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SOUTH OMAHA, May Ito the Edi-
tor OF The Bee: There did not exist in
this country at the beginning Of the pres
ent war any disposition TO favor the
powers allied against Germany. There
il every reason why Germany should
hold a high place in our esteem. The
German people form a large part Of our
population. They easily out-number the
French, Belgians and Russians. We love
and respect them for their high ideals,
thrift and ingenuity. To what then.
must we attribute the growing senti-
ment in favor OF the allies?
a careful investigation cannot but
show that this condition is the fault of
none but the Germans themselves. The
failure OF Germany to accomplish the
designs TO which it first set itself
seemed 10 arouse in the breasts of its
sympathizers in this country a resent
ment and bitterness toward the allies,
which no one feels toward Germany no
matter how predisposed they may be to
favor its enemies. The German-Ameri-
cans seem unable to discuss the issues
Of the conflict in a fair and temperate
manner. They may be sincere, but they
allow their prejudice to govern their
logic. While they profess desire for
real neutrality, they advocate meas
uTes distinctly favorable TO Germany.
We must protest vigorously to Great
Britain for its action in taking our car
goes to its ports for inspection. but
should concede to Germany the right to
attack unarmed merchantmen and pas
senger ships without warning and with
apparent disregard of the lives Of non
combatants and subjects OF neutral
powers. They urge an embargo on arms
as, of course. they have a perfect right
to do, but they denounce the admins
tration and accuse our government of
Partially because such a measure is not
enacted into law. How fraught with in
consistency is such an attitude The
Krupps Of Germany have furnished arms
and ammunition for almost every war
during the last generation. Just a few
years ago they were accused of foment-
ing war merely for the purpose OF ere
ating a market for their products IL
the seas were open to IL, Germany
would undoubtedly consider it its right
to buy supplies in this country. and in
| accordance with the recognized rules of
war. would exert every effort TO pre-
vent such shipments to its enemies.
Now that its enemies can prevent such
shipments to it, it considers our failure
TO prohibit the further expectation of
ammunition violation OF neutrality.
Every true American wants to think
well of Germany and no one hopes 10
see It suffer q humiliating defeat There
Is. however, a widespread feeling that
Germany is guided by men actuated by
a desire for military power. The re-
sources Of the country have been drained
to support the largest army in Europe,
an army that was. with good reason a
source Of uneasiness and alarm for its
neighbors. hence the strong inclination
to attach to Germany the greatest meas
ure OF blame for this war. Let us all
hope for q speedy and Just settlement,
productive of lasting peace. and In the
meantime for a greater spirit of tolera-
ton and fairness on the part Of our pro-
German friends.
10tT N. 2Sth Street e. ]. MMANUS.