FRESH SHOCK TO "UNCLE' SAM" '

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2525, 28 July 1915, Page 7

FRESH SHOCK TO "UNCLE' SAM" '

ANOTHER AMERICAN STEAMER TORPEDOED NOTE PENDING THE BRITISH BLOCKADE By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright London, July 2G. A, submarine sank tho American steamer Leelan.aw. (1924 tons), hound from Archangel to Belfast with a cargo of flax. The crew landed at Kirkwall. , Washington; July 26. American opinion is greatly shocked by the torpedoing of the Leelanaw, as it is considered that the' case is similar to that of tho "rain ship William I'. Fr.ye, for which Germany promised compensation.'' 'Another American Note is pending. ' [Tho William P. Fryo was sunk by the German armed liner I'rinz Eitol Friedrich- t .iu the South Pacific.], ' GERMANY AND THE UNITED STATES' NOTE now THE DISH WAS SERVED TO THE PUBLIC Amsterdam, July 26. The German Imperial Chancellor (Herr von Bethmann-Hollweg) first published extracts from the ■ American Note, accompanied by a. semi-official statement insisting on the cowcctness and politeness of the Note. ■ The manoeuvre, however, failed. The complcto text was produced, and resulted in an explosion of anti-American sentiment in the newspapers. The public is almost unanimous in favouring Admiral von Tirpitz's policy of ruthless submarine warfare. Tlio: ' 'Berliner Tagcblatt" warns America not to embark on enterprises for which she may be sorry. ("Times"'and Sydney "Sun" Services.) (Rec. July 27, 7.35 p.m.) > ■ London, July 26. ■ Reports from Washington state that. President; Wilson's unequivocal note of warning to Germany has stirred a wava of enthusiasm throughout the United States. Relief is expressed that the doors. havo been shut on all further argument' about the main issue. There is no talk of war or a rupture of diplomatic relations, and it is hoped and believed in many quarters that Germany in futuro will refrain irom imperilling American lives and property. The "Frankfurter Zeitung" says:— "If Hen- Wilson persists in his unyielding dogmatic views, the world will havo to bear the consequences." GERMAN-AMERICAN PRESS > OPINION. Chicago, July 26. The "Staats Zeitimg," a GermanAmerican organ, declares: —"Germany can never submit to tho tone of the United States Note, and will, much as sho will he sorry for it, find no other answer than-by breaking diplomatic relations. '„ We well know, as tho German Government will finally know, that with suoli a step'she fulfills not only tho wish of this Government but also that of England, and that she will create a very painful situation for Gcr-liian-Americaus." > THE STRANGLING OF THE HUNS AMERICA AND THE BRITISH v ' BLOCKADE y Washington, July 26. Great Britain, in replying to the American. Note in March against tho Ordcr-in-Council restricting ; noutral commerce, holds that its actions aro within international law. Although it admits that they may involve a new application of legal principles, Groat Britain urges that it is proper to await a judicial interpretation. According to the British Order-in-Council:'"No merchant vessel which Bailed from her port of departure after March 1, 1915, was allowed to proceed on her voyago to any Gorman port, and no merchant vessel which sailed from any German port after that same date was allowed to proceed on her voyago with any goods on hoard laden at such port. Every merchant vessel which sailed from her port of departure after tliat date, on the way to a port other than a German port, carrying goods with an enemy destination or which are enemy property,' was liable to be called on to discharge such goods in a British or Allied port. (Rec. July 27, 10.30 p.m.); Washington, July 26. Britain's reply to tho American Note of March 30 maintains that she has steadfastly adhered to tlio broad principles of international law, and if neutrals feel aggrieved their remedy lies in tlio Courts, or eventually, in arbitration. It is generally contended that when a neutral country is. mado the base of operations against a belligerent, other belligerents aro justified in blockading its cities. Tlio United States blockaded Bermuda during tho Civil War. The only way in which to ascertain the destination ..of supplies from the I/uitnd States is to consider the uormal

consumption of neutrals who <3h aiot prevent re-sliipmont to Germany The adjournment was carried ' by 44 votes to 31. FIRE AND EXPLOSION ON & BRIT-ISH-BOUND STEAMER.' , New York, Jujy 26.. . An explosion followed , a fire on the steamer Craigside, awaiting clearance for England with a cargo, incliKling a 100,000 bags of sugar. The damage was not serious. BRITISH STEAMER TORPEIDOED. London, July 26. The British steamer Grangewood, from Archangel to Havre, was sunk in the North Sea. The crew were saved.