Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-10
Note is CabIed
 tO Germany
WILL BE GIVEN TO PUBLIC IN
 PAPERS FRIDAY MORNING.
IS IN FRIENDLY TERMS
Contains Firm Insistence on the Prin- cipIe Expressed in Previous Notes, but Leaves Room in Many Respects for Friendly Reply.

Washington, June g. The United States today sent to Germany note reiterating it's demand for reparation for the loss of American lives in the sinking of the Lusitania and setting forth clearly the earnest desire of the American government that Germany signify her early adherence to the principles of international law-that neutraIs be permitted to travel on un- armed ships without being subject to the dangers of submarine warfare.
 Couched in Friendly Terms.
 Couched in much more friendly terms than it was believed would be used when the unsatisfactory answer to the American note of May 13 arrived from Germany, the communication was ca bled to Ambassador Gerard for pres entation to the German foreign office. It will be given out here tomorrow night for publication in morning papers of Friday.
 United Support of Cabinet.
 As the aIl-important document on which President Wilson and his ad- visers have worked for ten days went forth, it had behind it the united sup port of the cabinet. The one man who had opposed it's terms because he be- heved it might precipitate war-.Wil- liam Jennings Bryan-had resigned the portfolio of secretary of state at the moment the note was despatched.
 No Surrender of Rights.
 The president stands unalterabIe, it was stated, on the principle that the United States, in this stage of its his tory, cannot afford to surrender of it's rights; that the American people fought in 1872 for their rights on the high seas, and cannot sacrifice those rights with the nations rise and growth to a position of command as a world power.
 High officials generally held the view that MT. Bryan's statement constituted virtual surrender of American rights, guaranteed not only by international the United States and Germany.
 Rights of Americans to Sail.
 MT. Bryan's suggestion that Ameri- cans should not take passage on American ships carrying ammunition was in direct conflict, it was pointed out, with the treaty of 1928 between Prussia and the United States, wherein either party in time of war is given the right to free access to belligerent ports for commerce in arms and ammunition and other contraband. Moreover, the right of an American citizen to sail on a nunarmed and unresisting merchant ship of any nationality in time of war Visers to be an inalienable privilege founded on the international laws of centuries.
 Rules of War.
 The presidents view is understood to be that a new weapon of offenSe in warfare can be introduced only if it is made to conform with the generally established rules of international law existing. The conditions of war may change, he said, but not the rules of war, unless there is a general agree ment among the nations which contrib uted to the making of international law.
 Not Opposed to Diplomatic Discussion.
 MT. Wilson. it became known, is not opposed to the idea of an investigation or diplomatic discussion of cases in dispute between Germany and the United States, but feels that before such a step can be taken some guar anty must be given that in the interim of discussion the lives of American citizens will not be jeopardized. To Prevent Attacks on American Ves-
 seIs.
 It is the repetition of attacks on American vessels or lives which the president believes must be prevented by an assertion of the rights of the United States and the attainment of Germany's acquiescence in that point Of view before diplomatic negotiations on the subject can continue
 The note cabled to Germany, it was said authoritatively, leaves room in many respects for a friendly reply, but pies expressed in the American notes of Feb. 10 and May 13.
 The president has requested that detailed forecasts of the note be not printed in advance of the publication of the official text.