Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1915-05-20
EDITORIAL COMMENT ON PRESIDENT WILSON'S NOTE
TO GERMANY.

Y.
New York Tmes-It is great diplomatic achievement of
the note that puts upon Germany the choice only Of what
her reply shall be- but Of what is to follow The pre-
sdent eloquent appeal to her great traditions to her
honor and justice must triumph any warike inclination
she may feel to that have but ending
New York Tribune-He (he president) has drawn in
dictment against the German nation which will lie for ages
the kaser fails to meet the demands of
the United States completely and promptly
Wronged have offered Germany peaceful solution the
president message it all up-we shall omit neither word
act to the performance of sacred duty
New York World-It is calm; it is restrained 1t is
eous but with cold cutting courtesy that gives added
basis to every word By the strength of his and
the moderation of his Tone the president has made easy
for Germany to do right to do If he to fail in his
effort it will be in good conscience and in good
New York Sun-The note is impeccable though
without little ironies tone friendly spirit resolue
its assertion of American rights and of the freedom of the
seas 1t recalls Germany contention for that liberty
The president has spoken firmly The supporting him
as firmly, awaits without passion the German reply
Omaha WorldHerald- Germany is asked to abandon its
only hope of winning the through power perform
the superb act of seabnegaton that would of placing
the principles of humanity and justice superior
national necessity The president nevertheless dignity
bound to make the request.
Omaha Beetle protest unquestionaby voices the sent
ment OF the great majority of the American people
In the proposition it is clear cut namely the
United States will not recognize acquesce in violation by
of the warning nations of Europe the rights accorded
international law to citizens.
Philadelphia Public Ledger-The administration has
spoken and spoken the point The German
not have the slightest doubt to its meaning Will Germany
listen to the voice of prudence before it is too late?
Seattle German Certainly the note calm
tans threats of kind Germany should comply
with all demands This very WISE For virtually this note
nothing less than attempt to hold the of Germany
which about strike the hardest blow England Worded
as 1t S the note leaves way ito to clear and full
dersandng to the situation which has resulted
Germany still be able to convince America that what she
doing reluctantly and with deep regret for neras whom
could not to seek the danger in which they persisted
done to ultimately force England into giving freedom
the which America desires for herself all other
nations of the world.
St Paul Volks ZetungThe stand taken by president
serves notice leaders and the irresponsible jim
press that this country will not go without full
fcaon We glad the president take such strong
stand for unfolding the rights of American czens sin
cerey trust he will demand that hereafter all will
respect our right to the sacred freedom of the
the outcome matter how great the suffering and
mental agony that would undergo there
can be no question about their loyalty the Stars Stripes
Chicago Staat Zeitung-Who insists upon rights must
first fulfill his duties Had this government in its
note at least bound itself that British merchant ships
Will not carry contraband from American ports England
the future her demands upon Germany allow such ships
unmosted would have found probably open ear in
Germany But the American government demands only with
out assuming any obligation its part For this
fear that the note of the president will rather the
conflict than solve it,
Washington Post-The note is framed in moderate
language and leaves abundant opportunity for the German
government to