands; then west and then south In a grand square 300 or 400 miles to sen off the British Isles, to the Junction of Spain and Portugal, ap parently leaving the latter country open and affording a 20-mlle snfety cone along the northern Spanish coast to France. Practically the whole Mediter ranean Is declared dangerous except a narrow strip almost paralleling the African const to n point directly south of Greece, from which a 20-mlle path to Greek tcrrltorlul waters is declared open for reconciliation they opposed their will. They want to fight to the last. "Thus a new situation has sprung up which forces Germany also to new decisions. For two years and a half England adopted political and naval measures In a critical attempt to force Germany and Austria-Hungary to sub jection. Brutally, despite the laws of nations, the group of powers mar shaled by England not only prohibits legitimate trade of Its adversaries. By reckless pressure keven on neutral states it stops all trade relations agree able to It, or forces them to limit their trade according to its orders. "The American nation knows the means taken In order to move Englaud and her allies to return to the laws of nations and to respect the law of free dom of the seas. The British Govern ment persists In Its war of starvation, which certainly does not touch the military strength of Its adversary, but which forces women and children, the sick and aged persons to undergo pain ful privations for their country's sake, which are harming tbe national vitality. Gives Warning To Americans. "Tbe attempt to establish an under taking between the adversaries hav ing been answered by the announce ment of Intensified warfare, the Im perial Government must now continue the war for existence once more forced upon It by using Its weapons. The Imperial Government therefore is forced to do away with the restric tions which until now it has Impressed upon the use of Its fighting meane on the sea. "Trusting that tho American peoplo and Us Government will be alive to these reasons for this decision and for its necessity, tho Imperial Government hopes that the United States will ap preciate the new state of affairs from the lofty and exalted standpoint of the Imperial (Government?) and on its part will also co-operate In order to avoid further misery and avoidable sacrifices of human lives. "Referring as to details of the plan ned war measures at sea to the an nexed, the Government at the same time begs to express Its confidence that the American Government will warn American ships against entering the barred zones described In the annex and also wll! warn Its citizens against taking passage on or confiding goods to ships plying to ports In the barred zone." Similar notes have been handed to the representatives of all neutral gov ernments. GERMANY'S WARNING TO SHIPS. Berlin (by wireless to Sayvllle). Following is the annex referred to in the German note sent to the United States: "From February 1, 1917, within bar red zones around Great Britain, France, Italy and in the Eastern Medi terranean as outlined in the following, all sea traffic forthwith will be op posed. Such barred zones are: "In the North Sea, the district around England and France which Is limited by a line 20 nautical miles; the district along the Dutch coast as far as the Terschelllng light ship, the degree of longitude of the Terschelllng light ship to Udir; a line from there across the point 62 degrees north lati tude, 5 longitude, westward along 62 degrees to a point three nautical miles south of the south point of Farover (Faroe Islands?), from there across the point 62 degrees north degrees west, to 61 degrees north, 15 decrees west; then 57 degrees north, 20 degrees west, to 47 degrees north, 20 degrees west; further to 43 degrees north, 15 degrees weft; then on degree latitude 43 de grees north to the point 20 nautical miles from Cape Flnlsterre, and 20 nautical miles distance along the Spanish north coast as far as tho French frontier. "Concerning the South, In the Medi terranean: For neutral shipping there remains open the sea district west of a line from Pt da Les Paquett to 38 guards and special Inspectors until be now has more than 1,200 men under tils command. FRANCE TO MOBILIZE NATION. Plan Includes All Persons Between Ages Of 16 and 60. Paris. The Government has decided to mobilize, for purposes contributing to the national defense, the entire civilian population of France of both sexes between the ages of 16 and 60. This plan is now under study by tbe various ministries concerned. degreos 20 minutes north and 6 de grees east, as well as north and west of a zone 60 sea miles broad along the North African coast, beginning on (2) degrees west longitude. "In order to connect this sea dis trict with Greece, the zone leads 20 sea miles in width north or at, follow ing this line: 38 degrees north and 6 degrees east, 38 degrees north and 11 degrees 30 minutes east to 34 degrees north and 11 degrees 30 minutes east to 34 degrees north and 22 degrees 30 minutes cast. From there It leads to a zone 20 sea miles broad west of 2'i degrees 30 minutes east long, Into Greek territorial waters. "Neutral ships plying within the bar red zones do so at their own risk. Al though precautions are being taken to spare neutral ships which on February 1 are on the way to ports In the barred zone, during an appropriate delay, yet It Is urgently to bp advised that they should be warned and directed to other routes by all means available. "Neutral ships lying In ports of the barred zones can with the same safety abandon the barred zones If they sail before February 6 and lake the short est route into tho open district.. "Traffic of regular American passen ger steamers can go on unmolested If: "A Falmouth is taken aa the port of destination, and If, "U On the going and return Jour ney the Scilly Islands, as well as the point CO degrees north, 20 degrees west, be steered on. Along this route no German mines will be laid. "C If steamers on this Journey bear the following special signals, which only they will be permitted to display in American ports: A coating of white paint on the ship's hull, and the super structure In vertical stripes three metres broad, alternating white and red; on every most a large flag of checkered white and red, on the stern the American national flag; during darkness the national flag and the coat of paint to be easily recognizable as possible from a distance; and the ships must be completoly and brightly Illu minated. "D If only one steamer, runs each week in each direction, arriving at Fal mouth on Sundays, leaving Falmouth on Wednesdays. "E If guarantees and assurances are given by the American Government that these steamers carry no contra band (according to the German list of contraband). "Two copies of maps on which the barred zones are outlined are added." GERMANY TO FIGHT TO END. Berlin (via London). Chancellor von Bcthmann-Hollweg and other Ministers attended an important meet ing of tho Ways and Means Commit tee of the Reichstag, at which the en tire war situation was gone over and new steps planned by the Central Powers were considered. The Chan cellor Is quoted as saying: "On De cember 12 I explained to the Reich stag the reasons which led to our peace offer. The reply of our op ponents clearly and precisely said that they declined peace negotiations with us and want to hear only of a peace which they dictate. By this the wholo question of guilt for the continuation of the war Is decided. The guilt falls alone on our opponents. Just as def inite Is our task. The conditions of the enemy we cannot discuss. They could only be accepted by a totally defeated people. It, therefore, means that we must fight. "But what are tbe peace conditions of the Entente? Germany's defensive force Is to be destroyed, we to lose Alsace-Lorraine and our Eastern prov Inces, the Danube monarchy to be dis solved. Bulgaria again to be cheated of her national unity, and Turkey to be pushed out of Europe and smashed In Asln. The destructive designs of our opponents cannot be expressed more strongly. We have been chal lenged to fight to the end. We accept the challenge we stake everything and shall be victorious." ASKS ALLIES TO END BLOCKADE. Greece Urges That Demands Have Been Complied With. London. A request has been made for the raising of the Greek blockade, on the grounds that the demands of the Entente Allios, Including in great measure the transfer of troops to the South, have been compiled with. No reply has been sent, but some arrange ments may bo made to relievo the Im mediate necessities of the.' poorer classes without actually raising toe blockade. Washington, Feb. 3. President Wil son, In nn address to a Joint session of congress, told bis reasons for break ing off diplomatic negotiations with Germany. He said: "To tho congress, February 8, 1017. Gentlemen of the Congress : "The Imperial German government on the 31st of January announced to this government uml to the govern-' incuts of the other neutral nations thut on nnrl nftcr the 1st (lay of Febru ary, tbe present month, It would adopt a policy with rognrd to tho use of submarines ognlnst all shipping seek ing to puss through certain designated areas of the high seas to which It is clearly my duly to call your attention. "Let me remind the congress thut on the 18th of April last, In view of the sinking on the 24lh of March of the cross Channel passenger steamer Sussex by a German submarine, with out summons or warning, and the con sequent loss of the lives of scvernl citizens of tho United States, who wero passengers aboard her, this gov ernment addressed a note to the Im perial German government In which It made the following declarations: " 'If It still be the purpose of the Im perial government to prosecute relent less and Indiscriminate warfare ngnlnst vessels of commerce by the uso of submarines without regard to what tho government of the United States must consider the sacred and Indisputable rules of International law and the universally recognized dic tates of humnnlty, the government of tho United States Is nt last forced to the conclusion that tboro Is but one course It can pursue. Unless the Im perial government should now and Im mediately declare and effect an aban donment of Us present methods of submnrlne warfare ngnlnst passenger and freight carrying vessels, tho gov ernment of the United States can have no choice but to sever diplomatic re lations with the German empire alto gether.' "In reply to this declaration the Im perial Gorman government gave this government the following assurance: "'The Germnn government Is pre pared to do Its utmost to confine the opcrntlnns of the war for the rest of Its duration to the fighting forces of tho belligerents, thereby also assuring the freedom of the sons, a principle upon which the German government believes, now as before, to be In agree ment with the government of tho United States. "'The German government, guided by this idea, notifies the government of the United States that the German naval forces have received the follow ing orders: In accordance with the general principles of visit and search and destruction of merchant vessels recognized by International Inw, such vessels, both within and without the nrea declared as nnval war zone, declared as naval wnr zone, shall not be sunk without warning and without saving human lives, unless these ships attempt to escape or offer resistance. "'But,' It added, 'neutrals cannot expect that Germany, forced to fight for her existence, shall, for the snke of neutral Interests, restrict the use of on effective weapon If her enemy Is per mitted to continue to apply at will methods of warfare violating the rules of International law. Such a demand would be incompatible with the char acter of neutrality, und the Germnn government is convinced thnt the gov ernment of the United States docs not think of making such a demand, knowing that the government of the United States has repeatedly declared that It Is determined to restore the principle of the freedom of the sens, from whatever quurter it has been vio lated.' "To this the government of tho Unit ed States replied on the eighth of May, accepting, Of course, the assurance giv en, but adding: "'The government of tho United States feels It necessnry to state that It tnkes it for granted that the Im perial Gorman government does not intend it to imply thnt the maintenance of its newly announced policy Is in any way contingent upon tho course of re sults of diplomatic negotiations be tween the government of tho United States and other belligerent govern ments, notwithstanding the fact that Certain passages In the Imperial gov ernment's note of the fourth Instant might oppeur to be susccptlblo of that Construction. In order, however, to avoid any possible misunderstanding, the government of tho United States notifies the Imperial government that It cannot for a moment entertain, much less discuss, a suggestion thnt respect by germnn nnval authorities for the rights of citizens of tho United States upon tho high sens should in nny way In the slightest degree be made contingent upon tho conduct cf any other government affecting the rights of neutrals and noncombntunts. Torpedo Boat Coals. Charlotte, N. C The torpedo boat Bngloy, being used ns n mine Inycr, unexpectedly nppenred nt Morehend City, N. C, nnd took on a full supply of coal. Her officers refused to dis cuss a report that the harbor was to bo mined. Patrol San Francisco Harbor. Son Francisco. Collector of the Port J. O. Davis has put tho Golden Gnte nnd the lower bay under torpedo boat pntrol to Insure neutrality. Chilean Journal Supports U. 8. Vulparulso, Chile Commenting on the German unrestricted naval war fare announcement, the Influential Morcurlo says: "Germany rntnlnod the friendship of the United States solely by means of promises never fulfilled. Tho Interests of neutrals havo been more nnd more prejudiced." The newspnper expresses admiration for the policy of the United States government, "which demands from Germany the right of neutral states to have tliclr commerce free." Responsibility In such matters j single, not Joint; absolute, not rol, tlve.' "To this note of the eighth of iu, the Imperial German government made no reply. On tho thirty-first of Jung ary, the Wednesday of the prcsi week, tho Germnn ambassador hand; to the secretary of state, along wlih , formal note, a memorandum wliitj contains the following statements: "'Tho Imperial government. Hip fore, does not doubt thnt tho govir& inent of the United States will under sland tbe situation thus forced uki Gcrmnny by tbe entente allies' brum methods of wnr nnd by their determlm. tlon to destroy the central powers, ant thnt the government of the UnltM stutes will further realize that tbt now openly disclosed Intentions of tl,. entente allies give bock to German) the freedom of action which she r served In her note addressed to tlx government of tho United States oi May 4. 1010. "'Under these circumstances &t many will meet the Illegal measure of her enemies by forcibly preventing after February 1, 1017. In a xow around Great Britain, France, Italy and In the eastern Mediterranean it nnvlgntlnn, thnt of neutrals Include from and to England nnd from and it Franco, etc., etc. All ships met wlthli the znno will be sunk. "I think thnt you will agree with nn that, In view of this declaration. whM suddenly nnd without prior Intltmitlm of nny kind deliberately withdraw tho solemn nssurnncc given In the & perlnl government's note of the fmirtl of May, 1010. this government him m nlte.rnntlve consistent with the dlCTltj nnd honor of the United States, hut n tnko the course which. In Its note 4 tho eighteenth of April, 1910, It u nnuncod thnt It would tnke In tt.i event thnt the German government M not declnrc nnd effect nn abandoning of the methods of submarine warfun which It was then employing ami it which It now purposes again to n sort. "I have, therefore, directed the n rotary of state to announce to bis n cclleney the German amhassndor tin' nil diplomatic relations between tin United States nnd the German einpln are severed nnd thnt tho American an bnssndor nt Berlin will be Immedlntrij withdrawn, nnd In accordance nit! this decision to hand to Ms excclli orj his passports. "Notwithstanding this unoxpootn action of tho German government this sudden nnd deeply deplored n nunclntinn of Its assurances, rIvh this government nt one of the mo critical moments of tension In the rt lntlons of the two governments. I n fuse to believe thut It Is the Intentloc of tho German authorities to do U fact what they have warned us tlifj will feel at liberty to do. I cannm bring myself to believe thnt they nil Indeed pay no regard to the anew friendship between their people ni our own or to the solemn obllgiitlorj which hnve been exchanged betwcM them nnd destroy American ships nnd tako the lives of American eltlzmi In the willful prosecution of the ruth less nnul program they have ad nounced their Intention to adopt. Onlj nctunl overt acts on their part a: make mo believe It even now. "If this Inveterate confidence on rn) part In the sobriety nnd prudent for sight of their purpose should unhnppll prove unfounded; If American ship nnd American lives should In fact tx sacrificed by their naval cominnmleii In heedless contravention of the Jut nnd reasonable understandings of It ternntlonal law and the obvious dlt tntes of humanity, I shall take tho lit crty of coming again before the cot gross, to ask that authority be glTfi me to use any means thnt may be net essnry for protection of our seainet and our people In the prosecution f their peaceful and legitimate errnnit on the high seas. I can donothln less. I take It for granted that il neutral governments will tnke the sunn course, "Wo do not deslro nny hostile co fllct with the Imperlul German govert ment. We are tho sincere friends ( thu Germnn peoplo nnd earnestly d sire to remain at peace with the C"f eminent which speaks for them. Wi shall not believe thnt they are lmtl!t to us unless and until we are otM to believe It, and we purpose notlilni more than tho reasonable defense ol tho undoubted rights of our pop" Wo wish to serve no selfish ends. M seek merely to stand true alike thought and In action, to the Inn mortal principles of our people whlrt I sought to express In my address t tho senuto only two weoks ago s merely to vlndlcnte our right to Illertj and an unmolested life. These an tho bases of peace, not war. Gran that we shall not be challenged to i' fend them by acts of wilful InJustW on tho part of tho government of Cef muny." ' Swiss Facing Famine Peril. Geneva. Tho Swiss governraf hold two extraordinary sessions to cuss the German nnd Austrian noi regarding tho submarine blockade. ' The new situation Is considered sort, ous from tin economic point, especial regarding tho supply of food, the prlc of which have Increased nearly D5 p cent since tho war began. Tho fcdoril, council announces It is forced to Uv speclul measures to cope with the s"' uatlon and' food cards ore expected " be issued. . ': German Public Opinion Firm. ' Berlin. The outstanding fentura JJ the situation here Is the unifying " nubile oninlon by the submnrlne ded'' slon. . The Gorman press, too, sho1 tho same complete unity. Public p"v Ion of all shades approves the sul"1" rlne decision ns being Germany's oU loglcnl reply to tho rejection of tl": pence proposul. And this decisions occasioned no surprise. f After the entente's answer to tl: pence proposal It was known that u" k limited Buhinurlnq wur would c"" j I sooner or later, k
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