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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-11
Philadelphia Evening Ledger

The moral aspect Of the sinking OF
the Lusitania shows the German gov
eminent without leg 70 stand on, bar
rem Of humanity. a monster OF mon
sters, immoral and immoral, barbarous
and savage. a war machine without
soul. daring everything and stopping
at nothing. imperlling at once the civ
ilization and the progress Of the world,
d pariah among nations. a composite
criminal. too powerful for immediate
chastisement but certain sooner or
later to languish in the hell of pay
ment and 90 down into utter ruin.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-11
Chicago Evening Post.

II our people should determine 70
90 to war 10 ayenge the siXscore
peaceful Americans sent so coldly and
cruelty TO death on the Lusitania they
would have 20 carry through that war
in the way that England or France Is
doing t. Halfway measures, mere
show Of force to save our face, would
not do.
But if our people now hold true 70
their earlier determination 10 Keep
out Of the war, no matter what hap
pens" they should make up their
minds to act with the self-restralned
dignity with which strong man ac-
cepts a situation which he forces upon
his own pride.
If Germany, indeed, wants u to en-
ter the war. the fact offers US the
best and most self-respecting ground
for not entering II.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-11
COLBY WANTS PREPARATION
fragrant Breach Of Neutrality,
Progressive Saws.

"The convenirg 81 the Worlds Court
Congress at Cleveland on Wednesday is
highly opportuno." said cambridge
Colby yesterday, discussing the sinking
q the Lusitania. az moment when
many believe that the foundations Of
international law have crumbled and
Germany proc.aims herself bound by
10 law except necessity a calm affrma-
ton OF the American belief in law as
the foundation Of justice among ma
tons is timely and significant
"Bcrnstorf's advertised warning
Re continued. declared the existence
q war zone, In direct conflict with
the attitude Of the United States on
this subject. and Il was a fragrant
breach o. neutrality. The status OF This
rather tichtiaced and hectic cNemplar
q PrusSianism IN our midst is some
thing that should receive very prompt
cons Iteration.
Eve should demand suitable express
sious % coutrition for this disaster
and a promise OF full reparation and
amendment Of conduct in the future
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-11
Boston Record.

The United States has clear duty to
perform, one course TO follow, in this
situation. That is, TO back up the Feb
ruary note in a way that cannot be mis-
taken or misunderstood. Germany must
be shown that that note and the ma
ton behind it mean business that we
mean what We say. The United States
must demand from Germany guar
antee that this sort OF thing shall not
happen again; and she must be told
that if it does happen again the whole
force and all the resources of the
United States will be used Immediately
TO compel respect for our righteous de-
rnnnls
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-11
New Orleans Item.

We confront the rising red sun of
a hostile Japan on the west, a seethng
riot of anarchy on the south, 1000
mile British frontier on the north,
the unknown victor Of Europe's titanic
conflict on the east, wherein no con-
tender is much pleased with us-and
We continue 10 talk about the beauties
Of peace and ship our arms and am
munition abroad as fast as our strain
ing factories can turn them out. II
we cannot keep pace with their de-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-11
RUSSIANS WIN IN PERSIA

Petrograd, May l0.-Tho Russian, /,
northwestern Persia hsvs r,iued an.
other victory, according 70 the War 0.
fee statement issued tonight. The,
have driven the Turks from the Som.
Pass, in the neignborhood Of Tabri,
and occupied some villages there =
the direction Of O.si they have si,.
lodged the Turks and driven tb,-
back TO the southwest IN their ns,'
red retreat here the Turks abandor,i
a large quantity Of tents and mqsI.
tons.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-11
Chicago Journal.

The claim that the warnings" is
sued against taking passage on the
Lusitania absolve Germany from re-
sponsibility for the sinking of that
liner and the consequent loss Of Amer
lean lives is to impertinent and absurd
to be admitted for a moment.
Under the general law Of nations,
American citizens have a right to go
to the British Islands in any merchant
ship they please. Under the special
law created by the treaty between the
United States and Prussia, the priv.
leges Of neutrals are emphasized and
guaranteed Treaties TO which the
United States is party are something
more than scraps of paper, and they
cannot be abrogated by threat.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-11
PHILADELPHIA Record.

What has Germany lost by the wan
ton killing Of 1900 non-combatant
men, women and children? For one
thing the sympathy Of millions of peo-
pie who have been inclined to support
her cause. There can be no doubt
that for centuries to come the de-
struction of the Lusitania will be
looked upon as one of the great
crimes against civilization. brutal
massacre. on a par with the Bulgarian
atrocities. the slaughter of Armenians
by Turks and other abominable out
RACES against which humanity pro-
fae+c
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-11
Washington Times.

This man Dernburg, who haunts in
any and every city of the United States
the crimes of those he represents in
Berlin, needs nothing so much, for the
sake Of common decency, not to speak
of international obligation, as to be
put out OF the country.
What the first President Of the
United States did promptly to Genet
was long ago due to this creature Dern-
burg. Genet officially was less of an
offence to Americanism than Dernburg
semi-oiliciaily is an outrage both to
Americanism and all civilization.
George Washington more than n
century ago snutfed out the blatant
Genet. Let the noisy. noxious Dern-
burg, in this year of 1915, follow the
less insurCrable Genet
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-11
Philadelphia Public Ledger.

BY this act Germany puts herself
outside the pale. No web OF subtle
casuistrics such as was spun TO be-
cloud the Belgian infamy will cloak
the deep damnation of this taking otr.
No labored reputation Of militarism,
TO exposition Of kultur, can count for
aught. II is William the Sec
ond' who has so misread and perverted
the divine right Of kings that he thinks
God viii bless his effort to reduce the
earth 20 "a rocking shambles.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-11
Boston Transcript.

Absolute disavowal, abject apology,
ample reparation and satisfactory as
surances that the crime viii not be re-
peated can alone save Germany from
war with the United States, If the
United States is TO retain its right to a
place in the family of civilized and self
respecting powers. Our people to-day
are standing by the President in the
passionate hope that he will stand by
them by standing up for the nation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-11
MINNEAPOLIS Journal.

The sinking of the Lusitania was an
act Of war. 1t must accordingly be
Judged by the standards of war. From
the outset Germany has violated the
rules of civilized warfare whenever 1t
appeared 20 her advantage. The kill
inc of on-combatants without giving
opportunity Of escape is on a par with
her violation of Belgian neutrality, her
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-11
" Drastic Action BIZ President Wilson Comes from Many Cities

mands for arms. how shall we ever
equlp that magnificent million Of fight
ing men that Mr.. Bryan has promised
shall rally for the defence Of this
Republic between dawn and the set
ting sun. whenever dire necessity shall
CALI Until we can answer this ques-
ton. let US hold aloof from others bat
ties and husband our resources as
our own. Unless we do, as sure as
fate we shall some day be invited TO
drrrL IeIgium'g Gun.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-11
New Orleans Daily States.

No one disputes Germany's right TO
sink the Lusitania. She was fair prey
TO England's enemies. But unless this
government is willing to concede that
neutrals have no rights on the seas
when other nations 90 TO war she can
not Weld TO Germany the right to lie
in wait and destroy merchant ships
without giving American citizens a
dogs chance to save themselves.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-11
Philadelphia Evening Bulletin

Anything that can he said does not
alter the fact that an outrage unknown
in the warfare Of civilized nations
heretofore has been committed. Re
CARELESS of the technicalities when
may afford a defence in international
law, there are rights which must De as
serted. must be defended and main
tanned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-11
Kansas City Journal.

The humanity Of the world Is
shocked at the iuhumanlty Of the whole
affair, which is such battling mixture
OF obedience 10 and defiance Of the
rules Of so-called civilized warfare.
The prevention Of similar catastrophe
rather than seeking Of redress for the
calamity will probably occupy the at
tention OF the American government.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-11
Seattle Times.

The blowing up of the battleship
Maine by the Spaniards in February,
1898. resulted in the driving Of every
Spanish element from the Western
Hemisphere and the absolute destruc-
ton Of her naval power. Who may say
that the savage and barbaric destruc-
tion Of the Lusitania may not yet
cause the neutral nations of the world
10 unite as one against Germany and
administer TO her that awful punish
ment which a nation deserves who re-
SORTS to such barbaric methods?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-11
Ontario Paper ASKS
u. s. to Avoid War
[Rr relesraph % The Tnbune

Kingston, Ontario, May 10. - The
Kingston Daily Standard the Oldest
newspaper in Canada outside the Prov
ince Of Quebec, and usually most con-
servative in its views, expresses the
hope, editorally, to-day that the
United States will not enter the pres
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-11

ont war as an active participant, IL.
ciaring that "the greatest service ~,
the United states can render the Ala
ir this great war is 70 keep out Of -
and adding that a declaration o. va,
on her part would tend 70 demor,lIn
the financial markets Of the worldS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-11
Seattle Post Intelligencer.

It is a fortunate thing for Germany
that the l20 neutrals killed in the sink
ing of the Lusitania were Americans
instead Of Italians. Had they been
Italians, Italian guns would have been
laundering on the frontier by this
time. Germany, it appears, has be-
come firmly convinced that American
diplomacy wears a wrist watch.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-11

use Of poisonous gases and her poison
ing OF wells.
Whatever the argument and the
quibbling about the rules OF the war
game, the act must stand "a great
moral crime. II will so be judged in
the court Of world opinion.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-11
Louisville Courier Journal.

Whether M extra session OF Con-
eress should be called is certainly a
question for the most praycrful delib-
Grafton. earnest forc'hought and en-
lghtoned judgment. That we ought TO
suspend all relations. diplomatic and
consular. with Germany must be the
conclusion q every American who
fully comprehends the situation and
possesses any real sincerity and cour-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-11
Boston Traveller.

This latest and most awful assault
upon our nations very life and honor
seems almost too horrible and inhuman
to be paliated by our people or any
section Of the human race not wholly
given over 10 worse than the worst
traits of savagcry.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-11
Boston Herald.

The Germans may be doing the deeds
Of barbarians. but they still are Ger
mans. our fellow men. and but lately
our cordial friends. In all our grief
and anger let Us be true to the facts.
These are no days for thoughtless out
cries and inccndiary charges.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-11
St. Louis Post Dispatch.

We can easily deal with acknowl-
edged mistakes and with legal wrongs.
Apology and reparation cover them.
But moral wrong and he sense of out
rage en- account of brutal blow from
a nation which is presumed to be
friendly and with which we want to
maintain friendly relations light n
flame that may readily become a re-
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-11
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-11
Press of Nation Bitter,
Demands Sure Revenge
Editorials See No Hyseria in nsstcnce hat Germany
Be Made to Pay Heavy Toll for Lusi-
tana Outrage

must be effective "a we'll as determined.
While endoayorug 10 secure respect
for tho rules Of civilized warfare by
the orderly processes Of dip omacy, 1t
must reserve 10 itself the right TO take
other and perhaps more effective meas
ureq If dirlomacy fails.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-11
ChiCag 90 Daily News.

The United States, as chief Of the
neutral nations, owes it not only to
herself Blu. 20 the cause Of civilization
- stand Up firmly for the rights of
neutrals. Its defence of those rights
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-11
Philadelphia Inquirer.

It is claimed by way of defence for
the sinking Of the Lusitania that warn
ing had been given. But how can that
atone for the crime itself? If man
gives notice that he is going to assas-
sinate another, does the law hold the
. ...tl /. -.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-11
Baltimore News.

u ~ not enough to tell Germany
that he is an outlaw. 1t Is not
enough to say that we shall no longer
cnre for her interests in Great Brit
ain. France and Russia. Even com
plete severance Of diplomatic relations
means only the imposition Of a PEN
atty. The least that we can do now
is peremptorily 20 demand not mere,
assurance that care viii be exercised
not to injure American life or prop
ertv. but an end to the kind Of indis-
criminate submarine warfare that
rnnkes such nssurAnces iutIIe.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-11
Baltimore Star.

The question Of rcparation, if repa-
ration be possible, goes far beyond any
consideration of financial indemnity.
Apparently the least We can do is 20
sever diplomatic relations with a ma
ton which hes outlawcd herself in the
eyes Of civilization, unless the most
sincere apologies, accompanied ~
guarantees against recurrence Of the
wrong done ia, are forthcoming from
Berlin. Whether we should go beyond
that remains 10 be determined large
l.. be. 81. German attitude
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-11
Asquith Says There Is No
Object in Approaching
Them Now.
THINKS u. S. CAN
HARDLY AVERT WAR
Public Opinion Is Too Strong, Is
General Belief-Anti-G German
Feeling Increases.

London. Nav 1O-"Wc cannot say
what America ought to do. She must
settle this thing fc- herself. 1t is not
for US 10 help her. We don't think she
needs help"
These words. uttered by an Official
to-day typify the attitude Of the whole
British government Reports have
been received from the embassy at
Washington. telling Of the effect Of the
sinking Of the Lusitania upon American
public opinion, but it Is confined wholly
TO that
INQUIRY in various quarters shows
there has been no political develop
ment as between England and America.
But England awaits the American de-
cision with the keenest interest and in
tensity. 1t IS recognized that Wilson
faces one Of the most stupendous prob
lens ever confronting any statesman.
Americas desire not to engage in the
war is appreciated, but how it will be
prevented it is difficult TO see. Il is not
belieyed here that there is the slight
est possibility Of American public opin-
ion accepting the German explanation.
Germany's Zeppelin attack last night
has added to the fury of the British
people Never before has there been
such bitter feeling against Germany.
One curious feature Of the war has
been the public attitude. There had
been determination 10 the last degree.
but never virulen:, outspoKen hatred.
English Attitude Changes.
Now there has come change IN
the whole atmosphere. England must
still win. but now Germany must be
punished as no nation ever before was
punished. Recruiting has jumped; hence
forth there viii be little talk of con-
scription. The British nation is fran
tically. fighting mad. Men are fockinR
more than ever 20 the cOlors There
has arisen g vigorous demand for plac-
ing all Germans, some thousands OF
whom have been at liberty. in detention
camps without further delay.
This war was begun by Germany
with a fragrant breach of a treaty, and
il has been carried on with a Irogres-
sive disregard of convention and of
previously accepted rules OF warfare"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-11
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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-03-11
STATE RESTS IN
CASE AGAINST THAW
Motion to Dismiss on Ground of In
sufficient Evidence Was De
MED by Judge.

NEW YORK, March. 11-Harry K.
Ihaws attempt to get evidence concerning
his sanity into the records Of his trial fof
conspiring to escape from NIatteawan
failed today Justice Page ruled out al
testimony OF this character, except lust
enough to show that Thaw had the men-
tai capacity to enter into the consnlra..v.
In his ruling Judge Page asserted that
the injection Of testimony designed to
prove the sanity Of Thaw was improper
in this case, which was purely to try an
indictment charging the existence of an
Illegal conspiracy to affect the escape Of
Thaw
The state brought its case to a close
this forenoon, and the defense immediate
~ moved to dismiss the Indictment on the
ground that the state had failed to prove
its contention. The motions were denied
Later a motion was made by the defensc
lin behalf of Michael O'Keefe. on tn,
ground that no evidence had been adducae
to connect him with the alleged crime
Justice Page granted the motion and dis
| charged O'kecfe.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-03-11
FORMER MANAGER
OF CIRCUS DEAD
James w. Shipman, Once Proprietor of
Uncle Toms Cabin Co., Was Ho-
tel Man in South Vernon.

James W. Shipman. IS. an old time
circus man and hotel proprietor. who
has been the proprietor of the South
Vernon hotel since April %, 1914. died
last night just before midnight in the
Memorial hospital following an opera.
tion for appendicitis He was taken
to the hospital week ago tonight in
critical condition,-aAd the operation
was performed as a last resort.
Mr.. Shipman was born in Williams
vile, a son of James w. and Elmira
(Gould) Shipman. When young man
he moved to Baldwinsville, \. y. but
after spending two years there went to
Syracuse, \. Y, where ne conducted
the Seneca hotel and livery several
years, about - years ago.
He then Joined Sig Sawtelle 5 circus
as business manager and was with that
show eight years, and during his time
with it business developed SO that the
show was changed from a wagon show
to a railroad circus. For three wears
he was proprietor Of an Uncle Tom 5
Cabin show and then returned again
to the business mana cement of Saw.
telle's 5 circus, with which he remained
short time. From that he went 10 the
Frank a. Robbins show for Il time.
| He became proprietor ct Shipman 5
/ Tavern in Winchester, y H.. and con
| Quoted it six years, and on April %
| 1914, bought the South Vernon hotel OF
George Alderman and had since con
Quoted it. He was known as a very
successful business man.
Mr.. Shipman leaves two brothers
Ezra 0. Of Brattleboro and Rev. !. \
Shipman. Baptist minister. of Ran
dOlph, Mass, and one sister, Mrs F
b. Pimpton of Syracuse. \. Y. Hi
wife is a matron at Syracuse college
The funeral will be held in the under
taking rooms of Bond & Son Saturda-
Imorning at 10 O'Clock, Rev Delmar F
Trout, pastor of the Universalis
lchurch, officiating. The body will II
taken to WilliamsvilIe
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-03-11

guns we mounted came from those two
passed out through the japanese IS
lands and eluded a number of English.
French and japanese warships
The Prinz Eitel had been convert
ed into an armed merchantmen on such
short notice that we had no time 10
put on our war paint. Our first cap
ture was the Schargost. an English
steamer of six thousand tons. We were
anxious to get coal, and were greatly
disappointed when we found the Schar-
ghost carried very little. Next we en-
countered the French sailing shin
Jean, coal laden. This ship was towed
800 miles TO Easter Island. where we
transferred her coal to our own bunk-
ers and landed there survivors from the
Jean. Schargost and the English steam
er Kelaton, which we had overtaken
and destroyed while en- route to Easter
Island. After landing the survivors
the Jean was blown up
The Russian bark Isabella Brown
was the next victim Of the Prinz Eitel
The Brown was burned. 9. Next, =
continued the Captain. '.came the
French ship Pierre Lott, which wa.
sunk The American bark William z.
Frye was sunk, and the French bark
Jacobsen. encountered soon after. met
the same fate. We tried 70 catch some
other vessels. but encountered only neu-
trails and SO steamed north.
On Feb. $ we met the Norwegian
bark Thalasia and let her go unharm-
cd. The British bark Cidraeoe was
sunk on Feb. IS, and the steamer
Mary Ada Scott. laden with maize
/ was also sunk The next day we met
and sank the French steamer Florida.
after taking of passengers, crew and
| provisions. The Florida we left burn