Evening star., 1915-05-16

II loses nothing of its force, the rigid
ity of it's insistence upon American
rights is mitigated in no wise by the
diplomatic urbanity in which its terms
are couched.
Other Ways Than War.
Prom the Atlanta Constitution
Every development since the sinking
of the Lusitania has justified the Con-
stitution's position that there were
other ways than war by which this
The Presidents attitude in very
promptly demanding complete repara-
tion is the attitude of con-
servative sentiment the country over.
Note Is to the Point.
From the Memphis Commercial Appeal.
The President, in words that no one
cal fail to understand. declares that
this government will not permit any
abridgment of the rights of its peo-
pie. Woe to those who seek to
abridge our lawful rights and their
free exercise and enjoyment is under
every word of President Wilson's note.
Plain and Specific.
From the Jacksonville Metropolis
This note will go down in history as
the most dignif1ed, diplomatic, yet plain
and specific expression Of our govern
ment that has ever been sent to a for
eign power. 1t must impress not alone
the German government. but the neu-
trails OF the world. that America stands
for the freedom of the seas; it stands
for q cessation of that piracy that
prowls the seas seeking whom it may
devour, enemy or neutral. 1t will be
approved by every real American
Law and Humanity.
From the Atlanta Journal
Quiet and civil In it's tone, the Presi-
dents note to Germany is positive and
far-reaching in its import. 1t is more
than q protest against German wrongs
and an assertion of American rights.
II 10 demand that those wrongs be
rscompensed and promptly discontinued.
and that those rights be diligently re-
spected. 1t is the voice of law and
humanity, lifted in solemn warning
against lawlessness and savagery. 1t
is the voice of the American people
proclaiming in terms unmistaka BILE
their conscience and their will.
The Country's Attitude.
From he Boston Christian Science Monitor.
There is probably no body of opinion
in the United States which will be dis
satisfied either with the tone or tenn
per OF this note It reflects the feeling
OF the country as indicated in the edi-
torials in the press and in the express
sion of private opinion, and for the
moment there is little more to be said.
Does Germany Want Ware
From the Savannah Press.
II the Berlin government does not
sccede TO the conditions laid down In
President Wilson's note, we shall feel
strongly inclined to change our mind
in regard to our disagreement with
Lord Beresford. who said Germany de-
fberately planned to draw the United
States into the war.
Morality and Justice.
From the Charleston IS, c. News and Courier,
The Presidents firm course with Ger
many is not only grounded solidly upon
International law. upon morality and
upon justice, il is also the one course
which offers any possibility OF pre-
serving peace.
Firm and Friendly.
Pron the Savannah News "..."
The Presidents note is Arm in tone,
but friendly. 1t maintains the attitude
that the German government would be
held - strict accountability for fur
ther acts OF submarine aggression.
Lofty and Patriotic.
1sso tAs Asepnk New. -scimita,.
HIS tthe Presidents) word. are
weighfy and well considered. His posi-
ton 10 lofty. humane and patriotic
Those who endeavor to misinterpret
his message or read into II what il
does not contain will find the country
detached from them as much as il was
when they tried to drive the President
INTO rash and hasty action.
A Show Down.
From the Boise idaho, Statesman
1t is q Showdown" II the Presi.
dents words mean anything. they NEAR
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