The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-15
NE EWSPAPERS OF U. s. PRAISE THE PRESIDENT ON NOTE TO GERMANY

President Wilson's note to Germany was editorially commented on throughout the United States with distinct praise and appreciation. Excerpts from editorials of some of the leading newspapers, as in dexing American sentiment. follows:
 New York Times: It Is the greatest diplomatic achievement of the note that it puts upon Germany the choice not only of what her reply shall be, but of what is to follow. The Presidents elo- euent appeal to her great traditions, to her sense of honor and of justice, must triumph over any warlike inclination she A feel to pursue q. course that can ~ but one ending
 An Indictment Against Germans New York Tribune: He the President has drawn an indictment against the Ger man nation which lie against all ages to come. if the Kaisers government fails to now meet the demands of the President Of the United States promptly and com pieteiy. Wrongei, we have of 1ered Germany a peaceful solution in the present unfinished crisis, but the Pres- dents message sums it all up We shall
 
 the performance of our sacred duty.
 New York Herald's Comment
 New York Herald: It might have been stronger; it might have been weaker; it Will serve. Mir. Wilson has overcome the influence of those members of his cabinet who are for peace at any price. He has lived up to the very best tradi- tions of his character.
 New York World: It is calm. It is re- strained. It is courteous, but with cold, cutting courtesy that gives added em- phasis to every word. By the strength of his case. and the moderation of his tone the President has made it ae easy for Germany to do right as to do wrong. If he is to fail in his effort. it Will be in good conscience and in a good cause
 "lmpecably Urbane"
 New York Sun: The note is impecably urpane, though not without little ironies Tn Its tone, friendly in spirit; resolute in It's assertion of American rights and ot tne freedom of the seas. It recalls Germany's contention for that liberty
 The President has spoken firmly The country supporting him as firmly awaits without passion the German reply
 Imprint of Teeth
 New York Press. Into the end of his note to Berlin, President Wilson bore his teeth, but not too many at that vet leav. Ing its imprint, because the first of fl was hlied with those graceful but empty rhetorical phrases which long ago ex. hausted the patience of Americans no les, than they excited the derision of the Der. lin militarists.
 "undeniably Vigorous
 New York American: The President. letter is undeniably vigorous. but if i, possibly dangerous as we'll The natioy desired that it's rightful demands shoulf De laid before the German government put II dld not anticipate that the Presi dent would go so far beyond the plainl, and soundly rightful scope of those de mands as to invite a rebuff
 Sprlngheld (Mass) Republican: Tn, governments position in this case is tn, country's position. It is not repellent ol extreme, yet it covers the ground.
 Buffalo tN. Y) Courier: Right minded men or every party will approve it's tone and tenor The cfearness, the definitenes, with which this presentation is made. ca, satlsfy the most rigid Amercanism tha views large affairs sanely It seems f, meet every requirement of American pa tr1otism and honor.
 bu11alo tN. Y) Express: There ha been no backdown. Let the peoples re sponse go out from every corner of th, land. We are all Americans.
 Dignified and Logical
 Albany (N. Y.) Argus: Dignified in if, tone, logical in it's argument and con clusions, firm in it's demands the United States note to Germany reflects the pois, Of the President. Woodrow Wilson. un der most trying circumstances
 Albany (N Y.) knick erboeker Press The note places the issue squarely befor, Germany for action and an announce ment of future policy, acceptable to ths United States government, particularly z policy of sea warfare must not long b, delayed
 Columbus fOhio) State Journal How eermany will promise to protect the live. and property of our people in the future or In what manner this country will re. ceiye her refusal to remains to be seen II Is grave alternative and while it i, not likely to result in war, it will brins about an enmity toward Germany thai will be full of anxiety.
 Little Room for Farley
 Louisville Courier-Journal: The note te Germany meets the requirements, and is such as the government of the United States should address to Berlin. The President leaves little room for parle,