Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-07-11

lite demands are that Germany must sur
vive. though II be necessary 20 destroy
the entire world
] Denver Herold-C0erman Daily)-The
friendly spirit which pe1neates Ger
inanys latest note TO the United States
government should go a long way toward
! allsyinK all fears that Germany is look
ing for more trouble. No one cognizant
with the real state of affairs could for
"A moment imagine that Germany would
! give up It's submarine warfare as long
as England's tactics are contrary to all
! international laws and usaRes.
Chicago Dailv News: The latest off,
cial reply discloses that I'm Berlin the
safety OF American lives is still a minor
consideration as compared nth the
safety OF German crews OF submarines.
This nation cannot ooncede that war Ia
now the worlds chief business and that
peaceful nations have few or no rights
that nations at war are bound 10 re-
speet.
Pittsburg MISUNDERSTANDING The
second German reply to Americas pro-
test against submarine warfare IL as un-
satisfactory az the first Couohed in the
frlendliest terms though Il IL, the Berlin
government yields nothing. Instead Of
agreeing TO the American demands the
Berlin note proceeds TO impose conditions
and obligations on the United States.
The Issue at stake IL not merely the
safety Of Americans. but the protection
OF sea travel from the terrorism of sub
marine warfare. America is pleading for
humanity.
indianapolis News; Fhe note of the
German government entirely fails to meet
the issues. The note IL disappointingly
and dlscouraglngly unsatisfactory.
Philadelphia Evening Telegraph: The
reply cannot but be regarded as unsat-
isfactory and its proposals will be re-
garded as impossible OF acceptance. The
evidence that Germanyk Is continuing it's
PLAY for delay is only too evident.
st. Louis Post-DisDatch: No matter
how profoundly one may syInpathize with
Germany In its present situation with
regard to ocean trade. II is impossible
10 accept either the reasoning Of the
terms OF the imperial governments note
TO our government. The German govern
ment abandons laws. logic and ethics in
ifs treatment OF the United States. We
have confidence in President Wilson's
insight and judgment We believe he
Will find I way 90 compel respect for
American rights and protection for Amer
lean lives and property from lawless de-
] struction. Civilization hangs In the bal
anee.
Cincinnati Freie Presse: The answer
Of the German government gives the
United States everything that can be
asked; safety for freight steamers n
they are legitimate commerce. and Sc
curity for American travellers on Amer
lean neutral ship or on ships which sail
through the war zone under the Amer
lean flag. More to demand Washington
mas no right. Our government has no
business to procure safety on the ocean
for British ships carrying munitions.
Louisville Times: Two months after the
sinking OF the Lusitania Germany not
only ignored every request made for
reparatlon, but imposes rules and reglila,-
tions of It's own making IN disregard 70
neutral rights and international law, with
which nc seif-respccting government can
comply. IL IL impossible to see how nego-
tiations between tho two governments
can continue on this basis II would seem
that the time has come for Mr.. Wilson
to act.
st. Paul Daily volks 1eitung: Under
the caption Germany meets us more
than half way" the new German note Is
! q governmental guarantee OF safety TO
all Americans who cross the Atlantic in
vessels properly flying the American flag.
However, II American citizens prefer to
enter the dangerous war some In a bel
ligerent vessel carrying a cargo OF arms
and ammunition to the allies, tina Ger
man government declines to protect such
foolhardlnees. The German government
refuses TO grant such reckless American
citiSens the right to insure the safe de-
livery TO its enemies OF arms and ammu-
milton which would kill many thousands
OF its sons and imperil its existence.
Milwaukee Sentinel, As a specific re-
ply 10 specific requests, II IL more open
and satisfactory than the evasive and
cavalier British memorandum In reply to
American protests against what 10 virtu-
ally an embargo on American commerce
1t is incredible that for peaceable and
reasonable government like ours, capable
OF appreeiating the strain and exigencies
OF this unprecedented war for the very
life Of empires and natlons. cause OF quar-
! rel should lie In the German reply.