Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-07-28
UNDER SEA BOATS
TO KEEP AT WORK
One Writer Says United States VIII
Be Treated Politely as Long
AZ It Is Useful"
BrANDPOrETs ARE FAR APART

that Of the Berlin press--thst the
American note is entirely unsatis-
factory and leaves Germany no
alternative except to continue it's
submarine warfare against hostile
commerce. regardless OF conse-
uuences. unless Great Britain as a
result Of the forthcoming note from
Washington sees fit 10 change fits
illegal blockade policy"
The Koelnische zeitune. after review
sns the various steps in the negotiations,
eays:
THE German and American stand
points at the end are as far apart as at
the beginning and an understanding is
utterly impossible on the basis offered
by the United States
Won,t Disavow Act.
Germany VIII neither disavow the
sinking OF the Lusitania nor offer in
Identification for the lives Of the reck-
Jess Americans who persisted on the
steamer Germany will continue its sub
marine warfare In the same manner Is
IN The last two months. II VIII continue
10 show consideration toward American
ships and passengers and Wall hope, nat
nrally. that Developments Will not lead
10 sharpening Of relations with the
United states"
Tho Frankfurter zeitung also holds
that Germany cannot make diaavowal Of.
or give compensation FOR. the sinking Of
the Lusitania- The reasons. as set forth,
sss.
First. Because II would shift the
Blame 70 the shoulders OF the brave Off
Ger who acted according to orders; and,
second, because payment Of compsnsa-
eicn would be mlsinterpreted AZ reeogni-
Kion That Germany was in the wrong
Cannot Terribly.
The concluding phrase OF the American
note Is described as:
FAN earnest declaration whose. signifi- |
eance and whose possible consequence
eFp not open TO doubt and which cannot /
herrIfy US"
Tho newspaper continues: "0ermany
Eennot afford to abandon lts submarine |
warfare because Of threats, and n Pres-
fdent Wilson persists IN HIS dosmatlc
views the world must bear the conse- i
nuences."
The Frankfurter zeituns. howeve,,
says that the last word has not been
spoken and expresses the hope thar It
= still possible to reach an understand
sng
Theodore wolff. editorrln-chief OF the
BsriIner Taseblatt says:
There Is no reason to try 10 dlscoverl
perfume between the thorns in tina Amer
ican note to console ourselves. The
American government demands that its
citizens travel h safety In war time
whore and when they please n they
ST on powder cask. anyone lighting a |
cigar IN their vicinity would be guilty OF 4
an unfriendly act. President Wilson,A |
ptsndposnt 4 Internationally opposed 10
ssasonable rights and lawful reasons.
Can't Grasp Poiscy.
We understand perfectly that every
ntAtrd stats should endeavor to pre-
eefya the personal freedom Of its citl-
sens nut We cannot understand a policy \
which Gays % one belliEerent powor that /
fne war does not concern w., while al I
epe same time furnishing war material /
70 another power. IN order to derive the
greatest possible profits
Ntfmav's unanimous opinion il that
= ctnot accept an American thesis which /
otienda tbs spirit " equality In the.
e1ean|ns Of neutrality"
IN tones Of genuine regret that the
pott dlWe6afds the German standpoint |
en4 makes tho situation more tense but |
Withcei abandoning hope OF an eventual !
settlement Of the nfficultfes Eugene
Zimmerman. general director OF the
3sokel Anaelser, and Theodore Wolff,
eaitar-sn-chie1 of the Befliner TaEeblatt.
tsnElhlly discussed tho document.
VIII ne Palfte as Lonn as Useful.
herr Nfmmerman. after declaring that /
ene note contains errors and contradio-
ticns. inEiats that America, which itself |
recognized The submarine a. an unpre- |
psdented weapon. nevertheless failed 20 |
admit that Germany had pointed OUT A |
way 20 preserve neutral rights under |
she new style Of warfare. He reltsr-
ated that Germany. despite the unsatis- |
Factory note. win continue TO treat
ApeFica politely and considerably az
tons - that appears useful"
The writer then devoiee paragraph
- sarcastic suggestions that according
- Tie VisAs Of the Warrington eovern-
Iaenl. American tourists might loeaily
witness SEA battles and demand their
Cessation II their interest pallcd or the
se'se ennoyed them and that they also
insight demand right 70 inspect the
tattieships. but only the German vessels
epfias The conflict.
Herr Zimmerman declares that Ger
many must readipst itralf to the diffi-
c'lties. and even though there be a !
marked change for TIE worse IN the re.
le1iona with America.
Germany wiz not cease ltr honorable
efforts through the governments soarch-
Ins eseminaiion Of The American pro
raeal1 q come e an understandlns''
ms Tsseblsft. after declaring that
Precedent Wilson's standpoint eneer an
circumstances 4 thu nppoalgs Of reason
nbie Flsht o. correct reason. aaysi
we are not siafishly unfree rs or
thlnkIn4. ~ Americane are told. We be-
Isefe that Nj. Wilson essentially Il not
free ana that bis Ideas Of humanity ana
neutrality are not voluntarily IN accord
with the Interests o. his electors Espe-
c|af'y these Of Us who have not for
Go<ten' even n thla war. that antiquated
views ard arrangements must b. over
roins. haVe laid great store ~ the friend
e1Ib q American democracy. but Ws eoe
With regret that President wilson, though
, democrat. adfenoes ne interests less
~ pear1abIe democracy han those o.