America

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 290, 17 May 1915, Page 5

America

GERMANY MUST CEASE "MURDER." REGRETS WILL NOT SUFFICE. MEANING OF AMERICAN NOTE. Received May 10, i, r .m. London, Mav !•">. The New York Herald describes l'resiean public realise that they cannot without dishonor remain neutral between civilisation and its enemies. President Wilson has so framed the Note that Germany must declare herself and must denounce Count Bernstorff's threat against the Lusitania or admit that she wilfully employs the foullest weapons. New York, Mav 13.■ The New York ollrahl describes President Wilson's Note as the whip of scorpions. The most significant words hie a plain declaration that an expression of regret and the offer of reparation will not satisfy if submarine warfare on commerce is to continue. Germany must *juar. ly back down and cease murdering neutrals. If another American ship is torpedoed in the Atlantic the fleet mint, start for the war zone. PEACE INFLUENCE OVERCOME. PRESIDENT'S FIRM ATTITUDE. Received May 10. S p.m. New Y'ork, May 10. llcrr Deniburg is returning to tiermany if Britain and France promise not to detain him on the high seas. The New York Herahl says that President Wilson lias overcome the influence of the pcacse-at-any-price members of the Cabinet.

The Sun says the Note is resolute in its assertion for the!'freedom of the seas, and recalls Germany's contention for that liberty. The paper adds that the President, having spoken firmly, the country is supporting him as firnily. and awaits with passion Germany's replv.

FEEBLE NOTE TO GERMANY. DEMANDS IGNORED. AVashington, Mav 14. President Wilson has despatched a Note to Germany, which is on the lines already cabled. The German Embassy is quoted in the press as saying that Germany will refuse to grant the American demands. Instead she intends to persist in the noliev of sinking vessels like the Lusitania, whether neutrals are on board or not. The proper course would be for Americans to travel by neutral ships, otherwise Germany would not be responsible. The German Embassy notified the papers in the larger cities to discontinue the publication of the advertisement warning Americans against transAtlantic travel in belligerent vessels. No reason is assigned for the action, but it is stated that the Embassy's warning is considered sufficient without notification in the newspapers.

London, May 14. The American Note to Germany covers the Falaba, Cushing, Gulf Light, and Lusitania. The Government views the attacks with amazement. It is loath to believe that acts so absolutely contrary to the spirit of modern warfare are countenanced by the German Government. America's objection to Germany's present methods against her enemies' trade lies in the practical impossibility of employing submarines without disregarding the rules, of justice and humanity. In some of the cases cited time could have been given to the passengers and crews to escape, but this is a poor measure of safety and was not given in the last two cases and no warning was received. Apart from the surprising irregularity of the German Embassy's warning through the newspapers, such action could not be accepted as an excuse or palliation. The Note concludes with the hope that Germany will disavow the act-;, make reparation and prevent their recurrence.

lIERR DERXISURG LEAYIXG. Received May lfi, 4.10 p.m. Wasliington. May 15. Ilerr Devnburg is arranging to leave the United State* immediately, owinc to the Government's objection to his presence since his speech justifying the sinking of the Lusitania.