The Lusitania.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXVII, Issue 10, 12 May 1915, Page 5

The Lusitania.

“THE ONLY WAY!”

Tikes and Sydney Sun Service. (Received 8 a.m.) London, May 11.

The Times, in a leader, says:— “The full horror of the Lusitania crime, which is now revealed, stirred the people more deeply than any other of the murderous acts of the Germans. Never since the world began was the spectacle seen of a whole race of many millions scientifically organised in wholesale murder, lust, and devastation. American intervention in the war will not materially affect the situation, but we can legitimately ask whether a nation whose citizens were wantonly destroyed can continue in friendly official relations with a Power which is sunk in moral degradation. The latest massacre has stiffened a thousandfold the resolute determination of Britain to avenge. The only way to restore the peace of the world is to carry war throughout the length and breadth of Germany. Unless Berlin is entered, our blood will be shed vainly, and forever there will be strife, and as such only is it permissible to an end.” ■/ t \ PRESIDENT WILSON’S ATTITUDE. Times and Sydney Sun Service. (Received 8.0 a.m.) London, May 4. The Times’ correspondent at New York says: “America is ablaze with indignation, and the universal horror fnay force the Government to a declaration of war. The question is being discussed in every part of America, but there is no doubt President Wilson is firmly determined to avoid war if possible. President Wilson is anxious that the public should restrain their paroxysms ot rage and give him a free to deal with the crisis.” SCENES AMONG THE SURVIVORS. Times and Sydney Sun Service. (Received 8.0 a.m.) London, May 11. The Lusitania’s crew, numbering GGS, all belonged to Liverpool. A number of their womenfolk kept vigil throughout the night, their strained faces being a most vivid contrast to the stoical unconcern of the arriving survivors. One distraught mother tugged imploringly at the survivors, saying:— “Has anyone seen Dad Daley, fireman, my son?” When told that he was among the drowned, she flung herself down upon a packing-case, wailing her sorrow, being unnoticed by the majority of those present, who were engaged in happy reunions. One ould hear exclamations of “He’s saved!” and could then witness the fortunate one Jieiug devoured with kisses. Two Canadian soldiers were seen embracing their mother, who had soiled in the Lusitania with the intention of paying them a surprise visit. The first intimation the sons had ot their mother being aboard was the announcement that she was among the rescued. A Russian manifested considerable pride in a lifebelt, which be persisted in wearing over bis topcoat.