Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-15

las American note to Germany yester-
day. said?
The Presidents note to Germany
places the nation on ground which
should compel the respect OF mankind.
Certain II Is that his strong and
pointed utterances will be supported
by the patriotic citizenship OF the
country to any extent that circum-
stances may den,a nd"
North Carolina.
RALEIGH. y. C.. MAY f4.-"Tbe note
to Germany sounds right to me-" said
Governor Locke Craig to-day. "In my
opinion. the American government has
demanded all 1T has the right to de-
mand-that protection which every
American has the right to require and
expect The people to a man will sus-
tain the President"
lHDlANAPOLiS. IND. May il4-"The
administrators note Is clear, firm and
dignihed. said Governor Samuel NJ.
Ralston TO-DAY. 1T is as vigorous as
IL Is convincing. The American peo-
pie stand back Of President wilson
Illinois.
SPRINGFIELD. ILL. May l4.-"The
President and his advisers at Wash
ington have acted with the utmos,
caution and deliberations" said Gov
ernor Edward +. Dunno to-day.
The American nation. through it's
President. has spoken. and the patriotic
citizenship OF the republic stands
loyalty behind him. and will sustain
him to the end"
TOPEKA. kANS.. May 1.-THE
country will fully approve the sub
stance OF the Presidents firm and
powerful note TO Germany and the
moderation and courtesy with which
the President frames it," Governor
Arthur Capper said to-day
AUSTIN. TEN, May 14-Covernor
James Il. Ferguson. OF Texas, said to-
day:
President Wilson's letter to the Ger
man authorities has covered the ground
thoroughlE, and all loyal Americans, in
my opinion. will cheerfully support it,"
Alabama.
MONTGOMERY. ALA. Nav 14.-Gov-
ernor Charles Hendcrson's comment on
the note Of President Wilson to GER
many follows:
consider IT very strong note, and
what was TO be expected from him. in
accord with his previous note declar-
ing he would hold the Berlin govern
ment TO strict accountability
The note is as strong as any could
wish. and think il will be the means
of protecting American rights on the
high seas"
Kentucky.
FRANKFORT. KY, May l4-"Presi-
hent wilson. ] believe. is prompted by
patriotism. justice and frmncss in the
declaration he has made public" said
Governor James h. McCreary to-day
me PRESIDENTS statement seems to
me TO be positive. firm. comprehensive
and up 10 the demands OF the OCCASION"
Ohio.
COLUMBUS. o.. May l4.-Speaking
OF President Wilson's note TO Germany.
Governor Willis to-day said:
The President has sounded a note
OF decision and deliberate conviction
which will be heard around the world.
The American people. devoted as they
are TO peace OF nations, will sustain
him in his decision"
'"uth Carolina.
COLUMBIA. :. g., May I4.-"The
American note to the German govern
ment meets grave matter on n high
plane" said Governor Manning to-day.
1t is Il dispa ssionate bu, strong state
ment. couched in language which gives
Germany the opportunity 10 comply
without humiliation: yet asserts the
firm demand for guarantees against re-
peated offenses. In this the govern
ment shows forbearance. but frmness
and this. in my opinion. is the proper
attitude for this government to as
sumo"
Maryland.
Los ANGELES. CAL, Nav 14.-Gov-
ernor Goldsborough of MARYLAND who
is here on brief visit, made the fol.
lowing comment on the Presidents note
to Germany
1T is the duty of every American Cit
izen loyalty to support the President
In his position. and ! am sure Ameri
can patriotism will insure this"
VAhDERBILTS STILL HOPE
VIII WHIT Many Days Before Convinced
That Alfred Gwynne Ia Lost.
Especial TO The Times Dispatch
NEW YORK. May l4.-Henry 4. An
derson. personal attorney for the Van
derbilt family said it will he manv
days before any action is tolan
pertaining to the will of Alfred Gwynne
Vanderbilt.
The family" said Mr.. Anderson. "ha 9
not given up hope. 1t may be that he
has landed safely on some small island
off the coast Of Ireland Stranger
things than that have happened in the
past. Consequently the family will
wait for many days before being con-
WINGED that he has heen lost