America

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXX, Issue 27, 6 May 1916, Page 5

America

GERMANY REPL3ES. A VOLUMINOUS DOCUMENT. United Puvrk a«r<ioi»t.o*j Amsterdam. May 5. The German reply to the United States is completed. It is a voluminous manuscript, and was banded over to Mr Gerard to-day. AMERICAN DEMANDS CONDITION ALLY ASSENTED TO. London,-; May'. 5. The Daily Mail says that telegrams from New York and The Hague state that i Germany’s reply assents to President Wilson’s demands conditionally on her enforcing the rights of neutrals against Britain on the high seas. LONGEST DOCUMENT OF THE WAR.

TERMS IN A NUTSHELL. TRUTH ABOUT THE SUSSEX. (Received 10.10 a.ny) Washington, May 5. Germany’s reply, which is one of the longest documents of the war, still insists on treating armed merchantmen as cruisers. She reiterates her pledges for the safety of Americans, admits 'the attack on the Sussex and promises, these will not recur f and recalls ’Britain’s alleged failure to answey varv joufi. American protests concerning the I British blockade. VISIT AND SEARCH. NEW ORDER TO NAVAL FORCESWHERE THE SHOE PINCHES. (Received 8.50 a.m.) New York, May 5. The German Note quotes a ne\t order to the German naval forces instructing the officers to observe the principle of visit and search of mem ohadt, vessels,,,both, within .ajul without thefif ,&onq. vd f-? : ItVJticiiuw. .expects; the -,Uniied : -state3 to insist that Britain will conduct the blockade fin AfccdrdariCfM with.' the rights <jf hehtrMl shipping, ifaiHiJg 1 ‘ which Germany'reserves' the right of; complete liberty:of- : decision. ?T.i *- ! : POSITION STILL SHAKY. TERMS OF CONDITIONAL REPLY. STOCK MARKET DEMORALISED. (Received 8.50 a.m.) Washington, May 5. The-German reply to the American Note offers to restrict submarine warfare within the limits of the United, States dema'njls, if the (United States will compel Britain to abide by the; dictates of international law. The 1 stock markets in New York are* demoralised, as it is believed that President Wilson will now be obliged to’ break off diplomatic 'relations unless the U.S. accepts Germany’s over-j tures regarding Britain controlling the seas. Germany announces that slid will reserve full liberty, of 7 action-on!' the seas. U-, ~ ,« \ • ' ;; -y ■r; r, 7,7« i -fV-: f «ft | j “COLOSSAL IMPUDENCE S’* NOTE’S AMAZING STATEMENT. USUAL GERMAN BLUFF. “NO VIOLATION OF INTERNATIONAL LAW.” AMERICA’S RESPONSIBILITY. CHARGES AGAINST BRITAIN. QUESTION OF THE FREEDOM OF THE SEAS. MEETING OF U.S.A. CABINET. (Received 9.30 a.m.) gton, May 5.

Germany repudiates the suggestion that she in any way violated international law by, using the submarine. She takes exception tq the American statement that Germany indiscriminately destroyed Neutrals’ vessels during the past year, and professes that every conciliation had been shown to neutrals except within the war /.one around the British Isles, where neutrals carrying enemy freight were encountered.

Germany had made many offers to the United States to prevent American passengers travelling on enemy ships, but the United States refused to accept the suggestions; therefore, the United States itself cannot escape her responsibility. Germany, however, renews this offer. Germany cannot dispense with submarine warfare, as Britain is breaking the international law in wholesale fashion and starving women and children.

Germany is anxious to confine the Wi lr purely to the belligerent forces, but Britain extended it to women, f be children, and in self-defence Germany is obliged to resort to submarines. Germany offers, furthermore, to order submarine commanders not to sink any ships anywhere unless after duo warning and the safeguard of the crew, the only exception being il ships attempt to escape and offer resistance. This offer, however, is conditional on ihe United States co-operating with Germany to restore the freedom of the seas, as the United States suggested previously in her Notes to the British Government. If the United States fails to do this, Germany will hold herself free to deal with the situation thus arising with complete freedom of action. The United States 'Cabinet is considering the unofficial text to the Note,

[t, is understood ihr, t no hasty action will bo taken.

Tin' denounces the Note as a piece of .si impudence, but the dermsm-Amork'.i'ii.s are delighted. 9U*~ STILL DODGING TROUBLE, GERMAN BLUFF AGAIN SUCCEEDS. (Received 12.1 d a.m.) Washington. May 5. Several members of the Cabinet ex-n-ess the opinion that the United states will probably accept the German Assurances ifon.tlie future, and will not reak off diplomatic relations unless 1 lore are further outrages. Cabinet will leisurely consider what lotion is to be taken, but will not deide for at least a week. The Stock Exchange completely reovered on hearing the news..