The Washington times., 1915-11-08

StdteS 'o'hnlcHt tOuay on tne Amer
lean note to Great Britain protesting
u ugainst ship seizures. Following are
press opinions from different Sec
tions OF !hs country:
New York Sun.
The note. in the moderateness of
It's tone, its logical progress and its
msrshaling of evidence and prece-
dents. reflects exactly American SEN
american purpose. We stand upon
the law. and demand that Great
britain shall obey that law; and I'M
this the Administration only ex-
presses the will OF the American
people.
New York World.
The terms of the American protest
must be regarded as exceedingly
temperate. To gain a military ad-
vantage Great Britain has become q
grevious offender against law,
against its own cherished principles,
against. the best and most powerful
the earth. It has not killed Amer
leans; II has killed American rights.
IT has done more than seize Amer
lean property. II has seized the op-
portunity thus wantonly gained to
extend Its own trade.
New York Herald.
Not by n policy Of expediency, Mr..
Lansing urges. but by the estab-
Iishcd rules Of International conduct.
should the relations between the two
governments be governed. Upon in
ternational law as this existed before
the outbreak OF The present world
conflict the Government Of the United
states rests its case.
New York taats-Zeitung.
A very clear. able argument. FIRE,
from all sentimentality. businesslike
convincing. But II does not contain tn,
slightest hint as to what our Govern
nent intends to do should Great Britain
opinion" and then proceed, without
further ado. to continue the practices
called illegal and unwarrnnted, "tc
which the United States can no Longer
submit" We shall have to exercise pa
tienc" and wait whether England viii
cease the lawless methods heretofore
practiced. If England will not do this
then we are no further than before. ant
our trade will be interfered with b,
Great Britain as before. Probably WI
| shall hc able to submit bill for dam
ages after the war. and that seams u
be the only purpose Of these diplomats
writing exercise.
Baltimore American.
Great Britain has INDUCED in no muir
derous work. But she ha
| destroyed millions Of dollars of Ameri
can property. This Is the graves
| against her. but II is a mighty seriou
| charge. one that may endanger tn
friendship OF the two great English
speaking nations.
Philadelphia Public Ledger.
| No ADLER presentation of the America
side OF the blockade controversy coul
be desired than that which Mr.. Iansin
| makes In his note to Sir Edward Gre,
| The Secretary OF State speaks plainly
| but there Is nothing unfriendly in hi
| tone. II the two countries cannot com
to an engagement 1t can be settled b
arbitration.
Springfield, Mass, Union.
Our note to Great Britain on her In
| terfercnce with our commerce Is a
strong as any note we have sent to Ger
many on account Of that nations viola
ton of our acknowledged right undo
| international law. 1t is the most ei
feCtivc answer that could be made I
the charge that we have one kind G
neutrality for England and another 10
Germany.
Albany Argus.
The absurdity OF the thing appears
the simple fact that while interfcrtn
with the shipment of American sooo
TO neutral countries. Great Britain mel
self IL trading with the same countri,
in the game kind or goods IN Greati
increasing volume.
Indianapolis Star.
In scope and comprehensiveness u
note leaves little or nothing to be d.
sired. for apparently the whole rams
Of British contentious Is brushed asic
as untenable and even offensive. Take
in connection with the full acceptan'
Germany has made OF almost ever
American contention. this note puLs :, .
10 the British government very sharl
iv defined choice between radic
amendment of its course and col
scious detiance OF the United States.
Binehamton Republican-Herald
The President has the country pa.
NJ him, 1t Is time to end England
piratical course. She must swaIio
The dose Germany had to swallow
be called to account. II the Preside
does not do It. Congress Will
Waterville, Me-, Sentinel.
The United States speaks as q
champion OF nations not inFoNeo
war. The note will rank high amor
state papers. II is in entire accor
anCe with the best traditions
American diplomacy.
Boston Advertiser.
. The note states the American ca
very strongly. But. for that matt'
30 did the note which was frst Sc
to Great Britain on this same suo)e
=, many months ago. and without a
perceptible effect In changing
British policy.
. Pittsburgh Gazctte-Times.
W The American note to Great Brita
is clear and unqualified Nevertf
o less there still remains the old que
ton, what Is our Government Soi
to do about IT,"
Boston Journal.
: Mr. Lansing has stated Americi
!, case well. II we fail to bring Brita
ii back to a place within the estapiish
code. we not only incur the enmlty
{, Germany. but invite the distrust a
& contcmpt of all other neutrals.
10 Cincinnati Volksblatt.
n Tho note of the President TO En-
land complaining about the violati
of our neutral rights is unassaila'
in fact, law and logic, but teser'