AMERICA'S OBJECTION TO AUSTRIAN AMBASSADOR.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LII, Issue 16021, 13 September 1915, Page 7

AMERICA'S OBJECTION TO AUSTRIAN AMBASSADOR.

FLAGRANT VIOLATION OF DIPLOMATIC PROPRIETY.

NO INTERRUPTION TO FRIENDLY RELATIONS.' Washington, September 10. ■ A Note forwarded to the American. Ambassador at- Vienna on "Wednesday says that Count Dtxmba, Austrian Ambassador to the United States, 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. Count Dumba flagrantly violated diplomatic , propriety by employing an American citizen, protected by an American passport, as the secret bearer of official despatches through: the enemy's lines. Therefore, he is no longer acceptable as% Ambassador, and America has no alternative but to request his recall ,on account of his improper conduct. The Government expresses regret at the necessity, and ' assures Austria-Hungary of a sincere desire to continue friendly relations. It is not expected any international complications will arise. " The United States is anxious to continue diplomatic relations with Austria because the large diplomatic interests which the-United States is managing for the European belligerents will be imperilled if diplomatic relations are severed. The newspapers approve of Count Dumba's dismissal,"' pointing out that this will stop Teutonio propaganda. ,