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T HE decision of the United States to break off all

relations with Germany, and thus to support morally—and later perhaps by force of arms—the cause of the Allies, is one of the most memorable events we have had to record since the beginning of the war. It may prove to be one of the most important events in all history, and come what may, President Wilson's act will have to be written very large in the chronicles of our day. The rupture with Germany is complete. There has been no thought of half-measures. All the American Consuls as well as the diplomatists have been recalled. Parleying is at an end. When we write we do not know whether the same policy will be taken with regard to Austria.

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