Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-11-08
American Press
Approves No tie
to Great Britain

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New York sun: The note reflects
exactly the American sentiment and
describes accurately the American
purpose. We stand upon the law and
demand that Great Britain shall obey
that law; and in this the administra-
ton only expresses the viii of the
American people
New York World: On such a show
ing OF outrage as is here made, the
terms of the American protest must
be regarded as exceedingly temperate.
To gain a military advantage more or
less important Great Britain has be-
come a grievous offender against laws.
against its own cherished principles,
against several of the small nations
of Europe which it has assumed to
champion and against the best and
most powerful friend that il has
among the neutrals Of the earth It
has not killed Americans, it has Killed
American rights. II has done more
than seize American property; it has
seized the opportunity thus wantonly
gained to extend its own trade If
even CLEAN Of sense can penetrate
Downing street, the British govern
ment must soon perceive that unless
IL changes its methods. it's own ac-
,countants %~e sszssssssA~ ~ to do
presently
New York Herald: Upon nterna-
tional law, as this existed before the
outbreak of the present world con-
flict the government of the United
States rests its case. In behalf of
what It holds to be the rights Of neu-
tral commerce it will bring to bear
the fun strength Of it's diplomacy For
fullest PREPARATION for the damage
done TO American commerce it will in
sist with all its strength
Boston Advertiser; The note states
the American case very strongly But,
for that matter so did the note which
was first sent to Great Britain on this
same subject many months ago And
at intervals the United states has been
saying the same thing very, logically
very powerfully very urgently
without any perceptble effect. that
any one can sec, in changing the Brit
ish policy.
baltimore American; Great Britain
has INDUCED in no murderous work
hut she has destroyed millions of dol
lars OF American property This is
the sravest charge the United states
can bring against her. but it is a
mighty serious charge, one that may
endanger the friendship Of the two
great Englsh-speaking nations.
Washington Post: This note signed
by Robert Lansing secretary of state,
is destined to become a classic in the
literature of international relations !
If Great Britain values the friendship
OF the United states il will pay imme- !
date heed TO this note and abandon
its attempt to substitute force for
law.
Cincinnati Nolksblatt: The note Of
the president to England complaining p,
about the violation of our neutral /
rights is unassailable in fact. law and
logic but deserves the reproach of
coming too late.
Cincinnati Frcie Prcsse: President
note 10 Great Britain is not
likely to cause apprehension in Down
ing street 1t insists, of course. that
the American government cannot sub +
init 70 further disregard OF interna-
'onal law but nothing contained in /
the note suggests that further viola
lion of American rights by Great I
4
friendly act, tone SO readily adopted Il
in our diplomatic Intercourse with
Berlin
ST. Louis Westliche-Post: We highly