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New Britain herald., 1915-06-01

step backward as 1t can readily be seen that information will be furnish : ed attaches of other countries coin- cident with furnishing it to citizens. There is committee to take charge of our military affairs Every mem Der of the committee undoubtedly may be entrusted not to impart valu- able information to foreigners but as far as possible we should place the matter in the hands of efficient valu- able men and give them full sway with no questions asked.
 The ornament question is to every one of us. just at present the para mount question. We hope that we do not know all there is to know about army and navy affoirs. If we do everyone else does and the element of protection is diminished. Let us hope that preparations for war. have been put under way. Not because we want war but becouse we must protect ourselves. While hoping let us keep our peace. If we demand knowledge the one we are to fight will get it too.
 Secretary Daniels at this time is conducting an investigation into the why's and wherefores of our lack of submarine efficiency. The result of that investigation and the steps that have been taken to remedy it should never become public. Our country is too big, our interests too broad and our conditions too easy for the pre- sent system of unlimited military knowledge to continue.
New Britain herald., 1915-06-01
(New York Press.)

Berlin's answer to President Will son's note is friendly, gracious, and xxx The point as made unmistakable in MT Wilson s note is that the Won Tripitz admiralty must stop slaughtering American cit izens, whether in the case of a Gulf light or Lusitania, whether by pairs or by scores. The Berlin foreign office speaks of a probable misapprehen- sion on the part of our government as to the real character of the Lusitania There is none; there could be none.
New Britain herald., 1915-06-01
Mexico.
tNew Haven Register. )

The appeal from the head of the American Red Cross for aid for the suffering in Mexico is inevitably. con- nected with an inquiry as to what really are the conditions and pros- poets in that disturbed country There are few philanthropists on this side of the line so abandonedtto their sym pathies as to send either supplies or money down into that disorderly coun- try unless they can have some req sonable degree of assurance that they will not be gobbled up by bandits. That choas resigns there we may have no doubt, but our common sense will tell us that there is no use in dump ing relief into the waste of chaos.
 It comes back to the president. He sponsors the appeal for help in Mex leo. Does that mean that he is go- ing to do omething toward estab- fishing there stable government that shall not only give an effectual basis for the distribution of relief, but shall move to end the needless distress? Will he recognize one of the factions as a government? Will he inter- vene? What will he do?
 The exigency of the time makes these questions difficult ones. It profits not to repeat now that had the Huerta control been recognized, or even let alone, there would have been stable government in Mexico at present. and probably no need for such an appeal What has been has been, and We face the condition. For it, through our government, we are in n way responsible. Many Americans,
New Britain herald., 1915-06-01
All this war stuff makes a fellow want to go fishing.
Dr.. Dernberg.
(New Haven Tines-LeaderD

(New Haven Times Leader. )
 The New York Herald's treatment of Dr. Dernberg is a disgrace to jour- nalisnn and all fair-minded newspa- pers should protest against 1t.
 pr. Dernherg came to this country of free speech and a free press be- cause the people of Germany were de- nied opportunity to freely discuss war issues except by wireless, every \ line of cable news being censored by a British officer.
 The German government believed that it's side of the war situation and sentiments in respect to public matter of grave importance ought to be fairly presented to the people of this country
 and Dr. Dernberg was selected for this delicate mission.
 He has conducted himself as a gen. tleman should. He has presented his views to the best of his ability and no- 1 body denies or questions the right of ] the Herald to differ with him if it sees fit to do so, but why continually l insult him by demanding that he quit l New York and leave the country? l Demanding that this distinguished I German be denied the right of free speech may please the Frencnmen and l the Englishmen with whom James 1 Gordon Bennett associates, but it is offensive to all fair minds.
 I pr. Dernberg has in no way forfeit ed his right to be in this country and until he does so he should be treated l with respect-give the doctor a fail hearing is country of freedom I for tongue and pen. We do not gas those whose opinions are not in ac. ], cord with our own. \ Cutting the German cable, censor
 ing all the German dispatches, deny ing the German representative tn.
 right of free speechare all acts tha l are offensive to fair-minded men, n,
 matter where they were born or wher.
 they live.
New Britain herald., 1915-06-01
fNew York Herald.l

Germany has ignored the real is- sue presented by the American note of May IS. As was clearly set forth in that historic document, the atti- tude of the United States is not based upon any one of the series of events cited, but upon the principle in volved in the method of warfare in which they were incidents. The United States stands. today the champion of neutral rights and noncombatant hu- manity. Germany must respect the rights of noncombatants travelling upon the high seas.
New Britain herald., 1915-06-01
DEsIRABLE PUBLICITY ON
 MILITARY AFFAIRS.

4 upled with the news of yesterday rning the sinking of dynamite
 scow in a harbor on the Pacific
 comes today dispatch from ktate of Washington telling of the bVery of the fact that several of big guns in Forts Warden and Her had been tempered with and suspicious persons had been in the Notifications with cameras. ently some country the dis Ines do not state which one is |ected in doing all it can to get all Information possible on the of our defenses. Too bad they hot be referred to the Congress |al Record or tho minutes of some bur Investigation committees, Il I1d be much easier for them to gel informa sion. Ono of the handi- ! of republic arc becoming alarm 5 apparent. The forts have beer Iod to all Just now when its is toe ;. and others undoubtedly vii be. 'hc condition of our army ant -y is Il matter of interest to every seal. Unnappily it is of, interes evcr. otkcr natioE. Every stel
 
 |f3n by the s-utfeHsies to prove t 1'epple that an efficient land ana ;al force is being developed Is ,
New Britain herald., 1915-06-01
(New York Times.)

The German reply is not responsive to our demand. It does not pro- mote that "clear and full understand ing" as to grave situation which President Wilson in his note declar- ed to be desirable. XXX The man. ner in which Berlin receives our rep resenta tions in regard to the sinking of the Lusitania cannot fail to create a, most disagreeable impression in this country, which the notes outward form of courtesy will not remove.
New Britain herald., 1915-06-01
lNew Yorker Herold.)

The reply of the German govern ment shows conclusively that Germany is most anxious to live at peace with America That she desires to be shown where she is in the wrong is but natural, but we thing fair minded men will concede that with the ves- sel being carried on the navy list as an auxiliary cruiser the presumption is strong that German submarine of ficers thought her armed and ready to offer resistance
New Britain herald., 1915-06-01

Count Okuma's statement that Js pan means to make the most of he geographical and political advantage to obtain a large share of the Chi nese trade may not please British anl American exporters. but if the con ditions were reversed they would Tex ploit' China commercially with th
 approval of their governments S long as Japan, which is taking stin1
 by the forelock. does not plan a. mo nopoly. closing the door by stealth a it. were, the Western Powers can i1. terpose no objection to Japanese eh, terprise.-New York Sun. 1
New Britain herald., 1915-06-01
{New York Worldly

The German note xxx does not meet the issue. It is worse than eva sive. Itis insincere, even pettifoggng. Regret will be felt everfywhere in the United States that the affairs of a great people believed to be friendly have fallen into the) hands of men capable of such desperate trifiing.
New Britain herald., 1915-06-01
Boston Globe.

There is certainly nothing in the German reply leading to the supposi- tion that it is the deliberate intention of the German government to pro- yoke the United States to war. A dig nif1ed reproach has been met, if with caution, certainly with dignity. Let it be ours to receive the reply in the same spirit. ""
New Britain herald., 1915-06-01
Ants and Men.
(south Norwalk sentinel.)

Ants are civilized-like men If any body doubts it, let them read this &C., count for an ant war as observed and described by H. Hanhart, g Swiss at- uralist The belligerents were the we'll known ant nations, Formica Fusca and Formica Rufa, or in plane Eng fish the Yeilows and Reds.
 The hostile armies approached in
New Britain herald., 1915-06-01
Chicago Abendpost.

The American note really was an indictment based solely upon British and pro- British testimony and asked of Germany that she admit her guilt and do pennance without further ado. Insview of this the German note was all that was to be expected.
New Britain herald., 1915-06-01
(New York Tribune.)

Germany's answer to our govern ment's protest against the slaughter of it's citizens, peacefully and lawfully going about their business on the high seas, will not satisfy American opinion. Courteous on the surface as Herr Von Jagow's communication is, it does not strike the note which the people of this country hoped that it would strike.
New Britain herald., 1915-06-01
ZICO AND GERMANY.

< VI NAA ' - N V 3eAAy OAACo IAAAASA
 uIties that have beset them,
 gathered in a discussion that
 much to the American pulp
 Rinet meeting is being held
 Gfpn to decide what further
 Nill be made upon the Ger
 fnment and to draft a note
 show Germany just what
 ne of this country is on the
 piece of paper recently for
 < us in answer to the protest
 king of the Lusitania when
 n6utrar lives were lost. Ev-
 k in this land wishes that the
 eht be settled satisfactorily
 fhis country and the offend
 Few think that Germany
 tlle occasion with any spirit |lliness toward the United
 There is an expression of however, that the recent Ger E IS only a .sfeeler'' and that nined stand on our part will
 the situation.
 are a few, and most of that
 political jingoes, who are Sn in their demands that the
 declare war on Germany at The proposition is not as it be. President Wilson is the |an and guardian of every cit this country. He wishes to ar as has been proven, Tn bility the ghosts of the Amer ,ple lost on the British boat Im day and night? They are however by the
 of the thousands that will - 1Etf d | lives in event of armed con- ne element of national honor into the scales might prove down every other considera-
 iii that event war will come. what extent the United States :ake in 1t is unknown. There doubt but that our next note lany will admit of no quib- q after our answer is received know what the German esti- of the United States is.
 ally Germany wishes to gain time and reflect as little dis pon herself as possible and q plomatfc sparring was thought te proper thing by her states The, note sent to this country, {, did not reflect credit upon 2 nation Possibly it was s suggestion that the coun- open to argument, as Germans country insinuate, but that side matter was overlooked by prac-
 everyone, excepting the pro- IS, which is by way of proof. e time for arguments pro and past and the time for a declar- f policy is here.
 note to Mexico is also ready for !. The warning factions down rill be served with notice to let people be fed. The diff 5 that beset President Wilson rtainly the greatest that have to the lot of any president of years at least. The American if they nave any element of ism whatsoever should refrain jingoism and be ready for the town which is bound to come. l
New Britain herald., 1915-06-01

entered the field of military action against Austria. Sorry to say we had missed them in the shuttle and didn't know they hadn't been fighting regu- larly. However, welcome strangers.
New Britain herald., 1915-06-01

despite all the calls on their benevo- lence, would gladly give. Put what will the president do to insure the effectiveness of their gifts? What can he do?
New Britain herald., 1915-06-01

Germans are putting sails on their submarines to fool shippers inclined to keep out of the way or suspicious objects. Mermaids will be running the Zeppelins before long.
New Britain herald., 1915-06-01

New York is rejoicing because th' Brooklyn bridge has passed ite fhlr tieth birthday without falling dpwi in fulfillment of old engineering rfo, phecies. There's nothing like phil osophical disposition, for a man or ! city.-South Norwalk Sentinel.
New Britain herald., 1915-06-01

However there was good crowd at the nearby amusement resorts yes terday. The fireworks and merry-go- rounds received the customary amount
 of attention. .
New Britain herald., 1915-06-01

Suppose they already have pink and beer signs over their trenches.
New Britain herald., 1915-06-01

Like to know how many nickels were collected on the jitneys. They ere all we'll loaded up.
New Britain herald., 1915-06-01
Boston Post.

Germany takes care to state that she does not giver her final answer as to the Lusitania, leaving the door open for further discussion
New Britain herald., 1915-06-01

Germans didn't eat their Christmas dinner in Paris, butawe'll bet the Ital- ians will be roasting chestnuts in Con- stantinople before July 4.-Pough- keepsie Eagle-News.
 His Wish-Maybe that hole in the sun which amateur astronomers per- sist in calling a spit is merely a makeready for the kaiser.--New York Herald,
 What the rest of the professional literary fellers are. dying to know is whether Woodrow Wilson thumps out the diplomatic correspondence of w. J. Bryan on his typewriter with one forefnger or two.-Brookiyn Stand ard- Union.
 When will that new station be built :? Of course, we might annex Roches- ter some day and use the beautiful Central Station erected. there a little over a year ago.-Buffalo Commer- cial
 The women of Speaker Champ Clark's household believe that Mir. Bryan euchered MT. Clark out of the presidential nomination, so Mir. Bryan gets no invitation for the wedding. That is more dignified means of re- venge that calling MT. Bryan names or pulling Mrs. Bryan's hair. Wilkes barre Record.
 Germany fights doggedIy on and on, while it is undeniable that the allies ii a. -:., :.. +, impressions gained from each days events lead to the conclusion that no living man can make a reasonable guess as. to the duration of the war either in months or years.--New York Herald.
 Tn two respects, at least. the re- constituted British cabinet is without a precedent Never before has a ca binet included so many members of the opposition. and never before have the functions of that great depart ment, the war office, been divided in the face of emergency, by the crea- tion of an entirely new post. But the driving necessities of the times are sufficient reason for the adoption of unprecedented measures. Brook lyn Eagle.
 Germany must have had, with those now present and accounted for, some 8,0O0.0O men in the field, and yet the streets of the German cities are still thronged with young men, trade goes on the same and the fields are culti- vated and raising the usual crops, and factories are full of workmen turning out munitions of war. It is a wonder fully efficient country and, if it is wrong, as most of the world thinks it is still the world cannot withhold it's admiration for it's marvellous eff ciency. Watertown Times.
 There are reports that the colonel is not averse to, making up with Mir. Taft It is never safe to predicate Theodore's prospective action. upon report Still the Philadelphia gem tleman who suggested renewal of the old friendship in letter to the colonel received reply which was not rebuff, and he did not give out the letters for publication without the colonel's consent. The auguries are that the colonel is willing. The ob- stacle is the mass of abuse he has heaped upon the former president since they broke.-syracuse Post Standard.
New Britain herald., 1915-06-01

SALE OF HAMBURG FLoUNCINGs 70 Ssc. 5sc, 6sc, 75c to SIPS yard value 59c to s2.0o. IS to 45 inches wide in embroidered organdies.t yoiles, batiste and other sheer materials.
New Britain herald., 1915-06-01
WHITE MUDDY BLOUSE
 MATERIALS

Galatea, racquet cloth, soisettes and poplins, 15c to 29c yard.
New Britain herald., 1915-06-01
wHrTE GOODS FOR sUITINGs

Gaberdine, epongee. new cloth, rac' ouet cloth, Hesper cloth, Oxford and beach suitings, 15c to 39c yard.
New Britain herald., 1915-06-01

That note was about the same line
 of bunk.
New Britain herald., 1915-06-01
SILK TULLEs AND PoNGEEs

Yard wide, e5c, 39c and 79c yard
 Fancy striped organdies, voiles, dot ted Swisses. figured and dotted voilesi 12 1-2c to 39c yard.
New Britain herald., 1915-06-01
EDITORIAL COMMENT ON TEXT OF
 GERMAN NOTE TO UNITED STATES
(Springfield Republican.)

The impression Americans must re- ceive from the German governmen ent' S reply to President Wilson's S strong pro test against the German submarine warfare is that no ground will be yielded on this issue except after a de- ternined defense of every act in the least capable of defense. There Is stiffness in the communication that reveals no remorse. Yet by no means is 1t fatly unconciliatory or defiant. It does not leave the sltua- tion hopeless :
 The attacks on American ships. guilty of no hostile act. are plainly disavowed as contrary to instructions and the principle of reparation IS conceded. Disappointing is the fact that the German investigation into the cases of the Cushing and Gulflight is still unfinished but the assurance seems fair that due compensation will be given in accordance with the principle avowed by the Berlin gov- ernment. Inasmuch as these cases are still under official investigation, Berlin could not be expected, perhaps, to give definite assurances that inn mediate steps would be taken to pre- vent their recurrence, yet it should be possible to assume that such steps would necessarily follow in order to avoid the commission of further out rages of American ships on>the high seas.
New Britain herald., 1915-06-01
{New Haven Journal Courier.)


 There is only one point at issue be- tween the two governments, and that is whether Germany has abandoned the traditional rule of the seas as applied to merchant vessels plying their lawful trade, carrying non-con- batants and sailing unarmed. There can be no disposition on the part of this government to discuss extraneous matters such as have been raised by the German government Tor the ob- vious purpose of extending the barley. This government did not declare in it's note on the Lusitania the lawful character of that merchantmen with out having ascertained it before a line was written. It knew what it was talking about, and so it went straight at the inquiry as to Germany's atti- tude towards the rules of the sea. That is all that interests this govern- ment now. 1t wants to know if Amer ican lives and American property are safe on ships of the -belligerent class, unarmed and plying a lawful trade? When that question is answer ed it will be possible to arrive at an opinion as to what steps, if any, are to be taken. It is of trif1ng conse- quence whether the Cunard line took to heart all of the heartbreaking les- sons of the Titanic. What this gov- ernment wants to know is what are Germany's views to American rights on the, high seas under the conditions specifically stated.
New Britain herald., 1915-06-01

SILK CREPE DE CHINE s1.50 value, special $f.1s yard.
New Britain herald., 1915-06-01
NEM coRDuRoY CoATs ].

s5.gs each Corduroy Tams to match at 9Sc each, colors, white, coral and Copenhagen blue. E
New Britain herald., 1915-06-01
FACTS AND RANCHES.
Who decreed the killing frosts? The kaiser ?-NeW York Tribune.

For time the Duke of the Abruz2i will fail to figure as the prospective husband of this or that heiress.- Rochester Union.
New Britain herald., 1915-06-01
WHITE

WHITE SILK CREPE DE CHINE At 39c yard, regular soc value.
New Britain herald., 1915-06-01
Cincinnati Freie Presse

The German note is courteous in tone and the hand is out for set clement of differences. The note does not say that the American position is untenable. It merely demands that the facts in the case he first estab- lished. It takes the good old Ameri- can view that the complainant must bring forth the evidence of the guilt of the accused. N
New Britain herald., 1915-06-01
(Hartford Tiines.)

The German note is purposely in- definite. It raiser assertions, the accuracy or falsity of which can be determined only by investigation. This will take time. Time brings calm. Perhaps the indignation aroused by the tragedy of the Lusitania may be forgotten in the contemplation of newer and greater horrors along the battle front and in the soothing emptiness of protracted diplomatic correspondence.
 Meanwhile it is stupid to regard the situation as other than grave. Wisely or unwisely, we have made demand upon Germany. Germany reveals no intention of complying with that demand. What are we going to do about it?
New Britain herald., 1915-06-01
WHITE LINENS

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New Britain herald., 1915-06-01

Germans didn't eat their Christmas dinner in Paris, but we'll bet the Ital- ians will be roasting chestnuts in Con- stantinople before July 4.-Pough- keepsie Eagle-NeWs.
New Britain herald., 1915-06-01
HERALD

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 Circulation books and pres |nfsyaxs open tu advertisers
New Britain herald., 1915-06-01

His Wish--Maybe that hole in the sun which amateur astronomers per- sist in calling a spit is merely a makeready for the kaiser.-New York Herald
New Britain herald., 1915-06-01

seLDrHONE CALLS. @uce... ..s.. S1l
New Britain herald., 1915-06-01

What the rest of the professional literary fellers are dying to know is whether. Woodrow Wilson thumps out the diplomatic correspondence of ". J. Bryan on his typewriter with one forefinger or two.-Brooklyn Stand ard- Union.
New Britain herald., 1915-06-01

2 When will that new station be built Of course, we might annex Roches- ter some day and use the beautiful Central Station erected. there little over a year ago.-Buffalo Commer- cial.
New Britain herald., 1915-06-01

Germany fights doggedly on and on, while it is undeniable that the allies will steadily gain in strength. Yet the impressions gained from each day's events lead to the conclusion that no living man can make a reasonable guess as to the duration of the war either in months or years.-New York Herald.