After it was stated that the discussion was directed towards a part of the party, but nonetheless brought forth the view of Cabinet members. After the meeting, Secretary Lansing said that further information concerning the sinking of the British line in Arabia not at hand. The American government is anxiously awaiting word from Berlin regarding the British steamship Marina, which undoubtedly was sunk without warning by the German submarine, and which, as the State Department has been informed, was not a transport. No course of action will be decided until after many have been heard from further.

It was learned that after full discussion, the Cabinet took the view that the force of the note to the belligerents had not been materially affected by Secretary Lansing's statements. Press, concerning the United States and Germany, was read with the deepest interest by members of the Cabinet. Messages concerning the President poured into the White House today in increasing volume. Almost without exception, the senders interpreted the action as a peace move toward the United States.

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