THE AMERICAN NOTE.

Gisborne Times, Volume XLV, Issue 3992, 27 July 1915, Page 5

THE AMERICAN NOTE.

VIEWS OF THE GERMAN PRESS. NOTE REGARDED AS VERY UNSATISFACTORY. SUBMARINE WARFARE MUST ' BE CONTINUED. AMSTERDAM, July 25 Berlin newspapers declare that the American Note is very satisfactory. It intentionally disregards tho main points and does not show appreciable consideration of tho fact, that Germany is fighting for her existence. The newspapers cannot understand why Germany, in fighting for her existence, is expected to renounce tho full uso of her strength. While the maintenance of tho friendliness of the United States is highly valued it cannot be Hold at any price. Further concessions would be humiliating. Germany must continue the submarine warfare. A majority of tho German newspapers abstain* from comment on the American Note. Tho “Deutsche Zeitung” states that, it is neither friendly nor necessary in the American interests, nor conceived in a neutral spirit. Germany’s practical conciliatory proposals are rejected in order to liberate Germany’s enemies from submarine war, which is continually proving more damaging. The “Deutsche ’Lagos Zeitung” says the Aineican Note is a pure rejection of Germany’s viewpoint and proves that British influence in America is overwhelming. Tho “Lokal Amonger” thinks the Note affords a basis for negotiations. T'lio “Vossiche Zeitung” publishes an outrageous theory regarding tho Lusitania by Professor Flamm, who says Captain Turner and the Admiralty purposely invited attack and assisted the submarine by following tho usual course in daylight at reduced speed. He adds tliat the second explosion could only result in tho intention to sink the ship by some person aboard.

COMPLIANCE OR DEFIANCE GERAIA XY’S A LTEII NATIVES. GE It At AN WOMAN’S THREATS. (Times and Sydney Sun Services.) (Received Julv 26, 7.05 p.m.) NEW TURK July 26. American diplomats agree that the Note is practically an ultimatum offering the alternatives of compliance or defiance, the latter assuredly meaning an open rupture. The- arguments in tlie Nate are considered unassailable. The American press universally supports the Note, and the Americans are solidly behind President 4\ ilson, no matter what results ensue. “The Times" correspondent at New York states • that Countess Von Ragonfeld, a niece of Count Zeppelin, who is living in New Jersey, commented to interviewers on the possible consequences of President, V ilson s Note to Germany. She said : “In the event of war you’ll have your work cut out to take care of yourselves. Germany lias now 22 submarines large enough to voyage to New ) ork and stay outside the harbor lor two months before returning. Most ot the German airships have been temporarily withdrawn from service and are being remodelled. 'Limy "ill come out with tho German fleet about October 1, and soon after that the whole world will be crying for peace.” vSlie boasted that it was easy for German spies operating from America to travel back and forth to England and the Fatherland.

FUTURE WITH THE KAISER. AAI ER rC A N PR ESS VIE WS. NEW YORK. July 25. ■‘The Sun” savs the future rests with the Kaiser.' The United States does not stand as a suppliant and does not ask for privileges. “The Times” says the nation has nmv spoken, its tone not leaving room for further declarations on our part. The maintenance of relations is now committed into Germany’s hands. FRENCH PRESS SATISFIED. NOTE CLEAR AND FIRM. PARIS, July 25. The newspapers express tlie opinion that the Note is clearer and firmer than any of its predecessors. It definitely slates the rights of neutrals, but leaves an avenue for escape open which Germany will endeavor to widen. “Le Gaulois” states that it was evident America should abandon passivity and end the illusions of that abhorred people who assumed they would be allowed to do everything. “Le Petit Parissiene” says the Note is equivalent to* a legal summons in due, proper form. DIPLOMACY’S "STRONGEST WORDS. LONDON PRESS COMMENTS. LONDON. July 25. London newspapers comment on the sternness of President Wilson’s language. The “Westminster Gazette” says they are the strongest words that diplomacy could employ short of severing relations. BRITAIN’S YEAR OF WAR. STRIKING ANSWER TO PESSIMISTS. REVIEW OF THE SITUATION. LONDON, July 25. Tho, “Observer,” in ia, year’s review, answering pessimists, says:— “Within six months we shall ha'vo nearer four than three millions under arms or training. . “Nothing can prevent Britain’s military force turning the balance against Geirtrwuiy’s' forty years’ preparation. “It is impossible to lift the veil concerning the Navy, but we know that a considerable! number of German submarines will never return to port. No outsiders can tell bow many have been sunk or captured, but the Admiralty has no reason to be dissatisfied. “The new naval construction since t'lio outbreak of war is probably the most notable in maritime annals, thanks largely to Lord Fisher’s inventive genius.”