America

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXVII, Issue 28, 2 June 1915, Page 5

America

STRAINED RELATIONS.

PRESIDENT WILSON'S 1 DECISION.

"ACCORDING TO CIRCUMSTANCES."

Dnitho Prfks Association. (Received 10.-30 a.m.) Washington, June 1. President Wilson has decided to sever diplomatic relations with Germany unless an early reply is received to the American rejoinder. The States are now preparing for further action according to circumstances.

RESUME OF NEW NOTE.

LUSITANIA DID NOT CARRY GUNS

(Received 9.15 a.m.) London, June 1

A Reuter message from Washington says that a Note, which is brief and probably will he despatched on Thursday, states that the Lusitania did not carry guns and did not commit a violation of the Eederal statutes, which allow vessels to carry small arms and ammunition. The Note leaves no doubt of America's intention to act if necessary in the cause of humanity. It is believed the Note will insist on a disavowal of the sinking of the Lusitania and a guarantee that submarine warfare will be conducted humanely.

"STRICT NEUTRALITY." - ■ - *• (Received 9-25 a.m.) London, June 1. A Router message states that President Wilson ha« virtually decided to reiterate his intention to hold Germany responsible for outrage on Americans who are observing strict neutrality. "GERMANY'S HAND DRIPPING WITH AMERICAN BLOOD." (Received 9.25 a.m.) New York) Juno 1. The Herald says: "Germany's hand is dripping with American blood, yet he cooly proposed to negotiate as if the question was the joint control of the Samoan Islands. There never was a time when public opinion was so strong and under better control."