AMERICA AND THE PIRATES

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2754, 25 April 1916, Page 5

AMERICA AND THE PIRATES

GERMAN PRESS ON THE CRISIS SIGNIFICANT INSTRUCTION TO AMERICAN AMBASSADOR By Tcloemph—Prcea Association—Oopy right (Rcc. April 24, 2.45 p.m.) n l- n -i i. nr. , London,' April 23. Commenting on President Wilson's Note to Germany, the ' "Kreiu Zeitiinjr anticipates a r.upturo of relations with the United States, ajul hopes that the development will secure for Germany unrestricted freedom in her submarine warfare. ' Iho."iCooluischo Volks Zoitung" states that President Wilson wants war. It Jio maintains his menace, the only conclusion for Germany is naval' war with all means and all consequences. ' * The Vienna nowspapcrs regard the Note as creating a crisis. They accuse President Wilson of favouring tho Entente, aiid demand that Germany reply with tho dignity corresponding to her rights. UNITED STATES FAVOURABLE TO FURTHER DISCUSSION. ' (Rec. April 24, 2.45 p.m.) mi Washington, April 23. ihe Evening Post' states that the Government will look favourably upon an immediate declaration by Germany that she will abandon submarine attacks without warning, and will destroy prizes only in calm weather near shore, pending e discussion of the equities and principles involved. SAFETY OF AMERICANS IN THE EVENT OF WAR. (Rec. April 24, 7.55 p.m.) nr c j i • . , Washington, April 23. Mr. berard, American Ambassador in Berlin, lias been warned to safeguard Americans in Germany and allied countries in the event of war. GREAT WAR COUNCIL SITTING IN BERLIN (Rec. April 24, 9.35 p.m.) u • , j « „ ~ „ London, April 24. „,.oi u s r e P° r ' ed fr ° m Berlin that a great War Council is being held at Goneia] Headquarters for deliberation on the American crisis. It is expected to irniw 6 " i yS ' if P° slfclol ;- ' s viewed with the utmost seriousness in Gov, einment circlos, which demand that the situation shall bo examined in all its aspects m order to meet the latest dan gor. Not only the politicians, but military and naval chicts are participating in the council. Ihe newspapers which support tho Government advise caution and an ..ppeal to America s sense of justice, but the majority of the newspapers f®}" so to hear of abandoning the submarine warfare, and sneer at American intervention as ofhttle importance. , The "Vossisclie Zeituug" accuses Presiuent Wilson of dropping tho last semblance of impartiality when ho demands the renunciation of our effective weapon against tha starvation warfare." STRONG INFLUENCE'WORKING FOR PEACE. (Rec. iipril 25, 0.25 a.m.) ' , < ~,. 111 intercepted wireless message to the "New York World!"' 'ffom 2 JIr \\legand (tho war correspondent), states that gravity pervades th« ntmn' sphere-of the German Foreign Office at Berlin. A strong influence is work-" ing for a peaceful solution of tho problem. Some do not see any hope but others aro quite hopeful. p ' uuc i "IF I WERE PRESIDENT WILSON." (Rec. April 25, 0.25 a.m.) mi ~ ~t , , . . .. Rotterdam, April 24. t + • + Anzeiger" says: "President Wilson doesn't love I,'ri i > luf' trymg to gam his affection. We stand on our good' rights, and.ait hitting our enemy where he is most sensitive. President Wilson doesn t frighten us. The word for President Wilson is 'hands off' " ' ,' title? 6 "Tf T X wi 0 n ? 'i 1 ™ ie Zukunst" a remarkable article en- . titled, If I Meie President \\ ilson. He makes President Wilson, in the form/ Mim,c ~;- sp TJ 1 ' deliver Stinging indictment on Germany's relations with America. Herr Harden warns Germany of the untenable nature ' of her demands and the consequences if she breaks with America. She will lose ail her ships snd also have to provision Belgium, while no'further sunplies will reach her through Scandinavia." ' # ) UNARMED STEAMER SUNK WITHOUT WARNING LATEST VICTIMS OF THE PIRATES. (liec. April 24, 7.55-p.m.) Lloyd's report that the-British steamer Cairngowan has been^sunk" 3 ' She Was unarmed, and was not warned. ,^iu% F T onoll ue ; c >™ lal has lioen torpedoed; also the steamers Tre- ?. tie (? Irecanell) and Feliciana. It is believed that in tho last three named the crews were saved. , 4017 tons, Cairn Line, Newcastle; Trecanell, 3875 tons, Ham S.S. Co., fat. Ives; Feliciana, 4277 tons, Gulf Line, West Hartlepool.]