UNITED STATES.

Taranaki Daily News, 13 September 1915, Page 5

UNITED STATES.

THE AMBASSADOR MUDDLE. A HOSTILE ACT. Received Sept. 12, 3 p.m. New York, Sept. 11. The State Department i 3 investigating cases against von Papen, a German military attache, and Herr von Nuber, the Austrian Consul-General. It is understood that von Papen sent a private letter to his wife, through Mr. Archibald, referring slightingly to American officials. Mr. Lansing regards the act of communication through Mr. Archibald as an abuse of the American passport. M. Dumba's letter contained an enclosure relating to von Ruber's negotiations for munitions strikes. The authorities are awaiting documents from London before making an announcement on Count Bernstorff's case, which does not appear to be identical with M. Dumba's. It is believed that Count Bernstorff merely entrusted Archibald with a copy of a statement from Mr. Lansing. The authorities are also considering the prosecution of Archibald for conspir- ** ;-,.■ • '/^liUii** M. DUMBA TO CO HOME. a AMBASSADOR DISMISSED. -• COMPLICATIONS UNLIKELY. Washington, Sept. 10. A Note was forwarded to the Ambassador at Vienna on Wednesday. It says that M. Dumba admitted proposing- to his Government to instigate strikes, thereby conspiring to cripple the legitimate industries of the people of the United States and interrupt their legitimate trade. M. Dumba has flagrantly violated' diplomatic propriety by employing an American citizen, protected by an American passport, as secret bearer of official dispatches through the enemy's lines, therefore he is no lonjger acceptable as Ambassador. There is no alternative but to request his recall on account of his improper conduct. The Government regrets the necessity, and assures Austria-Hungary of its sincere desire to continue friendly relations. The Journal states that Archibald also carried a communication from Count Bernstorff to the Berlin Foreign Office. It is not expected that any international complications will be aroused because the recall of M. Dumba has been demanded. The United States is anxious to continue diplomatic relations with Austria, because large diplomatic interests which the United States is managing for the European belligerents will be imperilled if diplomatic relations are severed. i The press points out that Count Bernstorff ought to be careful in view of M. Dum'ba's plight. Received Sept. 13, 12.23 a.m. Geneva, Sept. 12. Vienna newspapers are indignant at President Wilson's demanding M. Dumba's recall, and angrily comment on America's policy towards the war. Some papers affirm that M-. Dumba acted within the scope of his duties. Cabinet intends to accept the recall, as there is no alternative, 'but will not appoint a successor until the end of the war. THE ARABIC. MORE SLIM SIDE-TRAOEING. Received Sept. 11, 55 p.m. Amsterdam, Sept. 10. The German Note on the loss of tinArabic, after explaining that the submarine's commander believed that the Araibic was trying to ram him, states that another British liner fired on the submarine in the Irish Sea on August 14. Germany is extremely sorry for the lives, especially the American ones, "but she cannot recognise her obligation to compensate, even it the submarine's commander was mistaken in believing that the Arabic was aggressive. Germany offers to submit the case to the Hague Convention if an agreement is not reached, but says that the Hague decision shall not possess any significance regarding the general permissibility of German submarine warfare in international law. "ADDED DEFIANCE." " THE BREACH WIDENING. Received Sept. 11, 5.5 p.m. London, Sept. 10. The Daily Chronicle's New York correspondent states that it is believed that President Wilson will convene a special Congress, with a view to taking drastic measures to compel German submarines to conform to the dictates of humanity. It is now recognised that submarines need only to declare that they feared an attack in order to justify their nmr dcring of non-combatants. Germany's refusal to give an indemnity is regarded as an added defiance, making the continuance of friendly relations almost impossible. EVASIVE AND CONTEMPTUOUS. " NEWSPAPER COMMENT. Washington, Sept. 10. Newspapers severely comment on the evasiveness and contemptuousness of the German explanation, which is regarded as being purposely mysterious. ALLIES' FINANCES. BORROWING MONEY IN AMERICA. Received Sept. 13, 12.30 a.m. New York, Sept. 12. The Allied financial commission has already secured promises of a loan of 100 millions sterling. It is understood that the commission requires every dollar the Americans can lend, and it is hoped to raise two hundred millions sterling. Italy is also participating. The delegates include the Canadian Finance Minister. CONTEMPT OF COURT. HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINE FINED. Received Sept. 12, 3.15 p.m. New York, Sept. 11. The Federal Court fined the HamburgAmerika Line seven hundred dollars for contempt in refusing to answer a question whether at the beginning of the war any of their steamers had been loaded - and despatched from American ports as fliers for cruisers*