Chapter IV. Awakening of America.

President Clings to Neutrality--Monroe Doctrine and Washington's Warning--German Crimes and German Victories--Cardinal Mercier's Letter--Military Operations--First Submarine Activities--The Lusitania Outrage--Exchange of Notes--United States Aroused--Role of Passive Onlooker Becomes Irksome--First Modification of Principles of Washington and Monroe--Our Destiny Looms