America

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXV, Issue 85, 14 April 1915, Page 5

America

! STRAINED RELATIONS. GERMANY’S COMPLAINT RECARDing AMERICAN BIAS. i Times and Sydney Sun Service. (Received 8 a .in.) London, April 13. Washington reports that there is great uneasiness in consequence of the increasingly strained relations with Germany. There is much indignation at the deliberately premature German publication ol the Note complaining of America’s non-neutral bias in favour of the Allies. “NO MORE OFFENSIVE AND ARROGANT DOCUMENT.” United Press Association. (Received 12.25 p,m.) New York, April 13. The Sun says; “There never has proceeded from any embassy or legation a more offensive or arrogant document than Count Bernstorlf’s memorandum, which he handed to the newspapers.” - “BERNSTORFF MUST CO!” MEMORANDUM CREATES SENSATION. United Press Association. Washington, April 13. Count Bernstorff’s memorandum has created a sensation in official circles, especially that portion charging the President and his advisers with accepting England’s violation of international law. Officials also complain that Count Bernstorff betrayed a secret, as the Note was confidential, without the consent of the American Government.

The New York Herald heads an article: “Bernstorff .Must Go,” and adds: “His act was a deliberate defiance of the United States Government. If he is not recalled, he must bo given his passports immediately.” GERMANY’S WATCHING! TREATMENT OF PRISONERS FROM SUBMARINES. United Pbem Association. (Received 9.10 a.m.) Amsterdam, April 13. The German Government’s Note to tlie American Ambassador, expressed astonishment at Britain’s differential treatment of submarine officers, and protested against such a breach of international law. Germany rejects with loathing Britain’s suggestion that German ships neglected to rescue shipwrecked men, and asks the Ambassador to arrange for the officer at the American Embassy at London to enquire into the treatment of submarine prisoners, and to report concerning their lodgment, maintenance, and employment. German newspapers rejoice at the proposed reprisals.