New Britain herald., 1915-05-13

! to be made as to the time when q l reply is expected from the imperial l government. the belief here is tha, the German foreign dffice. realizing the state of feeling in the United States. will answer promptly
 German Embassys, Statement.
 The German embassy issued this statement: {
 The German embassy stated to- i day that no statement or intimation had been given by the embassy or any official of the embassy concern ing what response would be made to the American note regarding the Lusi- tania.
 This was brought out by state ments appearing in the press this morning to the effect that officials of the German embassy have outlined the position of the German govern ment towards the American note re- garding the sinking of the Lusitania and have declared that the reply would be a polite but firm refusal to cause submarine warfare against bel ligerent merchant ships.
 Igporant of Terms. It was pointed out that the em- bassy itself so far was ignorant of the terms of the American note; that it had received no instructions what ever from the German government re- garding the note, and finally. it was declared no official connected with the embassy had expressed any opin- ion on the subject at all.''t.,
 Mississippi Behind Wilson.
 Jackson. Miss May 13.-- Governor Brewer of Mississippi, in a statement here today declared that as Amei- cans had been warned not to take pas sage on the British steamer Lusitania, he could not understand why the United States should quarrel with Germany because Americans lost their lives as result of the torpedo ing of the vessel.
 Governor Brewer declared, however, that any action taken by President Wilson would meet with the unani- nous approval of the people of Miss issippi.
 Will Support Wilson.
 Rochester, N Y, May 13.-At the conclusion of meeting of the Ger man-American Alliance held here last night, President William Otto issued the following statement: Although the organization did not take definite action, the sentiment was in favor of unqualified support of President Will son in whatever action he takes. The German-Americans of this city are neutral in every respect, and none of their societies will take action an- tagonistic to the policy of the admin istration." !"
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 Paris, May 13, 10:45 a. m.-The American Chamber of Commerce in Paris has adopted resolutions calling upon President Wilson to exact rep aration from Germany for the loss Of American lives by the torpedoins of the Cunard liner Lusitania.
 Cunard Offices Closed. <
 New York, May 1s.ofices of the Cunard Line were closed from 12 to l o'clock today as a mark of respect to the Lusitania's dead and concur rent with memorial services held in Liverpool.
 Tribute to Hopkins.
 Newport News, Va. May 13.-The 4PioIie7 VI lAE t1NeWpOTI News Snlp- building and Dry Dock company will be closed from noon today until Fri day as mark of respect to President L. Hopkins of New York, who lost his life in the Lusitania disaster
 Mrs. Plamondon's Body Found.
 Queenstown. May 13, 1:os p. m.- The body of Mrs. Charles A Plam- ondon of Chicago, was found today among the dead brought to Queens town yesterday The body of her husband had been identified pre- viously. Both were taken in charge by the American consulate and will be sent to Chicago
 Services at Liverpool.
 Liverpool, May 13, 4:02 D.. m.- Memorial services for victims of the Lusitania were held in St. Peters church here today Among these in attendance were several survivors of the disaster and 9 number of relatives of persons who had lost their lives. together with the lord mayor of Liver
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