America

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXVII, Issue 13, 15 May 1915, Page 5

America

TERMS OF THE NOTE. AMUSING IN MILDNESS. REPARATION HOPED FOR. UmTfcii Press" Association. (Received 10.45 a.m.) London. May 14. The American Note to Germany covers the Falaba, the crushing of the GulHight, and the Lusitania incidents. The Note states: The Governi ment views the attacks with amazement, and is loath to believe that acts, so absolutely contrary to the spirit of modern warfare, should be countenanced by the German Government. America's objection to the Germans' present methods against their enemies trade lies in the practical impossibility of employing submarines without disregarding the rules of justice to humanity. In the cases cited, time could have been given to the passengers and crews, but this poor measure for safety was not given, and in the last two cases no warning was received. Apart from the surprising irregularity of the German Embassy's warning through the newspapers, such action could not he accepted as an excuse or palliation. The Note concludes with the hope that Germany will disavow the acts, make reparation, and prevent a recurrence.

THE NOTE TO CERMANV. Washington, May 14. President Wilson has despatched a Xote to Germany which is on the lines already cabled. The German Embassy is quoted in the press as saying that Germany will refuse to grant the American demands. Instead she intends to persist in the policy of sinking vessels like the Lusifcania whether neutrals are on board or not. The proper course would be for Americans to travel by neutral ships, otherwise Germany would not be responsible. The German Embassy notified the papers in the larger cities to discontinue the publication of the advertisement warning Americans against trans-Atlantic travel in belligerent vessels. Xo reason is assigned for the action, but it is stated that the Embassy's warning is considered sufficient. ROOSEVELT ON MR WILSON'S POLICY. Times and Sydney Sun Service. (Received 8 a.m.) London, May 14. Mr Roosevelt counsels prompt action. He says the drowned babies and women are an eloquent commentary on the Wilson theory that a policy of blood and' iron can meet a policy of milk and water.