Summary of Attached Memorandum

.Summary of Attached Memorandum.The attached memoradum reviews briefly what might be termed the unfriendly acts of Austria-Hungary toward the United States, including the Dumba incident, the attitude towards and participation in submarine warfare, and Austria's operations against Italy. A paragraph is added with regard to Poland.

It appears from this that nothing has occurred since the declaration of war against Germany by the United States on April 6, 1917, involving direct and wanton violation of the rights of American citizens on the part of the Austro-Hungarian Government. Austria's operations against Italy affect the United States only indirectly, although this indirect result is tremendously serious for the cause of the United States. It is so serious and far-reaching to the success of American purposes that it is no doubt a good ground for a declaration of war against Austria by the United States.

If, however, it is preferable that Austria-Hungary should make the declaration of war, this may possibly be brought about by giving direct assistance to the Italian armies, such as furnishing a hospital unit or a small contingent of men. This would make a declaration of war by Austria probable, or at least it would make war between the two countries a more apparent fact.

A declaration of war by Austria might also follow a declaration or announcement on the part of this Government in favor of an independent Poland composed in part of former Polish territory now a part of Austria, or in favor of recognizing a Polish Government to be established in the near future, in addition to the recognition of the Polish National Committee at Paris.