America

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXX, Issue 28, 8 May 1916, Page 3

America

THE;aE#AHJOTE. t PRESS PROTESTS AGAINST ACCEPTANCE. [United Prk«w Association.l Washington, May 6. It is considered practically certain that the United States will accept the German Xoie as to the cessation of submarine warfare, except i» accordance with international law, but will (allow to renin in in abeyance the Oilman condition that the United States yv\\\ approach Britain ih : order to : secure freedom of ihe seas. !l IT Germany, however, again breaks her promise by sinking merchantmen, then diplomatic relations will beckon dftsdvth\vith. oppose any such attitude. ''■ ■'■ ■" ". '" The Now York Herald points out that it is now the anniversary of the Lujsitania crime?/ 'and lynch law is still in force on the seas, and the lyncher is still an unrepentant bully. The newspaper declares that the German Note fs .farcical and offers no hope of settlement. Germany's efforts to place the responsibility on Britain are as hopeless as her efforts to prove that Russia, France and 'Britain were responsible for the war. The Xew York World says that it is preposterous to imagine that Germany has really yielded.

The Tribune] declares that no country would submit to Germany's counter ultimatum and preserve her self-re-spect. If President Wilson now gives inj America will never forgive him.

GERMANY'S LAST HOPE. ■f fc'London, May •">. Germany hopes that America will accept the new orders regarding submarines as satisfactory, and that America will reciprocate by insisting that 'Britain will-observe the dictates of I humanity. If America .fails to attain this Germany is faced with a new situation, involving complete liberty of decision. The Note concludes: "Germany is resolved to go to the limit in concessions, in view of the great doom that, is threatening the world if this cruel and sanguinary war is continued."

GENERAL DISSATISFACTION. WHAT ABOUT THE EARLIER ORDERS TO THE SUBMARINES. , "STAIN ON AMERICA'S HONOR." (Received Silo a.m.) Washington, May 7. Mr Lansing (Secretary to the Navy), said that mistakes in submarine warfare v;evc inadmifisable. The United States, might ask Germany to produce some of the earlier orders to the submarine commanders and compare them with the new orders. The New York World describes the reply as arrogant, insolent, and insulting. America could not contemplate the suggested alliance with Germany with a view to breaking the British blockade; as it would be-a permanent stain on America's honor. It is significant that there is an increase in the number 1 of newspapers demanding compliance with the- laws of humanity.

ACCEPTANCE OF GERMANY'S REPLY. TEST OF GOOD FAITH. (Received 10.5 a.m.) Washington, May 7. It is understood .that. President Wilson accepts Germany's reply. President Wilson frankly states that it tests their good faith in carrying out the undertaking.

THE KAISER WROTE THE REPLY. RESPONSIBILITY OF THE FINAL 1 DECISION. I . ( . (Received! 10,5 a-m.) "'. ' Amsterdam,,' Stay 'T.' ' ! The Xjerman newspapers 'state that the iyaiser wrote the entire .reply tdj the American Xote. , ' '.. The Cologne Gazette says the' EaU sir .could/not take'any other decision tjian he di.d f , in entrusting us with the sacrifice pf s\vallow,ing our justified anger. The 'responsibility of the final decision was serious.