AMERICA'S NOTE TO THE BUCCANEER GOVERNMENT

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2463, 17 May 1915, Page 5

AMERICA'S NOTE TO THE BUCCANEER GOVERNMENT

PIRATE ATTACKS VIEWED WITH AMAZEMENT GERMANY MUST SQUARELY BACK DOWN London, May 14. The American Note to Germany covers the sinking of the i'alaba, Ousting, Gulf Light, and Lusitania. The United States Government views these attacks with amazement, hut is loth to believe that acts so absolutely contrary to the spirit of modern warfare have been countenanced by the German Government. America's objection to Germany's present methods against enemies' trade lies in the practical impossibility of employing submarines without disregarding the rules of justice and humanity. In the cases cited, time could have been given to the passengers and crews, but this poor measure of safety had not been given, and in at least two cases no warning had been received, apart from the surprising irregularity of the German Embassy's warning through the newspapers. Such action could not be accepted as an excuse or palliation. The Note concludes with a hope that Germany will disavow the acts complained of, make reparation, and prevent their recurrence.

PRESS COMMENT ON THE NOTE MUST CEASE MURDERING NEUTRALS. (Rec. May 16, 4.10 p.m.) New York, May 15. ' The New York "Herald" describes President Wilson's Note as "whips of scorpions." Its most significant words (states the "Herald") are its plain declaration and expression of regret that an offer of reparation will not satisfy America if the submarine warfare on commerce continues. Germany must squarely back down and cease murdering neutrals. If another Aniorican ship is torpedoed the Atlantic Fleet must 6tart for the war zone. BERLIN NEWSPAPER BLAMES AMERICA. (Rec. May 16, 4 p.m.) Amsterdam, May 15. The "Yossische Zeitung" lays the blame for the sinking of the Lusitania on the American Government for allowing American passengers to 6ail in a steamer carrying 5-100 boxes of ammunition. (Rec. May 16, 4.10 p.m.) Amsterdam, May IS. The Gorman Admiralty states that the Lusitania was torpedoed onca only, and that the rapid sinking of the liner must, be attributed to the explosion of the large quantity of ammunition on board. '

"CANNOT WITHOUT DISHONOUR REMAIN NEUTRAL." (Rec. May 16, 4.10 p.iA.) London, May 15.' The "Pall Mall Gazette" that the American publio realises that it cannot without dishonour "remain, neutral between civilisation and its onemle6Tlie "Gazette" adds: "President Wilson has so framed his Note that Germany must-declare herself. She must either denounce Count BernstorfPs advertised threat that the Lusitauia would bo sunk, or admit that she wilfully employs the foullest weapons," HERR DERNBURG PACKS HIS SUIT-CASE. (Rec. May 16, -1.10 p.m.) Washington, May 15. Herr Dernburg (the German e*-Mini6fer for the C'olonios, who has been conducting a German sympathy campaign in the United States) is arranging to leave the country immediately, owing to the Government's objection to his presence since his speech justifying tlio Lusitania outrage. (Rec. May 16, 8 p.m.) New York, May 15. Harr Demhtirz its mtarning to GeftNuti* if BHUto and Frww *iU jim« that ha pofc be acrwwwi w fctoJuaU js?M.

REPORTED SINKING OF A PIRATE RAIDER London, May 14. Tito Hlcnmor C'ollnimic sank a Gorman mibnmrine oft' tlio Northumberland coast, Tlio oiicinoors foil, u shook and oil roso to tlio surface. [Tbo Cnllairjiio i« a vossol of '1115 Lous gross, built m 191J, and owned by the North ISritiali Shipowners, IAd.J ( . r DANISH STEAMER TORPEDOED AND SUNK. (Roc. May 16, 3.30 p.m.) London, May 15. Tlio Danish steamer Mirlhnt has boon torpedoed off Abordoon. Eighteen of tlioso on board woro saved. . ~ , , [Thcro is jio wiontloii of & steamer by this naina m .Lloyd ft I/ist.j DUTCH TRAWLER BLOWN. UP. Amsterdam, May 4. Trawlers report Booing a Taubo drop three bombs, which blow up a Dutch trawler. THE WEEK'S LOSS IN MERCHANT SHIPPING. ; London, May 14, 3.15 p.m. Tho Admiralty announce** that thero was a Joss last week of fiix morchftttt Bhipa. ol a tonna&o of 47,565, out of 1427 sailings. This is fcho biggest weekly tonnage loss during the war.