Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-03
Germany's Proposals Only a
Half Measure, London
Papers Declare.
AMERICAN PRESS JOY
HELD TO BE PREMATURE
That Mr.. Wilson Has Re-Establish-
ed International Statutes De-
clared Beyond Fact.


aoquiesence In the demands of Presi-
dent Wilson again takes the foremost
place in the editorial discussion of the
London morning newspapers me
burden of the comment is that 1t de-
wolves upon the United States to main
tain the laws of civilized warfare, and
that what Ambassador Won Bernstorn
offers is only a half measure
The Daily Mail complains that the
iubilation of the American newspapers
ia premature. and that the claim that
President Wilson has re-established
international law goes far beyond
the facts, and may even embarrass the
President and his advisers in their
fnture negotiations with Germany The
Mail asks why was the Arabic sunk, II
the alleged instructions for the pro-
lection of liners were issued before
the Arabic incident, and what are
German promises worth II orders Is,
sued by the admiralty can be dlsooeyeo
with impunity?
Thinks Press Intoxicated.
In conclusion the Mail assumes that
"the Washington government Is less
,n+oxicated with the Won Bernstorf note
than the American press appears to be.
&c. In what respect American diplomacy
no. xucceeded in the controversy with
Germany over the submarine campaign
!. made edttorially by the Post as well
al nv the Telegraph and the Daily
Mail. all of which argue along lae
The POST contends that Ambassador
Won Rerustorff is attempting to evaoe
American demands. and declares ma
0-I% 10
hsI,ieerent to uphold the laws OF
civilized warfare, It is the duty OF the
tinted states to uphold them as the
greatest neutral power me conciu,
sion is drawn that snoa,u America
Inevitably will become associated Win
the German code of sea warfare.
The Daily News says IT cannot I'M.
agine that America wiz "ithora~ s.,,,n ~
the unequivoca1 position she
in the Lusitania nota
Fears New German Intrigue
The Express fears a new German in
trteue" by which an attempt will be
made to hustle" President Wilson into
repeating the German demands Tor the
freedom of the seas" but is confident
the majority of the American people
will continue sympathetically to under
stand the British position.
AT the same time says the Express,
"the British government must expect
pin-pricks from Washington and must
be ready to defend its case with discre-
ton and firmness in spirit of sincere
friendship"
Held Ambiguous Document.
The Times naval correspondent in
lengthy analysis of the Won Bernstorh
note. arrives at the conclusion that 1t
is an ambiguous document, the real
value of which can only be measured
when it is put into action. and says:
when this will be is as involved in
mystery as other points Of objection to
the note, for only yesterday the Brit
ish steamer Sa. ona was reported sunk.
with three of her crew missing.
The correspondent. after citing many
points OF objection. says that the note
concludes with a proviso which begs
the whole question, for, he adds, mani
testify a submarine can sight a mer-
chairman before the latter sights the
submarine, and If the ship fails to stop
quickly enough for the German COM
mander. he has the power of acting on
the excuse that she attempted to es-
cape"
Opposes Differentiation.
The Daily Telegraph. in an editorial
this morning. makes a warm protest
against Germany's submarines being
allowed to diferentiate between liners
and merchantmen.
IF it is admitted that submarine
vessel can break any and every law, SO
long as notice is given to the passen-
gers Of liners" says the newspaper,
1--WE are confronted with most serious
development, fraught with grave con-
sequences to all seafaring peoples. The
submarine must conform to the same
regulations other men-of-war. Ger
manys attempt to evade this obligation
sets up a precedent which may cast a
deep and sinister shadow over the fu-
ture of the human race"