Evening star., 1915-11-09

the same result as in our negotiations
with Germany.
New Orleans (.a.) Item:
England will serve wisely her own
| position in the world, and especially in
| the good will of American people, if
| she proves by her deeds her apprecia-
,, ton of the tone and temper of the
| American note. The nation will sup
port the administration to the limit in
Houston (Tex.) Chronicle:
| The American people have waited
| long for this communication, but its
quality and scope are well worth the
waiting.
Austin (Tex.) Statesman:
Our governments latest note should
make the British government pause for
moment. for surely Britain must want
our continued friendship.
Ell Paso (Tex.) Herald:
AS a legal brief, the note is admir-
| able, laying solid foundations for fu-
ture claims of money damages. Its
language is vigorous enough, in view of
the fact that our government has no
intention of contesting by force Great
Brttain's forcible fractures of interna-
tional law which Britain will serenely
continue, though she may meet us on
minor points to keep our markets open
to her.
Seattle (Wash.) Times;
AS a presentation of the American
viewpoint. the document Is admirable.
The Logical least from an American
viewpoints unassailable. It is such
free. honest statement of fact, law
and opinion as may well be exchanged
between two friendly states.
Stockton (CaI.) Mail;
Those who have followed the courts
of Great Britain with reference to neu-
trail commerce will appreciate the force
of Lansings words when he says in the
latest American note that "his majes-
W S government must be governed not
by policy of expediency," but by the
esta blished rules of International law.
Sacramento (CaI.) Bee,
Uncle Sam has spoken in no uncer-
tain tone, but vigorously and clearly
has asserted his rights and those of
neutrals in general, and has demanded
of England their proper observance.
Spokane (Wash.) Chronicle.
The American people will approve the
strong presentation of their case
feel pride at the thought that the
United States dares to take a stand for
all neutrals.
Tacoma (Wash.) Daily News:
The high color of the note is due more
or less to the proximity of presiden-
tlal campaign. But it goes straight to
the core of an offense which should
have been handled with firm determina-
tion many months ago.
Phoenix tAriz.) Republican,:
The American note to Great Britain
wipes out every vestige of argument in
support of the various orders in coun-
Gil. 1t remains to be seen whether it
newspapers which SO heartily indorsed
the notes to Germany on the Lusitania
and Arabic incidents.
New York Evening Post:
The net impression of the note is that
our government has been impartial in
watching for the infringement of
American rights from anv quarter. and
means as zealously to maintain them
against England as against Germany
And the whole note stands
as an expression not only Of Ameri-
can impartiality as between the bel
ligerents. but of the American purpose
to uphold the rights of all neutrals as
good will, or convenience of the ma
tions at war.
New York Evening Sun:
w e DeneVe tnaC secretary Lansing s
note will have an excellent effect. Its
rectitude of position and clearness of
logic will be aided by it's moderation
of tone in reaching the sympathy and
conscience as well as the reasoning
powers of British craftsmanship and
the British public.
New Orleans Tfmes-Pfcayune:
The published abstracts of Secretary
Lansing's brief indicates that
the American position has been so
strongly fortified by facts and logic
as to be proof against attack upon
legal or moral grounds. The comment
of the British newspapers indicate the
same thing.
Memphis Commercial Appeal:
England acts on the principle that
her will is the supreme law on the sea.
= Unfortunately our protest will
not be as potent as If we were a ma
ton in arms such as all healthy re-
publics ought to be.
Nashville Tennesseean and American:
Great Britain is given clearly to un-
derstand that the United States as
sumes the task of championing the in