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ATTACKS WILSON
POLICY AS ONE OF FORCE
Peace Apostle Calls President Exponent of Old System
Which Set Europe Afre-Gompers APP
proves of Note.

tory OK the nation has there been a cas-
quite comparable to this one. MIR.
Bryan's own friends questioned the pro-
priety OF his statement before the Pres.-
dents note had been laid before the
country. but TO say that they were dis
gusted with his address ITO the Ameri-
can people would be putting II mildly.
They give Mr.. Bryan full credit for
sincerity and courage. but they feel thai
his attack upon the foreign policy Of the
President at this crisis In the nations
affairs Is more than deplorable and will
eventually react upon Mr.. Bryan him.
self.
Bryan's Statement Timed.
II was pointed out even by Mr..
Bryan's friends that his campaign con-
slsts practically in sitting on the White
House doorstep with statement in hand
ready to time the handing OF II to the
newspapers In such a way as to he most
effective in offsetting ard discrediting
the policy which President Wilson has
solemnly undertaken.
On the other hand, President Wilson's
friends feel that Mr.. Bryan's acton In
Issuing a statement simultaneously with
the appearance OF the Presidents note
Will react In the Presidents favor. After
reading Mr.. Bryan's statement they
were 'oUN iHCtu tntt n tOTlntTlNbn pI MS
ideai!stic utterances with the Presidents
Arm and practical statement In support
Of American rights and the cause OF
humanity will leave Mr.. Bryan at a
decided disadvantage.
In fact the heard most fire.
quently was that the two statements
accurately represent the differences III
the qualifications OF the two men 20
serve the United States In a high ca
pacity.
Many in Washington thought they de-
tected In the Bryan statement some
realization on his part of the unpopu-
larity which his resignation seems 70
have brought him, His appeal to the
American people that they reserve judg-
ment and his statement hat he will ask
for no mercy II the verdict Is against
him were interpreted here as meaning
that Mr.. Bryan Is beginning to chafe
under the almost universal condem-
nation that Is being hcaped upon him.
At the White House kilograms O n
tinued 10 pour In by the thousand In.
dorsing the Presidents stand and up.
holding his hands.
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Another statement To-day.

Mr.. Bryan is making plans TO con
tinue his campaign. He will issue an
other statement tomorrow. and there
are reasons TO believe that this will be
Of a more startling character h any
that has yet come from him.
The White House Is maintaining abso-
lutte silence In the face Of Mr.. Bryan's
attacks. II is apparent. though. that his
campaign nno go on very long with
out leading to a bitter personal feeling
and differences on other grounds. The
prediction Is made hat within two
months Mr.. Bryan will be attacking
President Wilson en- other scores and
that the breach in the Democratic party
will have reached dangerous proper
tons.
\ few OF the ola Bryan followers from
the West are standing by him and some
of them have already started toward
Washington 10 see II there is anything
they Fan do to help In the situation.
The Administration Is watching with
the greatest anxiety the attitude Of the
German Americans toward Mr.. Bryan's
campaign. for 1t is realized that in this
direction lies the greatest possibility for
Mr.. Bryan's activities. The President
and his advisers. however, were more
thar gratitied at the attitude of German
Americans as a whole when the first
note was despatched. and they are abso-
lutcly confident that they will be found
standing behind the President in any
crisis that may arise.
That Mr.. Bryan has been counting on
the aid of organized labor has been APP
parent here for several days. Friends OF
his in Congress. notably Representative
buchanan OF Illinois. have made an eff
fort TO swing organized labor into line
for peace at any price except invasion.
Samuel Gompers's statement therefore is
likely to be a keen disappointment to
them,
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humanity. which every Government
honors itself in respecting and which
no Government is justified in resign
ing on behalf of those under its care
and authority
Therefore. the President FOR the
second time calls upon the German
Government to adop; the measures
which Will put these principles into
practice. For the second time he de-
mands OF Germany hat her sub
marines take the precaution to ascer-
tain by visit and search whether a
suspected merchantmen Is in fact OF
belligerent nationality or is in fact
carrying contraband OF war under a
neutral flag"
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CLAIMS RIGHT
TO SINK AMERICAN SHIPS
Berlin Government Declares in Effect That Vessels
Carrying Contraband Are Not Immune Under
the Treaty of 1899.

WASHINGTON. June l0.-Another
treaty Is threatened with reduction
to a scrap of paper" by claims made
In a note received at the State De-
partment to-day from Germany wit,
regard to the sinking Of the Ameri-
can ship William =. Frye by the Gen
man auxiliary cruiser Pmnz Eitel
Friedrich.
In this note Germany places n IN
struction on the old Prussisn treaty
OF 1928 which this Government Is
not at all prepared to admit and
which IL allowed to stand makes the
treaty in question practically worth
less so far as its applicability to pres
n controversies is concerned.
The German note declares In effect
that Germany has a right to destroy
any American vessel carrying contra
band of wan on condition that she
pay for such vessel.
Though the Frye case. with wnicl
this claim has to do directly. is not
a submarine case IL is generally felt
here that the chief reason why Ger
many makes this claim IS to protect
her submarine programme. when as
a matter OF fact she has anticipated
what ~ contained in the note sent
20 Germany on the submarine Issue
yesterday. namely the invocation "
the treaty of 1928 and the obligation
upon Germany not to attack American
ships under any circumstances.
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EDITORIALO OPINION
ON THE LATEST NOTE
New York Newspapers Believe
the Document Makes for
Peace, Not War.

Editorial comment OF New York news
papers on the new note to Germany.
coupled with the latest Bryan state
ment, follows In part:
The Tribune.
Judged In connection with the events
of the last few days and measured by
the a~ntiCipations of a new birth of firnl-
ness and vigor at Washington. which
they excited. TIE new note 10 Germany
will prove a disappointment.
The country expected a still more
concrete and positive assertion ~ our
POSITION as the champion OF neutral
rights.
The first and strongest impression
which the public viii get from the note
is that Il does not clcar up at all the
mystery of Mir. Hryan's resignation.
II Is noteworthy that In the closing
paragraph OF the letter Mr.. Lansing APP
parcntly contracts the scope of our
championship of the free use OF the seas
by warning Germany tAat the Govern
ment of the United States deems II rea-
sonablc to expect that the Imperial
German Government will adopt the
measures necessary to put these princi-
pies into practice IN respect OF the safe
guarding of American lives and Aincri-
can ships"
The qualification is a wise one and a
proper step away from the TOO nrOad I'M
plicat.on OF the note Of May l3.
The world.
President Wilson's reply 10 tire Ger
man note could hardly have hoen made
more moderate and restrained without
surrendering the American contention
in this controversy.
In the main the note Is a reiteration
Of the principles of international law
and the code o. humanity which the
President defined and upheld in the note
of May ~.
It is apparent that the President is
determined TO give Germany every
chance to put herself in accord with
the practices of civilized warfare and
- make Il as easy as possible for the
German Government to accede 10 the
demands OF the United states Govern
mcnt
1t is doubtless well. nevertheless, that
the note errs ON the side Of m Iteration.
This is particularly fortunate in view
OF the sorry performance Of Nj. Bryan.
The President had already stated the
American attitude as clearly as words
could state il, Any reinforcement OF
his previous declarations would have
been nothing short Of an ultimatum.
AS for Mr., Rryan's conduct in this
matter. We do no; think there is any
sane American citizen who will have
difficulty in choosing between the dt-
plomacv defined in Mr. Wilson's note
and the diplomacy defined i'm Mr..
Rrvan's simultaneous answer TO that
note.
The TimrS.
The reply Ia GormauN's note Is tie
appeal Of a nation Of IN, tNcu,ie,h ccr-
snp,. e, 4, ,.. go, chat I- ,...-, - -.
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was stated in the note of April
4 last. the prize court should have To
decide the questions whether the de-
.struction of the ship and cargo was
legal. whether and under what cond,-
tons the property sunk was liable To
Coniiscat.un. and to whom and in wha,
amount indemnity is TO he paid
provided application therefor is re-
ceived, Since the decision of the pr.zn
court must first be awaited before any
further position is taken by the Gen
man Government. the simplest way
for the American interested parties TO
settle their claims would he to enter
them in the competent records in ac-
oordance with provisions Of the Ger
a code of prize proceedings.
The undersigned hogs To suggest
that the Ambassador bring the abo.r
to the knowledge Of his Govern-
mcnt, and avails himself. SC,
"NoN JAGow.
Minister for Foreign Affairs
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tcct Of the sinking OF the American
sailing Vessel William p. Frye bD the
German auxiliary cruiser Prns Eitei
Friedrich.
The German Government cannot
admit that. as the American Govern
ment assumes. the destruction of the
sailing vessel mentioned constitutes
a violation Of the treaties concluded
between Prussia and the United States
at an earlier date and now applicable
to the relations between the German
Empire and the United States or of the
American rights derived therefrHn.
For these treaties did not have the in
tention OF depriving one Of the con-
tracing parties engaged in war Of
the right of stopping the supply of
contraband TO his enemy when he
recognizes the supply Of such as detri-
mental to his military interests.
The Right to stop Contra ba
ON the contrary, Article XIII. OF the
Observation-Disclosures treaty Of July IL.
1893. expressly reserves to the party at
war the right to stop the carrying Of
contraband and to detain the contra
band. 1t follows then that If 1t cannot
be accomplished IN any other why
the stopping of the supply may. in the
extreme case. b. effected BY the de-
struction of the contrabrand and al the
ship carrying 1t. As a matter "
course. the obligation OF The party at
war 20 pay compensation Ia the par
ties interested. of the Neutral contract
ing party. remains in force whatever
be the name of stopping the supply.
According to general principles of
International law. any exercise Of the
right of control over the trade IN
contraband is subject to the decision
of the prize ourts. even though such
right may be restricted ny special
reaties.
AT the beginning OF the present
war Germany. pursuant TO these prin-
ciples. established by law prize juris-
dictions for cases of the kind under
consideration. The case OF the Will
am =. Frye H. likewise subject to the
German prize Jurisdiction, for the
Pruss!an-American treaties mentioned
contain no stipulations as to how the
amount of the compensation provided
by Article XIII. of treaty cited is to be
fixed.
The German Government, there
fore. complies with its treaty obliga-
tons to a fun extent when the prize
courts instituted by IL in accordance
with international law proceed in pur-
suance of the treaty stipulatiOns and
thus award the Americans Interested
an equitable indemnity. There would,
therefore. be no foundation for a claim
OF the American Government unless
the prize courts should not grant in
demnity in accordance with the treaty:
In such event, however. the German
Government would not hesitate to ar
range for equitable indemnity not
withstanding.
I For the rest. prize proceedings Of
the case g: the Frye are Indispensable,
apart from the American claims. for
the reason that other claims Of the
neutral and enemy interested parties
!, are to be considered in the matter.
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The reply To G"rmdu>'s note j. tie
appeal of a nation Of IN, tNcutieth cci-
fury To a nation that has reverted TO the
principles and practices Of the thir-
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Labor Behind President.

This is the statement issued by the
President OF the American Federation OF
Labor
Several newspapers and news ager-
cies have asked my opinion regarding
the present international situation My
opinion is that. regardless Of what
honorable position the United States
may take. the effort will be mad to
drag us into the International con-
fiCt, whether we like II or not.
1t is a great pity that there is not
greater publicity regarding the inter-
national relations n diplomatic COM
munications. SO hat the people may
he In a position to form their own
judgment, not after 3ut previous to
definite action being taken. suppose.
however. that this thought can only
find its accomplishment when more
normal conditions shall prevail.
The influence of the American Fed
Grafton OF Labor. the workers OF the
country. will he excrted for the main
tenance OF peace. and yet we can
not permit to he challenged the in
sistency that the lives of Americans
shall not he unnecessarily and unwar-
rantably ieopardiZed.
In his statement Mr.. Bryan ella ssifes
President Wilson's policy as one OF firm
ness supported by force.
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Should Germany once more seek 20
evade the issue by an unresponsive
answer TO this note. or state fatty
that she does not intend to conform
to the principles invoked by the
United States. so far as the Presi-
dents own words are concerned there
is no hint Of what the United States
will do.
1t has for some time been accepted
here, however, a. established fact that
the severance of diplomatic relations
will be the answer Of the United
States to any evasion or a Nat de-
hance of this country by Germany.
While the President has consented
TO discuss certain of Germany's con-
1t is in such a way that they are
believed here to be disposed Of eff
fectually.
h note places them clearly in the
category of a side issue. II declares
them to he allegations. which. even
II true, would not alter the principal
fact that "a great steamer. primarily
and chiefly a conveyance for passen-
gers and carrying more than a thou
sand souls, who had no part In the
conduct of war. was torpedoed and
sunk without so much as a challenge
or a warning, and that men. women
and children we're sent to their death
in circumstances unparalleled in mod
ern warfare
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Not the slightest Concession.

There Is not the slightest concession
TO Germany on the principles of law.
humanity and justice which this Gov
eminent has INVOKED in all its utter
apces on the subject.
No communication could be more
friendly in tone than this note to Ger
many, yet it is regarded by many here
as the strongest. the most impressive
OF all the admittedly remarkable
papers which have come from Mr..
Wilson's hand during the war.
The President goes far in his note
In giving Germany the benefit of every
doubt. in preferring not to take the
acts of German naval commanders az
signifying the attitude of the German
Government and people Inc in assum-
ing that the German Government is
still true to the standards which II
has always shared with the leading
civilized nations.
The note does not contain so much
colorful language as did the note OF
May 10. yet it is regarded here as
all the more forceful and solemn IN
the arraignment of Germany's submg-
rine programme.
This is all that the United States
has demanded in principle of Germany
since her first announcement of her
submarine programme. Germany has
hitherto declined to meet the United
States on a common ground of prin-
ciple, and has sought refuge in the
plea that the limitations OF submarines
prevented her from observing these
practices.
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The n suggestion in the Presi-
dents note which is regarded as OPEN
ing a possible venue to further dis
cussion IL his offer TO transmit to
Great Britain any proposal which
Germany may have to make for the
modification of the methods Of the
maritime warfare.
This offer of the President Is re-
rarded in Washington as a genuine
opportunity for Germany to make at
least the attempt to bring about
mutual respect for international law
among the belligcrents.
Her other alternative, so far as
satisfying the demands OF the United
states Is concerned, Is to accept the
Obligation Of visit and search prior to
t'Tpedo attacks n accept thereby a
share Of the risk OF war operations.
President Wilson says in his refer
ence To Germany's plea Of danger to
the attacking submarine in the case
OF tho Falaba:
Tho Government Of the United
states Is surprised to find the I'm
pci!ai German Government contend
ing mat an effort OF a merchantmen
10 escape capture and secure assis-
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WASHINGTON, June 10.-wiiliam J.
Bryan's second move in his campaign
o discredit the Presidents policy to-
ward Germany came to-day. While
the Presidents note to Germany was
being handed to the newspaper CORE
spondents at the State Department at
s o'clock this evening Mr.. Bryan was
passing out at his home a statement
attacking the communication sent by
Mr. Wilson on behalf of this Govern
ment.
In this statement Mn. Bryan de-
scribes the President OF the United
States as an exponent of the old sys-
tenn in dealing with disputes between
Governments. the system that has war
as its cornerstone Not only in this
assertion but in others MIR. Bryan
clearly shows that he fears the pos
sibility Of war between Germany and
the United States as the result OF
Mr.. Wilson's note.
one thing OF great interest tonight
was n statement issued by Samuel
Gompers, president Of the American
Federation of Labor. This statement
was interpreted by Washington 10
mean that the Federation of Labor.
while doing everything possible TO
maintain peace. will stand firmly be-
hind the President in his insistence
that American lives shall not be I'M
necessarily and unwarrantably jeop-
ardized on the high seas. Mr.. Bryan
has been counting on the aid OF or
ganized labor in his fight to undermine
the Presidents policy and Mr.. Com
pers's statement would indicate that
for the most part he is to be disap-
pointed.
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on the basis OF its own official m
formation the United States Govern
ment with regard to Germany's al
legations respecting the Lusitanid.
assures the Imperial German Gov
eminent that it has been misln-
formed" and then extends the invi-
tation to Germany TO present any con-
vincing evidence it may have that
United States officials, failed in their
duty.
1t is not expected here hat any,
thing further will come Of this invi-
tation. Officials point cut that evi-
dence as to neglect of duty by the
United States is invited, not further
evidence regarding the Lusitania.
1t is not doubted that Germany will
accept the official word of the Un!tei
States Government in this regard.
The German note did not make these
allegations ON its OWN responsibility
but merely referred TO information
which had reached il.
Furthermore the United States is
prepared to assert that If Germany
knew OF these things before the Lus.-
tania sailed it was the duty Of tho
Government or its agents here 70
bring them to the attention of the
United States authorities.
Finally, suCh evidence as the Ger
mar Embassy has submitted has been
investigated ard wholly discredited
II mould he observed also that rae
note says: Armed for offensive ac-
ton" implying, Of course, that small
guns for defense on the Lus!tanil
-A,,rl 80. I..a ..I 49,, 49,. -,
tho eyes of this Government.
Other statements Of facts raised by
Germany are brushed aside as irrele-
want.
Avenue for Discussion.
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this general reference to the previous
note:
1.-THE Government Of the United
States therefore very earnestly and
very solemnly renews the representa-
tons of it's note transmitted to the
Imperial German Government on the
18th of May and relies in these rep
reservations upon the principles of
humanity. the universally recognized
understanding of international law
and the ancient friendship Of the Ger
man nation"
The same statement of renewal as
interpreted in Washington again
commits the President to his condem-
nation of the entire German subma-
rlne programme against unarmed
merchantmen. as set forth in this par
agraph OF his previous note:
M nifestly submarines n BE-
used against merchantmen. as the last
few weeks have shown, without All
inevitable violation OF many sacred
principles Of Justice and humanity"
on the whole President Wilson's
new note to Germany as viewed by
officials here discloses that the Presi-
lent Is still standing with "unyielding
firmness" on the same high ground
that he has held inc the submarine
issue arose.
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Editorial comment OF New York news
papers on the new note to Germany.
coupled with the latest Bryan state
ment, follows in part:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-05

of-the- ordinary model of the exclu- sive ready-made type; exactly the sort of tailleur that because of its rather extreme style, may be obtainable about Christmas time at reduced price. This suit, of coffee colored gabardine, shows the new long coat, given an even longer line by the swinging apron panel which is em- broidered in self tone and in shades of tan. The flaring cuffs and collar, lined with velvet are particularly smart, and the simple front fastening is another extreme style touch. Like all the new tailleurs for fall, this one is short enough to show most of the walking boot. The small turban, a Reboux model, is of velvet matching the velvet on the coat. The oddly curved crown is defined by corded piping of shrimp pink faille silk and at one side rises a tan ostrich brush.
 Special Attention Given To Coats.
 The modern woman is coated mag nificently. The coat is now more im- portant than the frock itself and the shops abound with stunning models, some copied directly from French models; others designed from French inspiration. One may payanything from S7.50 to $500 for separate coat, and in the realm of evening wraps the choice is quite as wide. The two coat models pictured Illustrate a moderately priced street and taxi coat of green corduroy on new redingote lines which at mid-season would cost probably about s25. This coat is perfect in it's grace and excellence of proportion. It
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-05

collar and cuff trimming of white os- trich. The cuffs, with their odd, hang ing pockets, suggest the Japanese in- fiuence and the simplicity of the gar ment is admirable. This is, of course a high-priced model, but when the dis tinguished style and the handsome ma terials involved are considered, the price is satisfyingly reasonable.
 Ncgligees Alluring In The Shops.
 When it comes to negligees, one is fairly entranced with the lovely gar ments in vast numbers. offered at en- ticing prices Every little speciality shop off the Avenue shows wonderful negligees, impressive tea-gowns, fas- cinating little boudoir sacques and dainty peignoirs and slip-ons that fairly coax the dollars from the purse. And the styles of these negligees change almost over night. Something new and more alluring is always com ing out and one must be self controlled indeed not to resist their allure.