There is a large section of experts on international affairs here which doubts that even that slight relationship will be sustained much longer in view of the rapidly spreading antagonism between the two Governments, "No ambassadors have been exchanged between Weshington and Berlin for two years, Each Embassy is headed by a Charge d'Affaires, Germany's retaliation was entirely foreseen before the United States made its original demand and thus it did not surprise American officials in the slightest, Now that the diplomatic contacts between the Reich and the United States have been reduced to the barest formal relations, there was already much speculation regarding when the final diplomatic break would occur.
Firstly, he prefers that Germany break the relations because this would impress the American public as a demonstration of Nazi antagonism against the United States and thus aid the President's alleged desire to stimulate public readiness for violent steps against Germany.
Secondly, the President would pri for Germany to break the relations first because of the influence it would have upon Japan.
The theory supporting this opinion was based on the belief that Japan would not likely feel bound to support Germany under its Axis pledge if Germany takes the initial steps leading to war, but if the United States should take the initiative, Japan might feel morally bound to look upon the United States as an assailant against her friend. Germany.—United Press.
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