New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-06-05
Will Tell Kaiser u. S.
Patience Is Nearly
Exhausted.
MINOR POINTS
BRUSHED ASIDE
Denial Made of Charge
Lusitania Carried
Cannon.
WILL BE SENT MONDAY
Answer Not Expected Till Won
Bernstorff's Messenger
Reaches Berlin.
IFron TIE Trfbun- Bur-sa.l

Washington, June president
Wilson's note demanding that Ger
many observe international law in
its submarine warfare, was ap-
proved by the Cabinet to-day Brief,
but emphatic, it will be put into
diplomatic form and cabled not later
than Monday to Ambassador Gerard
for presentation 10 the Berlin gov
ernment. Only minor changes In
phraseology will be made from the
form approved to-day.
The note will consist chiefly Of an
emphatic restatement Of the Ameri-
can position in the Lusitania case.
1t will brush aside all questions
asked by the German government as
details unworthy of consideration,
excepting only the charge that the
Lusitania was armed. This will be
absolutely denied.
The President will point out to Ger
many that the patience OF the Ameri-
can people is rapidly becoming ex-
hausted, and he will insist that the
German government make known its
intentions regarding the American de-
mands in the interest Of humanity and
justice, and promise that hereafter It
will conduct its warfare on the high
seas according TO international law.
The note will be couched in firm and
vigorous language. II will seek 10
make known to Germany as plainly as
words can tell that the American peo-
pie are insistent that the fundamental
principle Of the sanctity of human life
be recognized by the German govern
on-combatants on the high seas must
be safeguarded.
Will BE Fairly Warned.
Should the German government fail
to respond TO the demands of the
American people. it will be told in po-
lite though firm language the United
States will take the necessary steps TO
protect TIE lives and property Of its
citizens.
This wa7 the substance Of the note
President Wilson read 70 the members
of his Cabinet. He had remained at
work until very late last night in its
preparation, and those who heard II
read declared il was a remarkable doc
ument
One Of the most significant things in
connection with the Cabinet meeting
was the presence OF Robert Lansing.
counsellor of the State Department. IL
is contrary 10 custom for any except
members Of the Cabinet TO attend
meetings with the President, and the
presence OF Mr. Lansing served 20 en-
phasize the seriousness OF the stu
alton. Mr.. Lansing carried with him
brief he had prepared on the ques-
tion whether or not the Lusitania car
ried arms and whether the carrying
OF cartridges constituted violation
of the Federal statutes.
No reason was assigned for rot send
ing the note 20 Berlin at once, but
there were signs that Secretary OF
State Bryan had something 10 do with
the delay. The Secretary conferred
again this morning, and he was one OF
the last TO leave the Presidents library,
where the Cabinet meeting was held
this afternoon. -,
Whether the discussion in the Caoi.
net meeting was sharp and pointed
could not be learned, but Secretary
Rrvsn seemed greatly peeyed as ne
uaiked out of the White House. ne
would talk only about the weather.
Note OF Grave Import.
II i. admitted in official circles here
that on the note which President Will
son has prepared depends the contlnu-
ance of friendly relations with the
Kaiser's government. should the dlpio..
mats in the Berlin Foreign Once fail
20 accede 20 the demands Of the Presi-
dent, the feeling here Is that only one
course will be open 20 the United
States 20 pursue. The note will repre-
sent the last word Of this country in It's
demand for humanity and justice. IL
will put the responsibility squarely on
the Kaiser and his government, and II
any break in the relations between the
two countries - 20 come Germany VIII
have 70 shoulder the blame.
Just what changes, II any, will pc
made in the wording Of the note as
submitted 10 the Cabine. could not be
learned, because they are known only
q the President IL WAS said. how
ever. that he wanted 20 consider sug-
gestions OF certain changes made By
some of his advisers.
1t was reported tonight that the al
legations IN the German note and in
| the aihdavits as 70 guns on the Lusl-
tsnia filed by the embassy would be
answered in an informal memorandum
to Count Won BernStorf. State DEPART
/ ment officials did not deny that doeu-
ment OF this kind had been discussed,
i but none admitted that It's preparation
! had been begun,
Following the Cabine, meeting te,e
was great activity in SecretoF bryans
office. The Secretary conferred WIN
| Counsellor Lansing and later had an
/ ox,snded conference with Solicitor
Johnson. Counsellor Lansing admitted
| tina, efforts had been made 20 locate the
signers Of sfiidavits and that. as fas as