The evening world. Newspaper, May 5, 1916, Page 2

THE EVENING WORLD, “WILSON AND CABINET A with the Sussex, “The German Government begs to reserve further communication on the matter until certain points are ascertained, which are of decisive importance for establishing the facts of the case. Should it turn out that the Commander was wrong in assuming (he vessel to be a man-of-war, the German Government will not fail to draw the consequence resulting therefrom. “In connection with the case of the Sussex, the Government of the tion that the incident is to be considered but one instance of a deliberate method of indiscriminate destruction of vessels of all sorts, nationalities and destinations by German submarine commanders. tion. The German Government, however, thinks it of little avail to enter into details in the present stage of affairs, more particularly as the Government of the United States omitted to substantiate the assertion by reference to concrete facts. “The German Government will only state that it has imposed far- reaching restraints upon the use of the submarine weapon, solely in con- sideration of neutrals’ interests, in spite of the fact that these restrictions are necessarily of advantage to Germany's enemies, No such considera- tion has ever been shown neutrals by Great Britain and her allies, i “The German submarine forces have had, in fact, orders to conduct i the submarine warfare in accordance with the general principles of visit and search and the destruction of merchant vessels recognized by interna. United States made a series of statements, the gist of which is the asser- | “The German Government must emphatically repudiate the asser- tional law, the sole exception being the conduct ot warfare against enemy | trade carried on enemy freight ships encountered in the war zone sur- + { rounding Great Britain. i “With regard to these, no assurances have ever been given to the Government of the United States, No such assurances are contained in the declaration of Feb. 8, 1916. “The German Government cannot admit any doubt that these varders were given or are executed in good faith, Errors actually oc- curred. They can in no kind of warfare be avoided altogether. Allow- ances must be made in the conduct of naval warfare against an enemy resorting to all kinds of ruses whether permissible or illicit BLAMES U. S. FOR REJECTING PROPOSALS. if warfare on land, implies unavoidable dangers for neutral persons and “But apart from the possibility of errors, naval warfare, just like | i] goods entering the fighting zone. Even in cases where the naval action is i confined to ordinary forms of cruiser warfare neutral persons and goods i repeatedly come to grief. H “The German Government has repeatedly and explicitly pointed i out the dangers from mines that have led to the loss of numerous ships. | | “The German Government has made several proposals to the Gov- | ' ernment of the United States in order to reduce to a minimum tor! American travellers and goods the inherent dangers of naval warfare. Unfortunately the Government of the United States decided not to ac- i. cept the proposals. Had it accepted them, the Government of the | United States would have been instrumental in preventing the greater part of the accidents that American citizens have met with in the mean-| time. “The German Government still stands by its offer to come to an agreement along these lines. “As the German Government repeatedly declared, it cane not dispense with the use of the submarine weapon in the! conduct of warfare against enemy trade. The German terests of neutrals. “In reaching its decision the German Government is actuated by considerations which are above the level of the disputed question. “The German Government attaches no less importance to the sacred Principles of humanity than the Government of the United States, I: again fully takes into account that both Goveritments for many years | co-operated in developing international law in conformity with these | principles, the ultimate object of which has always been 0 confine war- ‘ No Connection With Any Other Establishment in the World WORTH 43 & 45 West 34th Street wihiviie A Showing of New Models Navy Blue Tailleur Suits For Women and Misses—At Unusually Low Prices Tailieur Suits Of'serge, piain or hairline stripes, ‘ebardine, velour checks, worsted checks, in the new semi-fitted and straight line ripple effects, Special Tailleur Suits Of serge, in plain or hai line — stri gabardine. taffeta sil s velour checks, 25 00 in all the’ newest style ° effects, 18.50 ‘st Special New Flare Coats Pa A c »_ silk az souertsst + 15.00 lengths; new flare mod- els. 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ANGUS SHAW, rte JOSEPH Vitae, 4 GERMANY’S CHANCE. has oome. commerce and starve the German people, In @ momorandum received in Washington Maroh 6, 1916, Gere Many begged the United Stetes to understand that “Einglead made it impossible for submarines to conform with the mules of internes tional law.” Lact January Germany admitted to this nation that international Jaw does not conntenance the sinking of unresisting merchant veseels without warning. Phrase: “Submarine commanders have orders to conduct cruleer warfare against enemy merchact vessels only is sccordsace with general principles of international law, excluding t par- toular measures of reprisal as applied in the war sune aroané the Britiah Isles.” commit indiscriminate murder on the high seas. At the present moment, in the face of this country’s final and imperative demand that this murder be stopped, it would seem that German intelligence might dictate a course which, besides keeping the friendship of the United States, would immensely strengthen Teutonic credit in the eyes of the wholo civilized world. If Germany were now to declare that, out of regard for the rights nd for the eake of maintaining inviolate earlier ‘principles of international Jaw, the Imperial Government had deter- mined to discontinue submarine warfare as now practiced, leaving it to the honor of the United States to uphold international law and the rights of commorce impartially and with an equal eye to all bellig- srents—if Germany were to do this promptly end without reserve, the could achieve a masterstroke worth more to her now and in the of Americans on 6 future than the destruction of a thousand enemy ships. The Evening World’s editorial on the submarine controversy was It was transmitted to Germany One week later, on April 27, Karl von Wiegand, The World’s | special correspondent in Berlin, sent the following despatch first telling of the impression made by the editorial: BERLIN, April 27.—The greater part of the German press is prominently featuring this morning The Evening World’s editorial, sent by wireless, suggesting that Germany leave it to the honor of America to entorce international law and her rights impartially against all warring powers, fare on sea and land to armed forces of belligerents and safeguard as far as possible non-combatants against the horrors of war. | CHARGES GREAT BRITAIN BROKE LAW. “But although these considerations are of great weight, they alone would not, under present circumstances, have determined © the attitude of the German Government. For in answer to the ap- peal by the Government of the United States on behalf of the sacred principles of humanity and internation: w, the German Goverament must repeat once more, with all emphasis, that it was not the German but the British Government which ignored all ac- cepted rules of international law and extended this terrible war to the lives and property of non-combatants, having no regard what- ever for the Interests and rights of trails and non-combatants that through this method of warfare e heen severely injured. “In self-defense against the illegal conduct of British warfare, while fighting a bitter struggle for national existence, Germany had to resort to the hard but effective weapon of submarine war- fare. “As matters stand, the German Government cannot but reiterate regret that the sentiments of hi nity which the Government of the United States extends with such fervor to the unhappy vie- tims of sabmarine warfare are not extended with the same warmth of feeling to many millions of women and children who, according to the avowed intention of the British Government, shall be starved, and who, by sufferings, shall force the vict s armies of the central powers tuto ignominious capitulation, “The German Government, in agreement with the German people, fails to understand this discrimination, all the more as it has repeatedly and explicitly declared itself ready to use the sub- e weapon in strict conformity with the rules of international s recognised before the outbreak of the war, if Great Britain likewise was ready to adapt the conduct of warfare to these rules, | SAYS ENGLISH WON'T OBEY THE LAW. Several attempts made by the Government of the United States to | eur upon the British Government to act accordingly failed because of flat refusal on the part of the British Government. | Britain ever since has again and again violated international law, sure | | Passing all bounds and outraging neutral rights, The latest measure adopted by Great Britain, declaring German, bunker coal contraband and establishing conditions under which English | bunker coal alone is supplied to neutrals, is nothing bnt an unhéard-of attempt in the way of exaction by force of neutral tonnage into the | service of British trade war. “The German people know that the Government of the United States has the power to confine the war to armed forces of the bel- ligerent countries, in the interest of humanity and maintenance of international law, The Government of the United State Kd have been certain of attaining this end had it been determined to it against Great Britain, on the incontrovertible right to freedom of ihe seas. But, as matters stand, the German people are under the unpression that the Government Prose han: Company, Nos, 58 te F THERE is anybody in the German chencellery with the eyes | of an angleworm he should see thet Germsny’s great chance Again and again Germany has protested to this Government that her lawless submarine policy in the war zone adjacent to the British Isles is due solely to England's illegal efforts to strangle German In its Mediterranean code, announced Jan. 7, the Imperial Gov- ernment, offering the most explicit pledges thet passenger and freight; hips in the Mediterranean should not be destroyed until both pae- eengere and crews had beep “accorded safety,” used this eignificant All along the German contention has been that only because England violated international lew has Germany been compelled to by wire- Moreover, Great | ly FRIDAY, MAY 5, 1916. T ONCE TAKE UP GERMAN REPLY EDITORS DIFFER IN THEIR VIEWS | ON GERMAN NOTE of the United States, while demanding that Germany, struggling for e: istence, shall restrain the use of an effective weapon, and while making compliance with these demands a condition for maintenance of relations with Germany, confines itself to protests against illegal methods adopted by Germany's enemies. Moreover, the German people know to what considerable extent its enemies are supplied with all kinds of war material from the United States, WHY UNITED STATES APPEAL 1S NOT WELL RECEIVED. “It will, therefore, be understood that the appeal made by the Gov- ernment of the United States to sentiments of humanity and principles of international law cannot, under the circumstances, meet the same Invitation hearty response from the German people which such an appeal other-| wise always is certain to find here. | “If the German Government, nevertheless, is resvdived to go to New Series of Notes, Says Boston Traveller. 1 people: other neutrals: food faith by enemies as vou have You have forced us t prove put sailable position says to us with | vou to s wns to Wilson to Begin: arnt it RULE brutal om ry wounds again and again upon us, note is a satl. or not are sufiicient. LONDON, CON herself tn t nd for her right and una and the t We your « it is up to t they play it the sang» We have made Germany walk 5 to us to make Eng. ht-—or forever hold —The of tl inflicted It is a series of studied in. our A sy . a sult dded if 7 m1 t lendship connecting the two great nations for ov: }ONE CALLS NOTE INSULT injuries, 1t amounts to an elaborate area but also by the thought of the t hich | and deliberate deflance of a nation years, ww aght o Gree Soom We | ay whose restraint under — persistent threatens the entire civilized world should the cruel and sanguinary ] 666 opt . * provocation has moved half the wortd war be extended and prolonged. "Series of Studied Insults] fo °ndmiration and the other half “The German Government, conscious of Germany's strength, twice] Added to Injuries,” Says |fhat" the lorty within the last few months announced before the world its readiness to Prov make peace on a basis safeguarding Germany’s vital interests, thus indi- cating that it is not Germany's fault if peace is still withheld from the jnations of Europe. The German Governinent feels all the more justified jin declaring that responsibility could not be bome before the forum of jmankind and in history if after twenty-one months of the war's duration {the submarine question under discussion between the German Government BOSTON an amusing vice of hum ‘and the Government of the United States were to take a (uin seriously! the President's own fashion, as if to | make him wonder whether the Kaiser threatening maintenance of peace between the two nations. i “As far as Hes with the German Government, it wishes to prevent things from taking such a course. The German Governmeni, moreover, is prepared to do {ts utmost to confine operations of the war for the rest of| its duration to the fighting forces of the belligerents, thereby also insuring freedom of the seas, a principle upon which the Government believes, now as before, that it is in agreement with the Government of the United States. ORDERS TO U-BOAT COMMANDERS. “The German Government, gaided by this idea, notities the Government of the United States that German naval forces have re- [is patting bi fun at him. the German son's ultima troversy ment cond! denial, trony tation to the series of communications and “the ser- BUFFALO TIMES — Summarized, secks to make compliance with the requirements of our Govern- | Germany desires of Great Britain. |The controversy with which Berlin idence Bulletin. Oe nee TRAVELPR—The note ts! combination of evasions, and fact. It ia an inv President to begin a new obey unless the other out of the ordinat lives of innocents janity” is dragged in after that an endeavor wadk the chalkline. im on the back or poking himself and his dynasty. answer to President Wil- tum in the submarine con- fate. What the concessions are not matter. ing carried out In go tions upon action which proved expedient, © ¢ © are not empty wor NEW BRITAIN HERALD (CONN —Germany believes the United Btat Government ts playing favorites and, like a peeved schoolboy, refuses fellow whipped into line, not realizing thi all cases do not run in parallel jin Thiae Government demands nothing: , merely that the pe spared, and to- ward the close of the note Germany gives some half-hearted assurance’ will be made to ‘The spirit in which offer is made would be onough to 4! count CU pete Al 7 of thelr éver be- faith untese it WORCESTER (MAS3.) GAZETTE— The Kaiser's note is an effort to eave In the deavor he is juggling with Germany’ It will be esident of the United States vers relations with Germany— | has to deal is wholly between Ger- 24 no other course appears open to | celved the following order: ‘In accordance with the general prin- | cay and ourselves, It cannot ‘ve Banyo. Ts uae tne eoanes | ciples of visit and search and the destraction of merchant vessels [made conditional upon anything|must be, and he atands morally ra. revogulzed by International » such vessels, both within and | which Great Britain may or may Histglll Magy ihe raters conmeauenoal s % even as he stands responsible for t# without the area declared a naval war sone, shall not be sunk with. not do. oe van, | Furopean “war. Itself. ‘The German out warning and without saving boman lives unless the ship at- THE REGISTER, NBW HAVEN, | answer to Americn’s note is “no.” tempt to eseane or ofier resistance.’ CONN.—Though it (the note) seems “But neutrals cannot expect that Germany, forced to fight for ex- t? concede Istence, shall for the sake of neutral Interests restrict the use of an effective ‘Mat t's | weapon if the enemy is permitted to continue to apply at will methods of TEMG | Warfare Violating rules of international law. Such a demand would be ine joc. of im | compatible with the character of neutrality, aud the German Government is goes further | convinced that the Government of the United States does not think of mak- than ever before. The German Gov- eae pve eee pee hailig | Ing such « demand, knowing that the Government of the United States re- ernment does pledge itself, under wor- 1) 10° Gane Cele nie mest | Peatedly declares that it is determined to restore the principle of freedom | tain conditions, to give fuller warn- ing before oe er Jleust in sp and fails to | for stern ac’ PITTSBU EGRAPH— | of the seas, from whatever quarter it has been violated 7, the German Government is confident that in con- fe ment of the Cuited States will removed which may have been im the way of mutual co-operation toward restoration of the freedom of the seas daring the war, as snggested in the note of July 28, 1915, and It does not bt that the Govern! f the United States will mow demand and insist but if her action is only temporary | that the British Government shall forthwith observe the rales of and depends on the future course of; | international law universally recognized before the war as are laid Great Uritain the situation is one, dows in the notes presented by the Government of the United States to the British Government Dec. 28, 1914, and Nov. 4, 1915. “Should steps taken by the Government of the United States not attain the object it desires, to have the laws of humanity followed by all belligerent nations, the German Government would then be facing a new situation in which it must reserve to itself complete lib- | erty of decision. | “The undersigned ils himself of this opportunity to renew to the | American Ambassador assurances of highest consideration GERMAN PRESS HOPES U. §. WILL NOW BE SATISFIED anaes ee Lokal Anzeiger Says Friendly Advances Are Made in the Note. |ly relations, | PITTSBU est German fr ston bet ne: note, will be satisfied with Germany's friendly advance, made out of full knowledge of the power, the suc-| cesses and the justness of our caus said the Berlin Local Anzeiger, one of the most influential newspapers in Germany, in commenting this after- noon upon the German reply. a BERNSTORFF SILENT ON NOTE, HURRIES BACK TO WASHINGTON. Count Von Bernstorff, the German Ambassador, left for Washington bvaasitgy nr to-day on a 1 o'clock train after hav- By Carl W. Ackerman. ing received by wireless and tele- BERLIN, May 6.—"We hope that (Staph at hie hotel here the toxt of the German nete. the sense of justice of the American! ng ambassador denied himselt to people, mentioned in the American interviewers. SWEETS “Packed tn richly ee silo heres, ia the Fale hande t teSirtmmen Choculars te chart 20C will ax CON resk1s B. Jeces 11.30 FP. 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