Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-15
Editorial Comment
on mote to Germany
Distinct Praise and depreciation
CiOen BY Leading Newspapers
Of This Country.

H ~ lHtS country.
! President Wilson's note to Germany
was editorfally commented on through
out the United States yesterday with
distinct praise and appreciation. Ex-
cerPts from editorials Of some Of the
leading newspapers. as Indicating
American sentiment follow:
New York Times,
It's greatest diplomatic achievement
is that 1t puts upon Germany the
choice. not only Of what her renIv
shall be, but of what Is to follow
/: =. The Presidents eloquent appeal
to her great traditions. to her sense
OF honor. and Of Justice, must trtn,,,n,,
over any warlllse inclination she mpw
| feel to pursue. a course that can have
but one ending.
New York Tribune.
He Uhe Prcsident) has drawn an
| Indictment against the German nation
which Will lie for all ages to come. ~
the kaiser's government fails now TO
meet the demands of the President of
the United States promptly and
completely. Wronged, we have
offered Germany peaceful soine
ton in the present crisis, but-nnd
the Presidents message sums II all nm
we shall omit neither word nor act
necessary to the performance of our
sacred duty.
New York Herald.
1t might have been stronger: Il
might have been weaker: 1t will serve
Mr.. Wilson has overcome the influence
| OF those members OF his Cabinet who
are for peace at any price He has
| lived up to the very best traditions
of his character.
New York World
1t is calm. 1t is restrained II "a
courteous u.If
courtesy that gives added emphasis to
every word. BY the strength Of
his case and the moderation OF his
! tone. the President has made 1t ma
easy Tor Germany to do right as to do
wrong. II he is to fall in his effort. It
cause.
New York Sun.
The note is impeacabIy ur-
bane, though not without little ironies.
In Its tone, friendly in spirit, resolute
in its assertion of American rights and
or inc freedom or the seas 1t recalls
Germany's contention for that liberty.
The President has spoken firmly.
The country. supporting him as firmly,
awaits without passion the German re-
ply.
Springfield Mnss) Republican.
Inc governments position in this case
is the country's position. 1t is not
extreme. yet il covers the ground
Buffalo tN. W Courier.
Rfght-minded men Of every party
VIII approve it's tone and tenor The
clearness. the definitencss with which
this presentation is made can satisfy
the most rigid Americanism that views
large affairs sanely. 1t seems to meet
every requirement OF American pa
triotism and honor
Albany IN. W Argus.
DiEnihed in It's tone, logical in it's
argument and conclusions. firm in it's
demands. the United States note to
Germany reflects the poise of the
President. Woodrow Wilson. under
most trying circumstances.
Louisville Courlcr-Journnl.
the note to Germany meets the re-
quirements and is such as the gov
eminent of the United States should
leaves little room for parley. and none
other than mouthings or rupture re-
mains for Germany
Chicngo Tribune.
Whatever the fate Of our relations
with Germany, the President undoubt-
nation upon the use Of the submarine
and as to the rights of neutrals on
the high seas
Chicago Herald.
There Is now no possibility OF mis-
taking the position OF our govern
Hent. Anu IL is IL position IN which
the American people will sustain their
government in whatever measures may
be necessary to uphold it.
Springfield GllD State Journal.
1t is the dignifed protest OF ma
ton, which. while feeling that its
rights and the rights of other neu-
! trails have been violated. is neither
vindictive nor resentful.
Houston CTex0 Chronicle.
1t is not Germany's right or Eng
lands right or any other warning ma
tons right that constitutes the crux
of this situation. but the right Of the
United States OF America. The Presi.
dent practically asserts that American
citizens have the right to navigate the
high seas, and that they have the right
TO sail on belligerent merchant yes
sells. He is right.
Warrington Post.
The note is framed in moderate Ian.
guage. and leaves abundant opportuu-
ity for the German government TO
reply in way that will restore good
feeling between the two countries
The question is now up TO Ger
many. 1t is unnecessary to speculate
whether the American note will lead
to war or peace, because the issue
rests with Germany. and not with the
United States. The alternative is
clearly set forth.
Boston Globe.
| President Wilson has not shirked
grave responsibility. The American
note clearly shows that Germany must