Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-31

alone to exercise the right o: searching
and OBTAINING neutral ships.
Stating that the right OF search IL con
ceded in the American note, the West
minister Gazette admits that this right
should he exercised with all possible re-
gard 20 the convenience of neutrals.
II suggests that II would be we'll for
the British government to supply daily
to the American ambassador a list OF
ships stopped with a statement of the
reasons therefor so that questions arls-
| ing Ia this connection might be adjusted
Of once. Similar Information might be
given TO American newspaper conre-
| spondents In. London The Westminster
! Gazette says It feels sure that instruc-
tons will be given to avoid detention OF
ships on mere suspicion, and that II such
searches as can be conducted al sea fail
! 10 reveal good ground for forclble de-
/ tcntion such action will not be resorted TO-
To prevent Great Britain from check
| ing shipment OF copper to Germany
would In effect be American Intervention
on the side Of Germany. this newspaper
| contends. II absoives Washington from
any such intention. and points out that
II the difficulties arc faced in q spirit Of
fairness the two governments by friendly
agreement will be able to ease the sit
patlon for each other.
A plea for mutual good will is made
by the Pail Mall Gazette. which urges
that between two English speaking ma
lions 30 accustomed to frank discussion
and plain dealing there 10 no necessity
4 for irrimtipn over any appareIst brus-
iauirc in the FpessageH
This newspaper admits that the United
states Is suffering considerable neon
1 venienee, but says It Is quite evident that
the Germans are receiving war materials
from neutral sources. Britain. It declares
Is bound 10 uphold its right to check
this traffic and has done everything
within its power to mitigate tho incou.
Nenionce experienced by neutrals. 1t 1,
prepared to go stu further II the way
can be pointed out
Tho Evening Standard asks America
20 continue TO recognize that the prims
, duty OF the British navy Is 10 sec tina
nothing goes 70 Germany which caI
help IT, t"f
II we have little doubt OF its willing
ness and may have as little uneertaint,
as TO the spirit OF fairness to neutrals q
!. which the British government desires I,
! Interpret international law and its obli
/ gauons," says the Standard. "As Presi
{ don't Wilson himself hints there are poo
pie IN America who complicate the sit
uation by taking less rigid view thai
$ their government"
e Globe Says No.
y The comment in the Globe Is charac
a terisuo OF that newspapers attitude &c
a ward American affairs.
N The American government In effeC
It demands that We should renounee 1
IL the interest OF American profits ou
lie most potent weapon against our enemy
D. that we should raise the blockade againi
the enemy's supplies" says the Glob,
" IL contends that the American govern
ID ment remained silent in the face OF vi,
s. lstion Of all the conventions adopted ,
At The Hague, and the 'Indefensible ou
RACES inflicted ON Belgium" II eontlI
ues
The voice Of the great neutral natio
which seeks to be the final arbitor
cNiuzation Is raised for the first tim
not on any question OF higher moralit
but TO express impotence at the fact Tn
the greatest war In the history OF n
world has interfered with the opportun
ties OF American traders to make mon,
out of tho necessities OF bolligerents. -
IN The Globe concludes its comment
N. follows:
I'd There is only one possible answer
We the American demand; No"
OF WIN Not Print Text OF Note.
ey WASHINGTON. Dec. @.-Administr
W ton officials and all official ana al
ho lomauo Washington were deeply nte
n ested today In reading London's Vie,
ON the American note. but there were
actual developments In the situatio
hs some OF the neutral diplomats here ma
- been supplied with tho official memo
o. endum summarizing the contents Of 4
- paper. and Sir Cecil Spring I
80 British ambassador has received a cor
-. II was stated officially. however, that
- would not be published here.
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