America

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXVII, Issue 9, 11 May 1915, Page 5

America

AMERICA SPEAKS. CASH INDEMNITY DEMANDED. (Receied 1.10 p.m.) Washington, May 10. It is understood that President Wilson demands a pledge from Germany that she will abandon methods of warfare which are contrary to modern civilisation, and also a full cash indemnity for every American lost in the Lusitania, Gulf Light and Falaba. BERNSTORFF, THE HYPROGRITE. UNITED STATES WILL NOT WAR. Received 1.20 p.m.) Washington, May 10. The suggestion that the United States should seize Germany’s interned ships in revenge for the loss of the Lusitania is being seriously mooted in the American press of all shades of politics. Others suggest that American warships bo allowed to convoy all ships on which American passengers are sailing to Europe. Count Bernstoff called on Mr Bryan' (Secretary of State), and expressed regret at the events of the war which had caused the deaths of so many Americans. Bernstoff, throughout the conversation, avoided all mention of the Lusitania. President Wilson has. allowed it to be known tliat he does not intend to call, a special session of Congress. ■ This shows clearly that the United States intends to avoid war with Germany. as Congress must be consulted before war can be declared.