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ST. LOUIS.

The Time>-lt would be idle TO say
that the relations between the United
states and Germany are not strained.
They are at the breaking point. II Mr..
Wilson manages to get through the pres
ent crisis saving the face of his country
while preserving diplomatic relations
with Germany. the world will or hould
take off it's hat to him.
The Post. Dispatch-Germany assumes
dictatorship of neutral traffic and tells
the United States Government where it
gets on and where II gets of. The
question now Is, shall the United States
abandon right. principle. law and hu-
mainly? We have confidence in rresi-
dent Wilson's insight and judgment and
courage. We believe he will md a way
to compel respect for American rights
and protection for American lives and
property from awless destruction. civil
lization hangs in the balance.
The Republic-The German note fails
wholly to oner any reparat!on for the
measureless wrongs sustained by inno-
cent American citizens who look pas
sage on the steamer Lusitania. Instead
we have the cynical remark tina the
case of the Lusitania shows with hor.
rlble ciearness TO what leopard zing Of
human lives the of conducting
war employed by our a~dversaries leads"
Who would guess from the tone OF hat
comment that the safety of American
citizens or board the Lusitania, so far AS
wariike operations on the part of DER
many were concerned, was specially
~covenanted in a treaty between the two
countries which was in full force when
the ship went down?
The demand is that American citizens
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PITTSBURG.

The Gazette TmPs--Germany's reply
10 the American rejoinder of last month
t. disappointing in the extreme II con-
cedes nothing essential for which the
United states commended. In substance
and effect 1t mounts to "A proposal that
President Wilson shall enter into an UNI
Outstanding by which. In one set OF con-
ditions, Americans are to lac murdered
by Germany without protest from Wash
ington and, In another set OF conditions,
Germany will withhold it's hand and
graciously permit our citizens at sea TO
live and go about their legitimate bust.
ness In a lawful way,
Under the circumstances it is diff
cult to see how President Wilson can
refrain from doing one of W. things:
Either communicate, IN positive terms,
a fnal request that Germany comply
with the representations made In the
note Of May 10 and await violation OF
these, If any there he. to determine his
next step or else discontinue diplomatic
relations with Germany until such time
AZ It's attitude is adjusted In harmony
with American rights.
The DIspatch-While the German
reply fails TO accept the American de-
mands II does not evade them and Is
framed In an Enthusiastically conclliatory
spirit, Considering the radical differ
ences OF viewpoint at the outset 1t was
not reasonably to be expected that Ber-
lin could at once be brought to agree
ment with the Washington view, But
this answer shows an earnest effort to
reach a basis of understanding. II may
not he acceptable to the President, but il
Is not conclusive, II marks Il definite
step toward a satisfactory settlement
and should be taken In that spirit.
The Chronicle Telegraph--The second
German reply to Americas protest
against submarine warfare, such as re-
suited In the loss OF the Lusitania, is as
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SEATTLE.

The Post lntenigencer-Von Jagow.
politely evadinx the real issue, presents
Gerinany's case strongly. Germany
raves THE nations friendship and re-
spects the American nag. This is mani
fest. Hence an understanding should he
reached without diplomatic breach.
Fighting for her very life, Germany
does not guarantee the safety of Ameri-
can who elect TO travel on ships OF
belligerent nations carrying coutraband
Of war. II is in no bsllicose spirit that
the Imperial Government withholds
promise Of any sort which involves =
change or modification Of its war policy
on the seas,
Obviously this reply fails to meet the
demand OF the American note OF June
10. In no sense does II adjust or put
better phase upon the Lusitania Incl
dent. II settles nothing. But II Ii
friendly and conciliatory and certainly
leaves the way open for ultimate salts
factory status and understanding,
No word or act tending preciditately
10 create a breach should be permitted
on our part while unfolding our neutral
rights.
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BOSTON.

The HeraId-The Presidents situa-
ton Is confessedly awkward. He does
not want war with Germany. Neither
does any other sane minded person.
But when he wrote his note Oh the
L~usitania ne should have foreseen the
consequences of its possible disregard.
IL Is now incumbent on him TO maintain
the position outlined In his original com
munication. And there are, happily,
Ways Of doing this without recourse TO
hostilities or acts that might be con-
strued as such,
The GlObe-The German reply TO the
demands Of the United States Is exactly
what we had every reason TO expect II
would be. Germany comedies nothing.
promises no reparation n makes sug-
gestiors for the solution Of the d~ificulty
which this country cannot possibly ac-
cept and retain II measure OF self
respect. A wide chasm yawns between
the German and the American mind
on the great issues involved, and Herr
o Jasow has rather widened than
bridged the chasm.
The Transcript-The language Of the
reply Is less abrupt than was the VI
trian ultimatum TO Serbia. but in sub
stance. II is not one whit less insulting
to our national self-respect and very
logically therefore Is hailed with hearty
approval by Mr.. Bryan.
Let no American who honors his citi-
zsnship be deceived by the use OF the
word concession In connection with
the safety at sea arrangement sug-
gested by Germany. II IL the same sort
Of concession which the Black Hand So
ciety offers its threatened victim-im-
munity from assassination II the sum OF
money required Is left under the bridge
at the hour specified. What right have
we to retain n seat among the ~self-re-
speeding nations Of the world II we
abandon u dead TO their fate and bar
gain with their murderers for the safety
Of our living?
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The TPibune tGermnn).
DENVER.

The Rocky Mountain News-It 10 evil
dent that the German Government and
It's advisers In this country have taken
the Bryan resignation to mean that all
Is not well at Washington and that the
incisiNe attitude OF President Wilson re-
earding the German submarine policy
has not the whole. hearty support Of this
nation. either that or the German war
leaders seek further complications on
this side.
The second answer from Germany to
the American protest ~ "A subterfuge. a
finely constructed piece OF casuistry in
,olving a diplomatic nub TO this nation.
II does not answer, IL condescends. At
this time the nation must not waver in
It's adherence TO the President in his fu-
ture relations with a foreign power. On
account OF the detection in his Cabinet
and the unquestioned effect this has had
upon the war party in Berlin, the people
must be prepared TO prove that It's
chosen spokesman has behind him a ma
ton united. not for conquest. but for the
maintenance OF "A great principle.
The Post-Germany's reply to Amer
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CHICAGO.

The Trihune-The gate Is open. but
IL is the gate Of compromise. The ques.
ton is whether the United States stands
ready to insist upon the full measure
of It's rights as a neutral and 10 enforce
such rights to the uttermost. or fnds II
consistent with it's honor. It's duty and
it's interests TO forego Il full enjoyment
OF It's legal rights In favor OF an agree
ment which, IN fact, will protect Its
citizens and avoid the danger or GER
tainty of a resort TO extreme measures.
The question IL one which challenges
both the pride and pacific Intent OF the
American people.
The Daily News--This nation wants
no quarrel with Germany or any other
nation, But It must continue to uphold
the rights of neutral nations and it must
oppose and condemn acts Of war that
violate international law and the laws
Of humanity. II cannot concede that
war is now the worlds chief business
and that peaceful nations have few or
no rights that nations al war are bound
to respect.
The Abendpost--The President has
said II Is possible to he too proud to
fight. lie surely will be too proud to
insist on unjust demands, II would fall
to congress to say the last word. and
that last word would be Justice for and
peace and friendship with Germany"
The Herald--The American position
has been taken and will not change,
Here America stands, sincerely DESTROYS
Of n continuance OF her traditionally
friendly relations with Germany, but
insisting OF respect for those rights for
which, 1913 years ago. In her youth and
weakness, she accepted the challenge Of
the most powerful nation on the seas.
The German Government may repeat
that challenge, or II may decide that the
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ON NOTE.

ES'6"'. Baldwin OF Connecticut--It
was a very able presentation Of the Ger
NJ side OF the points in controversy.
Pr0f. George T. ladd OF Yale-I have
not had the opportunity yet To familiar.
ize myself completely with the text OF
the German reply to our Governments
note. The note must be given a great
deal OF consideration before | can ex-
press an opinion Oh IL.
Gov. Ferguson OF Texas think the
German reply to Americas note is very
liberal and fair. BY all means il should
mol ne the cause of any unusual proce-
dure by our Government. America must
no forget that there are two sides to
the European war and that both sides
are the friends OF the United States.
The restriction which England is put
ting upon American shipping Will UNI
doubtedly cause great loss and disaster
to the southern cotton raiser and for
this reason ! hope our Government Will
o do anything to ruin our foreign
markets, much less embrOil ny In "A con-
troversy based only upon imaginary
wrongs
Albert Bushnell Hart, professor OF the
science OF government ~ Harvard Il
haven't had much time TO d gest thor
oughly the different angles of the note.
To me II seems "A confession and AVOID
ance. | dO not think that 1t will cause
war between our country and DER
many or "A rupture of any very great
moment. Ny guess on the full meaning
Of the note Is that Germany IL to give
way and that In future there will not be
n American ships sunk or any ships
u on legitimate missions that carry
American citizens AZ passengers
Herman Riddsr OF New YOrk-The
German note IL dictated by that high
regard for humanity and the rights Of
others that has always characterized the
German people, We shall show our
selves deficient in tact and Inconsistent
with our prOfessed ideals II we can not
ma IN II d way to an amicable COM
position Of our difficulties with a nation
so obviously reluctant to withdraw from
our own the hand of friendship.
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BALTIMORE.

The Evening News-Ainor'ur m .n.
principle and to the lettr' OF lu
another Lusitania incident would b, o.,
us an imperative casus bell. IS.
gone too far to stop.
The Americun-Stripped u' ..I r
which Is meaningless the Ger. ....
amounts to a covert rrcssHH, uluu .e
United States to seek to hrug aNnlt ,s
freedom OF the seas. BecuslHzlg 10
wholly inadequate suppls uf stt. .-
American travelling needs ~,;r~r.,
comedies that a number % rcItrt. .r ..
agreeable 10 IL may he hroutr' n. ..
the American flag or even iulr ..r,..
sh ps be so transferred,
The absurdity ard the trso.p, NJ,
the suggestion IL ~provoca,Iyc o. .nllr t,.
tion only. The very couutr, that rr,te.
about freedom of the Sets ut< ,a
effrontery to propose that American "A
ing ships and conditions he placed a. Top
the censorship n the consent us .a
German Admiralty. The In. ted S'l,.s
fought England in the war of ISL. Imp
reasons less offensive than IN /, condition
would bring about.
The American Government VIII "a,
permit the direct issue Of unl g" tI
neutral right to be cloudcd Ns usi..e
and specious appeals and JrluNt.'s =
stands to-day where II stood r',~ 'r.
American President frs 4u>e Wt-rr -
as to the sacrednes, of AW'rID.r I,,s
The Sun-The uott trpnl I'r.. -,.f..,
nothing. u does not Hul"a.u.'. .f
vance the Ease toward settlement '4
proposals. ~ submitted. are tri 'un u'
of conditions and of loopholcs 80" I..e
dealing to be accepted ly this ,.t,.-
ment. 1t Is. a. sad before, simply
verbal sparring "A dON-llbc pII.rE
meaning nothing at all.
Americans can well afford 20 Dee r1.
tent with all Berlin's sh.fty cvas one
and diplomats dofginR 50 far ls past
and irreperable injuries are concerned
These matters must he brought Co.
issue sooner or later and WI ing V" Fl,
no great harm. But If This : 20 We '.r.e
must IN the meanwhile be no lore
Lusi,ania outrages. no NOR, ba'.t.oH7
murder of Americans. 10 mos. l..r.
,oked attacks on American sN p, lt0
or two more such occurrence. SO.
hardly he tolerated patiently uy She Vel.
patient and long SUFFERING Uncle sam
The Correspondent uio"wt'b r.
general tone and character OF 'h, 80
man answer is markedly fr orl's r,
leaves open a way for further ts.g.
sion. Under amy conditions . .Nl.i
offer a basis on which a wolIs wye
for the two nations easily should No
found. After all In NEGOTIATIONS ~ ''.
character the good VIII 20 rc.th
understanding counts most tAd t.>
will is not wanting on G,rn.'y'- sd,
this proven by G~ernany's reply.
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unsatisfactory as the hrst. Couched in
the ~friendliest terms though 1t IL. the
Berlin Government yields nothing.
The Press-The reply Of the German
Government to the second American note
may probably he best described by saying
that II Is not exactly what was expected
In n quarter. II 10 a surprise TO those
who had been anticipating an u%nquali-
fed acceptance Of the substance Of Pres.
ident Wilson'S contentious. And II is
equally a surprise to those who had
been led to believe that Berlin would re-
fuse any concessions and make such a
reply as would foreshadow a diplomatic
rupture.
II would be Idle to attempt to predict
what the President will say OF the Ger
man prefer. The one thing that Is GER
tain is that there Is no tendency on the
part OF public opinion to force his hand.
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This Is open to the sharpest challenge.
our Government stands for certain prin-
ciples Of law and national right and uni
versal humanity, which 1t cannot con-
sent to allow another Government to
treat like a nose OF wax. And apart
from the question of law, there is the
question of fact. To read the German
reply one would think that there was a
complete and effective German block
ade of England that submarines could
stop or sink at pleasure every ship SOM
Ing or going. But this 10 a huge pre-.
tence. The German submarines In
British waters are only furtive raiders.
The Evening Telegram.
Germany's reply to the United States
Is in substance as high handed as tho
invasion OF Belgium. The Kaiser not
only wants a way to the sea but the sea
itself not only desires n place in the
sun but to possess the heavenly body
and peddle out its rays to the rest OF
humanity. 1t Is madness.
The Evening Mail.
These tGermansl concessions half de-
feat the effectiveness OF the submarine
blockade. There remains the question
raised by our note whether a ship owned
In an enemy country shall be similarly
immune when carrying American pas
sensers. The outstanding issue. there
fore, resolves itself into this How far
should our Government go in protecting
an American citizens right to travel
safely on the ship that he may select.
even though II belongs to the merchant
marine OF a country at war with Ger
many?
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UTICA.

The Observer-uermany has not toed
the mark. She still persists that II was
her right to sink without warning q
merchantmen bearing more than 1900
non-combatants. and thus cause the
death of many neutral people, both
adults and children. more than 100 OF
whom were American citizens. She
offers In return certain rules and re-
strictions which will enable the people
from this country to cross the seas In
safety and they are impudent In char
acter. as though she were granting us a
privilege and right we do not already
possess.
1t is not probable that this reply will be
satisfactory to the United States. as IL
seeks to raise new points at issue and
is plainly evasive or else entirely silent
On those points upon which this Gov
eminent has been most inslsten.
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ST. PAUL.


Inc DalIy NeWs-u the termaN note
seems at first reading to employ a some
what devious diplomacy IN avoiding or
mixing the issues which President VIII
son has clearly stated read II again
with the emphasis on those sections
which declare German high regard for
this country. Then remember that
president Wilson II earnest ana sincere
In his declarations against war. ma ne
brings to the task of preventing II a
degree OF Intelligence m skill ana a
sense OF Justice that, coupled with MS
wonderful power OF statement, form the
nations strongest guarantee or peace
just AZ present.
The Dispatch. Pioneer Press-That the
impossibiltfies contained In the reply
OF tho German Government seriously
threaten the relations between tha Gov
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HARTFORD.

The COurant-The Germans are the
cleversst people Of the day Of curse
their people know how to prepare a
clever note. Everywhere 1t is German
,roops on the soil OF invaded nations and
they call this "self-defence." The note
blames the Lusitanis for sinking 40 rap
idly and admits no responsibility for the
tragedy Oh Germany's part. nor does II
say a word In the correction OF the dis
proved contention put forth In the frst
rote-that the ship was armed. II not
disappointing, IL certainly Is unsatisfac-
tory. We surely do not want war with
Germany or with anybody else. We've
little to fight for and less to fight with
But IL Germany prefers a place outside
the circle OF civilized nations we can
quietly part company. Withdrawing our
diplomatic representatives and dismiss
ing theirs.
The Hartford Times-The specious
trickeries OF the German note. which
now again forces US to confront a Sc.
rious situation, are hardly worth discus
sion. The pretence Of cooperation in the
refinement" Of human destruction Is
thin. The defence Of reprisal against
England for other offences IL nconse-
Q~uent!al, Thu assertion hat 1t was be-
lieved the Lusitania would float Is
doubtless "A lie. The suggestion OF neu-
tralized ships is In the nature of con-
descension and a bride, The salient fact
remains that in substance We have in-
sisted Germany should abandon sub
marine warfare against merchant ships
and Germany has refused
The POst--Germary now makes pro-
posals to insure the protection OF Amer
lean ships engaged in legitimate ship
ping and also for the protection OF the
lives Of American citlSens on all neutral
vessels. but gives no intimat!on OF a
Willingness to attempt to stop and
search the merchantmen OF belligerent
nations before attacking them, There
fore II remains for our Government &c
decide what steps it will take TO enforce
the demands II has made upon Germany
In relation to these matters.
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DETROIT.

The Free Press-What Germany o n
tends II that the people Of the United
States must keep out Of regions where
they have definite rights to travel at will
and without molestation. Germany must
know that the plan 1t proposes annot
be accepted and that the denial II makes
of the rights OF neutrals to traverse the
In safety annot be conceded. 1t
is difficult to believe that the sugges
lions It makes are ven put forward In
good faith. They do not In point of
fact deserve an a~rgumentative reply.
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TICKSBURG.

The Heraid-Nc surprise j. w9"rau'ed
by the German note ia rei'. 10 49,
American protests d.alus' 'i- .r'.
O. submarines toward u|ralV.HI t,s-,'
II AT least proved as "" c>.r.',L .
aNowal In substance of the pu.e' ..
"tYightculuess.'
Instead OF compliance N't 'i, '
mand to conform TO the rul-- 'f ..',
national law the German message .
poses tina; the hi-h seas he t"aNe',.. .
cordius to conditions a.d rtG4..'.
prese. ibed hN Gerutni. 1'r-
slt.on Is Impossible OF acceptance, ls H
Continued on Thrd Pane.
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WILMINGTON, DEL.

The Morning >ews--The note IL
far from meeting the demands Of
ms Government, And 1t IL not
Easy to see how it furnishes "A basis
OF negotiations with the hope of
causing Germany to modify the position
nat she has taken. So tar as clearing
" the situation, the note amounts Drac-
icaliy TO little If anything. The Amer
can contentious are To all lutents and
purposes lgnorN. Germany has utterly
allied TO appreciate tle American posi-
ION and even to grasp the fundamentals
u our contentiolA
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SAN FRANCISCO.

The ChrOniclc-The tension treated in
diplomatic circles by the latest German
note has not been reflected by any ex-
element among the American people.
Far from being a calamity 1t will be "A
blessing II the responsible heads OF both
countries can so conduct their corre-
s%pondence that while maintaining ami
cable relations and mutual respect they
rrotract the controversy until after the
advent OF peace.
The calmest diplomats In the world
are likely TO see things ever so much
more clearly and Justly in time OF peace
than In time of war. and so that we
secure the Justice we seek, IL will not
matter IL there are certain delays.
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KANSAS CITY.

The Star-The hope had grown In the
last few weeks that Germany would
recognize the force OF this government
representations growing out OF the sink
ing Of the Lusitania, This hope has
been sorely disappointed,
The German reply is admirably polite
Gut II fails TO meet the conditions con-
tanned In the American note, The busi-
tania tragedy remains as II was the day
l. happened. There Is no assurance that
other similar tragedies may not he
enacted
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who desire to cross the selS Nh A,t...
SHOULD proceed In certain d,in.., g.,
marked out by GERMANY. Tn. G,,
of the proposal 10 r', here cuu.,,r SD.
The point is simply this. that She s,s.,,
OF American citizens upon the hIrl Sol,
which has been "A matter of comm
right under the law OF nations ,,, 81, .
nation came into existence, ~ra'I ..,.
tinue only at the pleasure of G,.r,v
subject to such conditions as she n,y
see At to impose.
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OLEAN.

The Olcan TImes-The German reply
10 the American note. while not granting
an that President Wilson desired.
showed that Germany has considerable
respect for the demand and It's author.
The extent to which she has gon In Of
fering freedom to our Of the ships OF
the enemy under the American nag and
promising absolute safety to all neutral
vessels shows conclusively that she de-
sires no strained relations with the
United States. The answer inpresses
n as "A parley. with some concessions
to piacate. In an effort to gain time.
President Wilson should stand arm.
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TROY.

The Observation-Disclosures note Of
the German Government to which
publicity has just been given is a
reply that does not answer. The
American note created sauarely an issue
AS to the right Of Americans as neutrals
to travel the sea on unarmed vessels
without any other molestation han is
included in an orderly visit and search
by vessels of war. The German reply
evades that issue n almost suffocates
IL in an analysis OF the relations be.
tween Germany n Great Britain"