GERMANY AND UNITED STATES

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2488, 15 June 1915, Page 5

GERMANY AND UNITED STATES

MR. BRYAN'S RESIGNATION PRACTICALLY AN 'ULTIMATUM Copenhagen, June 13. the German Socialist journal "Vorwaerts' says that Mr.-. Brvan's resignation is practically an -ultimatum. ° Count Reveutlow, the well-known writer on military and other subjects, 111 the "Tages-Zeituug," urges Germany to stand firm to tJio February declaraon ', "?^ e very bought that we should discontinue submarine warfare on account of the American Note is offensive to Germ-uiy." ANOTHER STATEMENT BY MR, BRYAN. (Rec. Jane 14, 11.40 p.m.) T Washington, June 14. Mr. h . J. Bryan in a further statement remarks that the position, has not materially altered since his resignation. Although lie saw the final' draft of tho Not©, the chango was not sufficient to justify tho withdrawal of his resignation. "MANY ENEMIES, MUCH HONOUR" HOW GERMANY FEELS TOWARDS THE UNITED STATES. London, June 13. • An American traveller who has made a study of Germany says:—"Many enemies, much honour,' is the now motto. The authorities appear desirous of bringing in America as in the pay of the Allies. Many assort that there is a secret defensive AngloAmerican treaty. Tho sale of munitions is quoted as a proof of American hostility. Responsible Germans declare that it is more desirable that America should come out openly on the side of tho Allies. The averugo person regards the American as a money-grabbing coward, and does not 'hide lus contempt-. Under the cloak of neutrality America is said to bo supplying one belligorent with the sinews of war, while acquiescing in the starving of the other. ; 'There is growing up an intense hostility to America throughout Germany; Amoricans are being treated almost like an enemy. The Press is conducting a campaign of singular bitterness; alleging that tho American Consuls aro industrial spies. The situation of Americans is becoming untenable; most of them are sitting upoa their packed boxes, ready to depart. The relations between America and Germany are strained to breaking-point, yet the Germans do not know it. "The American Notes and protests are regarded as bluff, and dismissed as sheer preposterous presumption It is suggested that America desires to compel German); to adopt hunger methods. Hatred, futile rage, contempt, and malice towards enemies—neutral and belligerent—have distorted the German outlook. Militarists appear to desire a rupture of diplomacy with America, but do not anticipate that America will join the Allies." PEACE OPTIMiMIN THE STATES BASED UPON SLENDER BELIEF. (Rec. June 14, 6.10 p.m.) London, June 13. The "Times" Washington correspondent states that there is a prevailing optimism, duo to the Belief that Germany is awake to the disadvantages of an uncompromising policy with America. At this moment the ultra-pacific are thinking that Germany sees tho error of her ways. Should this belief bo shattered it may be taken for granted that warlike dissatisfaction will leap like wildfiro across the country.— ("Times" and Syduoy "Sun" Services.) BRITISH NAVY'S SILENT BLOCKADE A RUSSIAN APPRECIATION. Potrograd, June 13. The Russian newspaper "Novoe Vremya" says:—"The silont work of the British Navy has created a situation unprecedented in naval history. The blockade of Germany is real and complete, and could not be more effective if the British Navy had destroyed that of Germany. It is true that Germany has not yet been stifled, but she is breathing through a gag." STEAMER SUNK BY PIRATE CREW LANDED SAFELY. London, June 13. The steamer Leuctra was torpedoed off the Essox Coast. The crew was landed. TWO BARQUES ATTACKED. (Rec. June 14, 9 p.m.) London, June 14. ■ Tho German submarine TJ3S, by shellfire, sank tho barque Crown of India, and also damaged the Norwegian barque Beltelade. off St. Anne's Head (Isle of Man). The crews were saved.