America

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXVIV, Issue 52, 7 February 1916, Page 5

America

THE LUSITANIA REPRISAL.

GERMANY’S FORMULA. REPARATION FOR THOSE LOST AMERICANS. (Received 8.35 a.m.) New York, February 6. Germany’s formula regarding the killing of Americans on the Lusitania states that it was without intent on Germany’s part. The destruction of the liner was an act of reprisal, and Germany agrees that reprisals ought not to be applied to Neutrals; therefore, it regrets the Americans were killed, and offers reparation in the form of an indemnity. THE GERMAN POINT OF VIEW. NO MORE CONCESSIONS. RESPONSIBILITY FOR BREACH UPON AMERICA. (Received 8.5 a.m.) New York, February 6. Herr Zimmerman, Under-Secretary of Foreign Affairs at Berlin, in an interview with a correspondent of the Associated Press, said that while hoping that a new formula which had just been submitted would afford a solution, he admitted the gravity of the situation. He contended that Germany had reached the extreme limit of her concessions and would y never concede the illegality of the submarine campaign. We had thought tiie issue had been settled, and the Lusitania question was being arranged, and we had agreed to pay an indemnity when America advanced the I news that the demands were not ac ceptable. You must not push the dejmand too far, and must not attempt to humiliate Germany, it is impos|k;Lie to admit that the sinking of the 'Lusitania was illegal, or to forego the s.ihmarine as a weapon of war. i Herr Zimmerman emphasised the fact that if the United States desired t > drive matters, it would cause a I breach. Germany was unable to go !further, and a breach with all its lamentable consequences must come. POSITION AFFECTS WALL STREET. (Received 8.5 a.m.) New York, February 6. The statement that Germany had refused America’s demands led to a sharp fall in Wall Street, despite Count Bernstorff’s unshakeable optimism. I GERMAN PRESS EXCITED. (Received 8.5 a.m.) Amsterdam, February G. I The German press is excited. It is r rated that the situation mostly demands an unyielding attitude, some of the writers declaring that Germany will cling to the submarine weapon come what may. The Uokal Anzeiger says it seems to be a question of bend or break. II break comes on us it will lie through America.