America

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXVII, Issue 55, 5 July 1915, Page 5

America

THE ARMENIAN INCIDENT.

Times and Sydnev Sun Service ! London, July 2.

The Times correspondent at Washington says the sinking of the Armenian is a sad blow to Washington, and it is possible it indicates Germany’s real answer to President * Wilson’s protest, rather than the reassuring platitudes emanating from' Berlin. That the Government 'is seriously concerned is shown by its solicitude in collecting comprehensive details. ' it must be remembered the Armenian wasmarrying only ■ contraband, and it is certain Germany will adhere to her claim to bo allowed to attack such vessels. Germany must remember that despite pacificism the American patience can be exhausted.

THE AMERICAN NOTE. United Press Association. Copenhagen, July 3. It is understood that Germany's reply to the American Note includes a. proposal for Americans to receive protection on the condition that they travel in specified vessels. Such \ e.ssels prior to departure are to he subjected to joint American and German inspection, whether neutral, American ir British, Germany guaranteeing the steamers will not lie molested or even ■topped.