This created a standoff between the German crew and the Americans that lasted nearly two years, until Governor Maxwell was involuntarily placed on the sick list and replaced by his subordinate, William P. Cronan, who decided the German crew should be treated as guests of the United States.
A standoff developed between the German crew and Americans that lasted almost two years before Governor Maxwell was placed on sick leave and replaced by his deputy, William P. Cronan, who decided to treat the German crew as U.S. guests.