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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-15
WILSON'S Note Pposes Britain Germans Express Their Loyalty

the press Of the whole countrf there
is at present but one sacred d1ty 20
leave nothing undOne 10 avert inner
strife. That we Americans ot German
descent with bleeding neart contem-
plate the possibility Of an armed con
hict between the United safes ana
the land Of our forcfathers, no ialr-
minded person will condemn Us tor.
There still is hope for an honorable
understanding on both sides. May
Providence grant that the worst be
ayerted
Cincinnati "Volksblatt' The note is
dsappointing in that il disregard3 the
lust complaints Of Germany and APP
pears to espousc the cause Of Great
Britain. We think that the difficulty
admits Of "A satisfactory solution by
advising American citizens - travel on
American vessels. Unwillngiy the
President shelters British coward .ce'
which tries to make British ships I'M
mune to German attacks by t9klng
American passengers aboard.
indianapolis German Telegraph
Tribune" We believe il impossible TOR
the German government TO comply
with the Presidents extravagant de-
mand. which amounts to German DIS
armament on the seas.
st. Paul "Nolkszeitung" The stand
taken by the President serves notice
on our own so-called leaders and the
irresponsible lingo press that TINS
country will not go to war without
full justification. We are glad TO see
the President take such strong stand
for UNFOLDING the rights Of American
citizens; we sincerely truss he VIII
demand that hereafter all countries
will respect our right to The sacred
freedom OF the seas. Whatever the
outcome. no matter how grect the SUI
fering and mental agony that German
Americans would undergo, There can
be no question about their loyalty TO
the Stars and Stripes.
Chicago "Abendpost" The condi.
lions which the message demands or
Germany and the grounds upon wricch
these demands are stated show clearly
and convincingly that the Cn'ted
States officially stands wholly and com,
pletelv on the side of England ana
her allies. That which has been as
serted for months that the great Re
public has been an ally of England IN
the spirit, if not in the main seems
now 70 be clearly demonstrated.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-15
"Ultimatum," Former
Cabinet Minister
Calls Wilson Note

London. May 1.-THE Tribune cor
RESPONDENT interviewed q famous eN-
Minister of the Cabinet to-day and
asked him his opinion Of the Lusitsnla
note which had just been printed. lie
had not seen IT yet, and read II with
amazement.
"Whew!" he said. This is the
strongest ultimatum have ever seen.
The loophole IL gives, that the Ger
man commanders committed the Illegal
acts under a apprehension Of or
ders, makes II nearly impossl bic for
Germany TO accede TO the demands
therein contained.
"The note is one series Of sledge-
hammer blows. The man who pcnned
it must have had supreme confidence
that the entire nation was behind him.
II sets a new precedent IN international
intercourse. The question now Is
whether Germany will dare to make the
note . question Of peace or war.
"Wlll the beast venture 20 set itself
against the entire civilized world? |
can't help thinking that even Germans
will hesitate before finally alternating
the people Of the United States, despite
all their cOntemptuous Indifference 20
all considerations Of humanity in war.
] still can't help feeling that they quail
before the moral censure of the Ameri-
can people.
1T seems TO me that the mere fact
that they attempted in hundred ways
TO create friction between the United
States and Britain, notably in the Will
helmina and Dacia Instances, is proof
that they are anxious not TO allow an
tsgonism to exist between themselves
and America. | am perfectly aware
that they laugh at the military power
OF the United States, because they
know IT is impossible under any cir
cumstances for Americans TO partici-
pate in the Allies coming offensive.
Yet 20 my mind even they cannot
underrate the moral and above all the
power of the United States,
even taking into account their blood
lust and military domination. can't
see them adding such terrific power 10
their present antagonists. They must
realize 10 do SO would maze their down
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-15
TAFT SENDS DINERS
PRAISE TO WILSON
Composes Telegram in
Behalf of Methodist
Mission Workers.

william Howard Taft, at a dinner
Of the Methodist Laymen's Missionary
Movement. last night drafted a tele-
gram 10 President Wilson in behalf
Of the $50 guests, praising his note to
Germany. The telegram read:
"Nine hundred Methodist men OF Ne"
York. assembled at dinner, direct me
TO express to you their full approval OF
the note to Germany, in which, with
admirable clearncss, moderation, ac-
curacy and justice, you stated the case
Of the United States in the present
crisis. and 20 assure you OF their cor
dial sympathy and support. r. W.
Halford. Chairman
Before it was composed the former
President said:
81 want to congratulate you on the
resolution which you are directing your
chairman to send to the President OF
tho United States. concur fully IN
the language in which Bishop wilson
has characterized that note. which was
,ublisbod this morning. Admirable IN
tone moderate in the judicial spirit
that rms through the entire communl-
cation. dignifed in the level the writer
taLos with respect to international law
bo mt the case OF the United states
in wav that may well call Tor our
earnest concurrence and confirmation,
Otber addresses were made by the
Pov Luther 3. Wilson. resident Bishop
Of New York. and Dr.. William +. Old
ham. former Bishop of Southern ASIA.
Yesterday afternoon President TAFT
visited the Childreu's Village OF the
New YORK Juvenile Asylum at Dobbs
Ferry. Charles d. Hilles, once the
former Presidents secretary and now
president Of the asylum, welcomed MN
Mr.. Taft never looked better. MS
face was bronzcd. and he seemed tlled
with viror. despite the fact that he
has done much travelling lately. HIS
talk 20 the boys was plain, simple ad-
vice upon right living. ,,
Bishop Greer. William 5. Hawk. M
lam RUnelander Stewart. Controller
Prcndcrgast and Mornay Williams also
spoke.
Each Of the five hundred or more
bows all of whom have been commit
ted TO the ASYLUM by the children's
court carried American flags and
waved them while they sang. Their
singing was a bit quavery and ragged.
But there was A reason. for, as a
freckle-faced boy lucidly explained:
Jaw. dc fellers can't sing good to-
day. Dem society people gets dere
goat"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-15
GERMANS PROFESS
LOYALTY TO u. 5.
Duty Now to Prevent In
ternal Strife, Asserts
Press.
INVASION OF GERMAN
RIGHTS SEEN IN NOTE
Others Declare Neutrality Pre-
tence Abandoned to Side
with Allies.

The German press. with but few
exceptions, although processing itself
unable to follow the Presidents rea
soning, maintains its loyalty to the
government, whatever results may fol-
low. The main duty now of German
Americans is TO prevent inner STRIFE.
il declares. In one or two instances
there is an Endorsement Of the demand
that the rights of American citizens be
preserved. but in general the feeling IS
that the United States has 10 right to
demand the cessation Of what IS re-
carded as Germsny's Legitimate means
Of warfare against British commerce.
l. other quarters the note is seen as
the throwing aside of the pretence Of
neutrality and the definite alignment
of the United States with the Allies.
The following extracts are selected
as typical Of those in German-Ameri-
can papers throughout the United
States:
Milwaukee "Abendpost" We do not
remember ever having written an artl-
Gle with heavier heart. While we COM
pose it we are under pressure OF the
most cruel situation which an Ameri-
can citizen of German extraction may
have to face, that which has always
appeared to US not only as the direst
calamity that could befall US. but also
as the most heinous crime that could
be committed against civilization, has
apparently at least become a possibil-
ity-a war between the two countries
dearest and nearest TO our hearts. On
one side there is no sentiment more
natural and more beautiful than the
loving attachment to the country where
our cradle stood. On the other
side. we are American citizens, who,
under all conditions, have TO conserve
their loyalty 70 the great country Of
their adoption. We can only
express most ardent hope that the Ger
man government. while fully conserv-
ing its legitimate rights, may yet find
in its answer the tone that will spare
US the worst.
Louisville "Anzeiger" agree with
the President that the German govern
ment must explain the loss of the lives
Of American passengers, but we do not
think that the death Of Americans
gives the President the right to de-
mand the cessation of Germany's un-
dersra warfare against British COM
merde so long as England does not
abrogate its starvation warfare.
ST. Louis "Die Westliche Post"-For
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-15

an opportunity % reiterste her repeat.
eddy expressed declaration that her
policy is not one of deliberate v.oiation
: Of the rights Of neutrals and attacks
upon non-com0atsnts. The editorial
continues:
This will open the way To new nego-
tiatiOns. Should they be crowned by
success-which is 10 he dearly hoped-
President Wilson will have rendered
the whole world an unmeasurable ser.
vice. Besides, the negotiations could
be directed by a skilful diplomat-and
as such President Wilson certainly has
proven his mettle-intO channels which
might lead TO the preliminary stems for
a checking of the terrible coaaagra.
ton of Europe. In this event. the
United States. instead of being drawn
/ into this war, would assume the role Of
mediator and be blessing TO all"
The Rev. DR.. J. VI. Remensnyder. pas.
tor of st. James, Church. in Madison
Avenue, and president OF the Lutheran
General Synod. approves President
Wilson's note. In that It stood firm for
the conduct OF war on the principles
! OF humanity.
The Rev. William r. Schoenfeld, pas.
tor Of Emmanuel Church, the larges,
Lutheran congregation in Manhattan.
said the President had taken the only
position he could take. since il was
the governments supreme duty to pro.
tect its citizens.
The Rev. A. 3. Moldenke. Of 81. Pc
ter's Lutheran Church, Lexington ave-
nue. and Ffty-fourth Street, doubted
/ if Germany would agree to the note.
II, added that he felt in suspense, like
many other German-Amoricans.
Charles A. Weiser, Commissioner Of
immigration, said yesterday that more
Germans were becoming naturalized
since the sinking Of the Lus.tania than
ever before.
Formerly the greatest number OF
applicants were Russians" Mr. Weser
declared, but since the Lusitania dis
aster the number of Germans applying
Cor papers has increased about 300 per
cent"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-15
EXPECT GERMANY
TO DELAY REPLY
Continued from page |

an opportunity for further diplomatic
negotiations. They feel assured that
Germany will not reject the American
demands. and that the administration
in Washington will not refuse to enter
into further diplomatic negotiations.
The possibility of a war declaration IS
far removed from the minds of keen
observers in German-Amerlcan circles.
German business men and the loca
agents of the North German Lloyd and
the Hamburg American lines, whose
property in this city alone is valued
at more than S50000,000, are naturally
quite concerned Many small business
men feel that they would be ruined
If Germany should CURLY reject the
American note. They have already
complained Of the silent boycott start
ed since the torpedoing Of the Lusi-
tania.
Officials Of the big steamship COM
panies. it is understood, are discussing
means and ways to safeguard their val
liable properties in this country. AS
some of the finest ships of the German
mercantile marine are tied up in Amer
lean ports their seizure would be a Sc
we're blow to the rebuilding OF COM
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-15
WILSON MAY ASK
ENJOYS RECALL
Continued from page I

the State Department for the express
purpose OF laying in the hands Of Sec
rotary Bryan written disclaimer Of
interviews attributed 10 officials Of his
staff. In this communication the am
bassador sought 10 warn the press
against false statements" lie denied
TO Secretary Bryan and also 10 Coun-
sellor Lansing that he had held con-
versation with newspaper men or
others, whereby any one WAS entitled
10 assume that they had a right to ex-
press real or supposed opinion on
his parN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-15

mercial relations upon which Germany
counts after the war.
Order Neutrals from Piers.
Following the precedent recently set
by the pier superintendent OF the Ger
man companies in Hoboken, Karl
Schwaiger, superintendent of the Ham
burg American Line piers in South
Brooklyn, announced yesterday that
ships flying the American nag and yes
sells Of other neutral nations would not
be allowed to dock at the piers Of the
German company in the future. All
longshoremen will be kept off the piers.
In his English column of the Stats
Zeitung" Herman Ridder this morning
declares that President Wilson's note
is "diplomaticaly correct, and must
compel the support of the entire Amer
lean people" He continued:
Il see in the no great possibilities
for good. The undersea activities OF
the German navy in their effect upon
the rights Of the United States and It's
citizens form the burden of its argu-
ment The note takes cognlzance, how
ever Of the INTERPRETATION of Germany $
submarine policy ard the British policy
Of Starving out Germany The Presi--
dent has opened an avenue for the iull
discussion Of the rights and obligations
of submarines in naval warfare, and
when Germany has stated her case it is
NJ. only not impossible, but il is highly
probable that he will be asked TO sug-
gest a modus vivendi by which the OBJ
jectionable features of both these poll
cies may be removed.
the subject with which the note
dwells is one of the same paramount
importance to Germany as 1t is TO this
country and we must wait in patience
for Germany's reply. And |. for o
shall, wait in the confidence that when
it is received it will be found to offer
"a basis for friendly solution Of the
questions whicl exist between Ger
many and the Uuitrd States
In the leading German editorial Pres
ident Wilson's note is called master
piece of diplomacy. Il is pointed out
that the President has given Germany
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-15

high official in the State, War and
Navy Building who is not induIging
himself in some reaction after the
tcnsencss Of the last seven days, Mr.;
Bryan has no plans for the week end
and may attend the naval review IN
[eW York
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-15
SHOW NO REGRET
FOR LUSITANIA
German Newspapers Continue to
Defend Sinking Of British
Merchant Ship.

London. May 14.-German news
rapers continue their remarkable de
fence of the sinking Of the Lusitanla'
The "Munchner Standardization
remembering the Kaiser's famous feel
incs after the destruction Of Louvain'
declares that at was doubtless with
bleeding heart that the German sub
marine commander fired his murderous
weapon
Count Rcventlow said the warning
advertised by Count Won Bernstorh
showed quite unparalleled humanity.
Never. ne declared. in any war did
belliecrent show such scruples totally
inconsistent with his own military IN
terests.
The "HamburCer Nachrichten' writes:
I've Germans conduct no war against
pesceful human beings, least OF all
against women and children. All the
world knows how our brave soldiers IN
the enemy's country have shared their
last loaf with women and babes how
they have given support TO women ana
played with children.
But We will not be hypocrltes ana
mourn ove~ the disaster. Germany
took all care while there was still time
and gave insistent warnings against
vovacing in this auxiliary cruiser. All
, the most distinguished newspapers Oh
the United States published the great
column-wide advertisements OF the
German Ambassador. Nothing but de-
Nberate blindness or unbridled pride
could run such a risk and drag even
women and children into II. II is TOO
late now. Complaints no longer avail
Amsterdam. May 1.-THE Cologne
Nolk -Zeitung" says:
"Americans are very prone 70 crltl-
else without any expectation that such
fighting with words will make any
great impression on those whom they
denounce. They feel relieved when
thew have given frank expression OF
their irritation. In America, however,
war is most unpopular, because II re-
quires so many sacrifices and destroys
business.
There is no need, therefore. TO ap-
Drehend that America will join the war
against US, but it may be taken for
granted that the wave of antl-German
hatred will continue TO mount stu
higher. We deplore but we cannot
prevent It. Anti-German feeling Is a
product of agitation. 1t slowly
mounted and will also slowly subslde."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-15
SAILS
ON MAYFLOWER
Continued from page 1

time, and Miss Helen Woodrow Bones.
Miss Margaret Wilson. who has been
absent from Washington for several
DAYS, Will join her father in New York
and witness the review The members
Of the Presidents Cabinet who will at
tend the review will leave Washington
not later than Sunday afternoon, and
will remain in New York until Wednes-
day.
The programme Of the President for
the ensuing four days is as follows:
Friday. Saturday and Sunday night,
Presiden will remain aboard the May
flower. arriving in New York Harb0r
early Monday morning.
Monday, President will review land
parsd,
One o'clock, guest Of city committee
at luncheon.
Three o'clock, will return to May
flower, where he will receive Admiral
Fletcher. the division commanders and
the commanders OF all the ships com
prising the fleet
Mayhower. with President on board,
followed by Dolphin, carrying SecIe
tary of the Navy, viii pass up and
down line Of feet.
J
OF honor at dinner on board flagship
Wyoming.
Eight o'clock, President -7ill review
boat races from deck OF Wyoming.
Ten o'clock. will return 20 Mayhower.
Tuesday. 10 a. m, Msyfower and
Dolphin will take position off Goddess
Of Liberty. President will review fleet
as ID passes out to sea.
usffi
leave New York on Mayfower, arriving
in Washington on Thursday morning.
The part OF this programme subject
10 change is the return 20 Washington.
The President may decide that the ne
cessity for his presence at the capital
calls for a return by rail after the re-
view is ended
Throughout the voyage down the Po-
tomac and Chesapeake and up the At
lsniic coast the President will be in
constant touch with Washington by
navy radio. The Mayfower carries a
complete and powerful radio instslla-
ton. and at no point OF the journey
will she be out Of intimate touch with
the great station az Arlington and the
numerous Federal radio stations along
the coast.
New York on Monday and Tuesday
will be the capital of the United States.
Because Of the present tense relations
between this country and Germany the
President will not take leave of his
official duties when he comes here TO
review the feet. but will make Of his
suite at the Hotel Knickerbocker a
temporary White House.
Joseph Tumulty, secretary to the
President, made arrangements last
night for the engagement of the
largest suite in the building. When
Mr. Wilson arrives on Monday he will
find a fully equipped executive Office
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-15
Don't Let Modern Luxuries
Innpel Us To Forget

pose-they were thankful for what
they possessed-were conscious that
they owed something to a higher
Power.
They were churchmen. That was
one way of showing their apprecia-
ton, and it was often not so easy
matter for one to 60 to Church then
as it is now.
We have much more to be thankful
for in our modern times than did our
forefathers; but we allow ourselves
to feel that because so many of our
troubles may be smoothed out by a
touch Of the button, or softened by
fourteen-inch upholstery-that we no
longer need the Church, that the
Church does not need us.
IF we are thankful and feel apprecia-
tive, let us show our thankfulness and
appreciation in very definite way.
Let us start right in. Let us
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-15

measures Of offence and defence. But
,hore is not whisper here vet OF
call for an extraordinary session oil
CONGRESS. Senators and Representa-
tivos here have received not the sign.
est hint Of a summons from inc lf's'
dent. And pending "a decision TO issue
call the military departments are
working a. their ordinary speed when
inst now. No tie fac end Of the hScal
wear. means hardly more than nam
specd or quarter speed. ,.,....
There is feeling among diplomats
belorr.rg 20 the allied embassies Lt'V'
as among those friendly 90 inc AH.'S'
,bsf the rarlcipatot OF the Ohi'e'
S4a.es in the war would - once CioS'
The munitions market here on when
the allied powers have been so largely
Sencndinc Bus IS the ernmen'
should Out AL lts resources ocn.NH '"V
manufacture 81 war material 'nti
would soon be an ample suprF ior an
foreign needs as Wcl as -cI all A'"V''
can needs. .s ho
Japan. an inactive member o. the
anti-Teutouic alliance, has been emp ~
ING her areCrals for Russia UeHV.~'
Tbis country could afford 30 he equally
generous en-, with the stock in hand II a
nationwide effort was going 10 ne
rade 10 rcr.ace that stock IN ne
months Of preparation which Woo-o
nrohablv vrcccic any serious ml4iNaiE
action on our part against Germany.
No Military Preparation Now.
p,4 for .he present the administra-
ton is not couutc1arcuc any SP''.".
military preparation. ire If'>. o'"'
sincerely expects pacific answer ! '."
GERMANY. lie believes that t.e Ger
man government W.. practically "h"1'
Tho Adr.raltN'S "Var zone pioclo II'"
perhars not ia IFS entirety ou.
ca far al least as concerns law .eSS
attacks on neutral ships and ON "i''e"
merchantmen carrying American pas
Few diplomats here, few military ,ai
mon and few persons iamli Jar "''" -..N
recent trend Of German diplomacy CO."
cur In that assumption. he sroi''"' .','
campaign of terror is the German P"o
lies pet piece Of military sti",ee!' ~
vaS invented By Grand admiral Won
-r;rni,7 VINO. next 90 Field Marshal Won
Hi16cnburg and perhaps equally WIN
Nm is now the IDOL OF the OeI man
MN ..laSo 7, has even an outlet as
Popu-"oV 800 move on the war board
has nc no 0 0I1tIyp r'' fury Of the German
10 lne Ppe e"''' rrc.a1d. To abandon l-
peop'c ga hobcsf Of n neutral power
nov a. ~ che ou.n.on of most oiplo-
wo9 ,ie,. N b.r ,n' be regarded by Germany
m",'S's .!,'o oib humiliation.
as az an lnt0i go 49, there has been some
Vn CIV l~o NJ The Presidents note
fror, the genera, point o. We" OF me-"
traI i tn,S'ts'' ercrt.,irg that Ger
Mr.. W !I5o. l,,, ,be submarine cam
many 80 s.-s;r.t allied merchant
P~lsn ~ a~o foY7d no. TO be carrying
m mS, aiJ passergers. may unduly widen
the issue oel"ce" .'l 80 Rerliu For
and Germany anu I,.s,,or,,r.tv 10 rctort
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-15

COW on earth did we get along
I before our golf and tennis were
POPULAR What did we do
without our bridge-and our country
clubs? Above all, what could we do
now-how were we ever able to en-
10Y life-without that indispensable
luxury, the automobile?
Many of us seem to feel that because
we have these modern luxuries and
pleasures, there is nothing else to be
done in the world but to enjoy them.
We overlook our duties. Everything
is so easy for us, even our duties are
easy. That is why it is so easy TOR us
to forget them.
Our forefathers and their forefathers,
despite the fact that they never knew
what our indispensable comforts in
life were like-realized to great ex-
tent that they were living for a pur-