The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-11
GERMAN-AMERICAN CRISIS FOREMOST IN
 EYES OF THE WORLD
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tConffnued from rage Oneb | war for the sake of enforcing a right whose exercise we can substantially en- l joy by any reasonable concession. There | Is disposition among the people gen orally to take up arms for the right of Americans to travel on ships conveying ammunition to belligerents if a fair alter native in fact exists.
 Chicago Herald: ''rhe German govern
 ment practically affirms that because of l Its wrong at the hands of the British government the rights of Americans and other neutrals have ceased to exist. For I the abandonment of the rights 1t offers certain privileges. The American people are not as1inf favors or privileges from I the German or any other government. I Milwaukee German Herald: "The Ger man answer to the American note is ex- acty what we hoped for. Without exag- | era ting we may call It a masterpiece or wise, obliging and honest diplomacy; 1t is very friendly in its tone, when it shows to the American people the good will of tho German government in complying with the just demands of a nation that is look ing for the safety of it's citizens. It is immovably firm where it has to defend the vital interest of a nation fighting for its existence"
 
 St Louis Globe Democrat: "The German note evades responsibility for the Lusi- tania, or rather. shifts 1t and ignores the principle involved in it's destruction upon which the American note laid stress. In the absence of the acceptance, even the serious consideration of these princi- ples, the measures of regulation proposed l by Germany are irrelevant. To consent I to such regulations without a definite un- | dar a n Q nTinRiniPG | make us associates in the violation of in- terns tional law"
 | Cleveland COD Plain Dealer: "The United States makes a demand and Ger
 many discusses in reply the wickedness
 of her enemies. The most pleasing
 feature of the note Is the apparently sin
 cere expression of friendship for the United States. Also, the belittling sug-
 gesti0n of bargain, which made the for
 mc* note offensive. Is almost omitted from
 the sesent communication"
 Macon t,sN Telegraph: We are offered the shame CE an alliance in infamy, the
 very offer of which is the crowning in-
 sult of all our exchanges with this
 tionai paranoiac running red-handed with
 murder and outrage. The great
 reversion seemeth not far ahead of us.' Savannah Morning News: 'The reply of
 the German government leaves no room for further controversy. The time has
 come for our government to decide upon the course it will pursue
 | Richmond (Va.) Times Dispatch: This
 note trfles with the American people as
 well as with the facts Germany and the
 United States have come to the parting | of the ways"
 Raleigh tN O News and Observer; | Germany appears to utterly misunder
 stand the attitude of the American people ! They have not forgotten the Lusitania
 The latest note Is not direct an
 swer to the American"
 Jacksonville (Fla.) Times Union. "Grea,
 Britain and Germany each insists that ii
 must violate American rights in order tc exist. We have nothing to do with the
 continued existence of either government
 but if the American government does moi
 protect the rights of the American peo-
 pie 1t betrays trust"
 1 Columbia (S. co State: 'The note ad-
 vances the diplomatic situation only tech
 nically It leaves the American people
 facing the gravest prospect since the days | of secession"
 Memphis Commercial -Appeal ''The sug- gestions of Germany cannot be accepted
 because to accept them would be to admit l Germany's right to regulate our interna
 affairs, and to set out rules limiting oui rela ulons with other nations. We ars not at the point of last word to or from Germany, but we must be prepared tc
 follow the President in the course he has marked out.
 A l Datx Co.,
 many and the American republic the issu ] is joined. It is graver than the acknowi | edged rights of American citizens of tb
 seas; 1t Is graver than holding German.
 tc a strict accountability for the loss O American lives. That issue involves tn future of submarine warfare, and wha Is vastly more important, 1t involves tn
 rights and lives of the citizens of neu tral countries in time of war in flu
 ture years. International law has brough international anarchy. Through no seek ing of our own we are called upon t
 enforce and defend the accepted laws o
 nations. Germany has been misin formed The American people Loyalty and with patience and courage. await tn
 action of President Wilson.
 Cincinnati volksblatt: "Germany offer to guarantee the lives of American pas sengers, and we cannot see how the Pres ident can refuse to accept the offer. HI contention that Americans have righ to travel on all ships is not rejected fo Germany promises to safeguard Ameri cans travelling on passenger ships Tn only difference of opinion arises in re gard to the question whether ships car rying ammunition are to be classed a warships or mercantile vessels. German holds the former view, and we thin
 that common sense supports her stand point"
 Washington Herald: Tt, the Germal reply, emphasizes the utter hopelessnes of further diplomatic exchanges" Washington Post: "rhe action of Ger many in its relations to the Americal rights at sea speaks louder than its word No passenger vessel with Ameri cans on board has been destroyed by Ger man submarines since the Lusitania wa. torpedoed, and it is evident, that what ever Germany may say, she is studiousl. endeav bring to avoid a clash with tn, United States. If this avoidance of in jury to Americans is continued as z policy, it matters little what the twt governments may declare in their ex change of notes. Actual danger of {