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The Washington times., 1915-07-11
Milwaukee Sentinel.

AS a specific reply to specific re-
quests. It is moro open and satisfactory
than the evasive and cavalier British
memorapdum in reply to American pro-
tests against what Is virtually an en-
barge on American commerce. 1t Is In
credible that, for a peaceable and
reasonable government like ours. cap
able of appreciating the strain and ex-
agencies Of this unprecedented war fol
me very life of empires and nations
cause of quarrel should lie in the Ger.
man renlY.
The Washington times., 1915-07-11
New York World.

Whatever may be thought or said Of
this note. 1t Is always to be remembered
that actions speak louder than words.
For the present we should say that Ger
many is to be judged more by its deeds
than by Its diplomacy. It has not been
sinking any American ships of late. 1t
has not been sinking without warning
any enemy ships having Americans on
board While these conditions obtain.
notes like that now under discussion
may irritate and exasperate. but they
need not necessarily lead to . rupture.
The Washington times., 1915-07-11

MATERIALS-In this wonderful
lot OF dresses are finest of mar
qulsettes, crisp voiles, Organdies.
nubbed voiles and crepes.
STHLES-InClude the popular
coatee. the shirred yoked skirt, the
3-tiered skirt. and handsomely lace
and embroidered trimmed garments
in white, tan. black and white, and
handsome lowered patterns.
The Washington times., 1915-07-11

senger steamers, only when notified a
reasonable time in advance and with the
guarantee that such ships carry no con-
traband. Is untenable.
Such a proposition, II acceded to by
the United States. would make us vir-
tually the ally of Germany In her mill
tary efforts to prevent the shipment of
munitions from reaching the allies. 1t
would appear as II the Genman note
carried with II a final refusal to CO.
operate with President Wilson's efforts
I'm behalf of humanity and for the pro-
lection of American rights on, the high
The Washington times., 1915-07-11
Boston Sunday Herald.

The German government attempts 20
bargain with us over something in
which there Ia nothing to bargain about.
Our citizens have a perfect right, ac-
cordins to tho established usages of ma
dons. to sail on an unarmed merchant
ship. II we consent to bargain and
trade with Germany as to our rights in
this particular, we shall next have to
bargain and trade with the allies as to
our rights In some other particular.
Unless we, as the greatest OF neutral
states, stand out in defense of the
rights of neutrals we shall weaken the
case for all. II not ruin II altogether.
The Washington times., 1915-07-11
Hartford Post.

Germany now makes proposals to
insure the protection of American
ships engaged in Legitimate ship
ping" and also for the protection of
the lives of American citizens on all
neutral vessels. but gives no intima-
tion of a Willingness to attempt to
stop and search the merchantmen OF
belligerent nations before attacking
them. Therefore II remains for our
Government to decide what steps II
will take to enforce the demands 1t
has made upon Germany in relation
to these matters.
The Washington times., 1915-07-11
st, Louis Republic.

The German note fails wholly to
offer any reparation for tho measure
less wrongs sustained by innocent
American oA1zens who took passage
on the steamer Lusitania. Instead We
have the cynical remark that the case
Of the Lusitania shows with horrible
clearness to what teopardizing OF
human lives the manner OF conducting
war employed by our adversaries
leads. Who would guess from the tone
Of that comment that the safety or
American citizens on board the Lusi-
tania, so far as warlike operations on
the part of Germany were concerned.
was specially covenanted in treaty
between tho two countries which was
in full force when the ship went downr
The Washington times., 1915-07-11
New York Evening Post,

The German reply will require action
by our Government. Ttis need not be
hasty. but It should be definite. That
the President can retreat from his posi-
ton that certain acts Of the German
government are the acts Of an interna-
tional outlaw. is inconceivable. How
best to maintain that position Is now
the grave duty laid upon him.
The Washington times., 1915-07-11
Boston Glohe-

We receive neither reparation. apol-
ogy nor assurance that such an event as
the loss of the Lusitania' will not occur
again. What we do receive is many
platitudes instead of promises, scant
courtesy instead of cooperation. The
argument that the Lusitania sank more
quickly than the Germans expected is
without standing. 1t Is like a man who
throws large stone at another man
and then says that he expected the other
man to dodge It,
We seem to find that in chmapionng
the cause of international law and hu-
manity we can accomplish nothing by
negotiating with the Teutonio govern
ment. We might as we'll cease all ne
gotiations and relations
The Washington times., 1915-07-11
New York Evening Sun.

So far as the principles at stake are
concerned the German note amounts to
. Aeer defiance OF American public
opinion. 1t complies with no item OF
President Wilson's demands. 1t vir-
tually argues that American rights upon
the seas are strictly limited and cir
cumscribed by tho will and pleasure OF
the German government. II the theo-
ters were alone to be considered the
note would give ground for the most
The Washington times., 1915-07-11
Worcester (Mass.) Gazette.

The note bristles with an ego that Is
supreme-it is staggering. America is to
be allowed to do business by permission
of Germany. Americans are to be al
lowed to travel under conditions and re-
straints imposed by Germany. II agreed
to they would amount to the United
States aiding and abetting Germany in
the prosecution of its submarine war
fare upon the allies. 1t is not a reply to
the American note. 1t is an astounding
array of unheard of proposals, which
the United States must and will reject
in their entirety.
The Washington times., 1915-07-11
New York Evening Telegram.

Germany's reply to the United States
is in substance as high-handed as the in
vasion of Belgium.
The Kaiser not only wants a way
to tho sea. but the sea itself; not only
desires place in the sun, but to possess
the heavenly body and peddle out its
rays to the rest of humanity.
It AZ madness.
The Washington times., 1915-07-11
Kansas City (Mo.) Journal.

The press version of the answer from
Berlin seems scarcely to be viewed as
a defiance. The only other meaning
to be read into 1t Is that Germany is
to our demands. but will allow us a
victory by default.
The Washington times., 1915-07-11
New York Tribune.

We have come. then, to the crisis.
There is left only the possibility that
what Germany has threatened she will
not do. We can. and the Tribune be-
lieves we should. recall Ambassador
Gerard, since further negotiations seem
impossible. But this is but q detail.
The real problem 10 tho action the
United States must take II Germany
again puts into operation tho princi-
pies she applied to the Lusitania and
reaff1rms in her latest note. Is there
any American citizen who, can doubt
what that action must be?
The Washington times., 1915-07-11
st. Louis Globe Democrat.

The German note evades responsible
ity for the Lusitania, or, rather. shifts
it and ignores the principle involved in
its destruction upon which the Ameri-
can note laid stress In the absence
Of the acceptance, or even the serious
onsideTation of these prime pies. the
'easures OF regulation proposed by Ger
any are irrelevant. To consent to
'uCh regulations without a definite
understanding as 10 principles would
The Washington times., 1915-07-11

The German note is in effect a fiat re-
fusal of the American demands. Such a
reply is an insult to the intelligence OF
the American people. The President
promised to omit no word or act to vim
dicate the honor of the United states.
The word has been spoken and rejected.
1t Is now time for the act
The Washington times., 1915-07-11
Boston Transcript.

without equivocation. and with a po-
liteness extensively insinuating, Ger
many rejects each and all of our de-
mands and attempts to bargain with re-
snect To the future What right
have we to retain a seat among the
self-respecting nations Of the world II
we abandon our dead to their fate and
bargain with the murderers for the
safety Of our living?
The Washington times., 1915-07-11
Memphis News-Scimitar.

We may not relish the idea OF dick
ering with Germany as to how our
citizens shall travel the seas. but GER
tainly we have no just COM
plant against reaching a fair under
standing with Germany on this point,
SO long as we submit to dictation OF
Great Britain regarding commerce with
neutrals.
The Washington times., 1915-07-11
Columbus Dispatch.

To the American appeal in the inter-
est of d wide humanity the note offers
some concessions that impute to us
mere selfshness. Ways are offered. by
adopting which Americans can be safe
at sea, while the slaughter of other
noncombatants goes on. Ger
many tells the United States how 1t can
escape. But 1t is sometimes worse to
escape than to suffer.
The Washington times., 1915-07-11
Lincoln (Neb.l State Journal.

That the German government expects
its note to he taken seriously is hard to
believe. The United States asked Ger
many to say whether or not IL intends to-
conform to the law Of nations in recog-
milton of neutral rights. Won Jagow re-
plies that Americans may enjoy limited
neutral rights II they will subject them
selves to conditions latd down by Ger.
phere and logic of the schoolboy in tho
Continued on Seventh Page.)
The Washington times., 1915-07-11
Jackson (Miss.) Daily News.

Germany's reply to the American
note lacks little OF being insolent. Our
Teutonic friends may not realize II,
but the straining of their friendship
with the United states is going to pue
them in a devilish bad fx when thu
time arrives for peace negotiations
The Washington times., 1915-07-11
Chicago Herald.

The German governments answer Is
disappointing to all who had hoped 1t
would clearly open a way to q continu-
ance of friendly relations. In sum, the
German government has failed to meet
the issue.
The Washington times., 1915-07-11
Atlanta (Ga.) Constitution.

While the German problem Is reach
Ing a stage wherein 1t now seems. its
solution will readily be found. far
more serious situation confronts us In
the attitude of England toward neutral
commerce. As between the Ger
man and English situations the latter
Is now evidently the more serious and
the more delicate of the two.
The Washington times., 1915-07-11
Minneapolis Evening Tribune.

We apprehend that While public SEN
timent will sustain the President in
doing everything that he ought to do to
promote a peaceful and friendly ad-
justment of matters in controversy with
the German government, public opinion
will also support him If he declines to
be drawn into any parley which would
tend to modify the emphasis which he
sought to lay upon the declaration he
has made OF the rights of neutrals.
The Washington times., 1915-07-11
Baltimore News.

1t is undoubtedly friendly in tone. We
may accept 1t. and should accept It. as
written In good faith. and yet. II the
United States Is to stand by the under
lying principles on which the terms Of
its note were based. the four weeks have
evidently not sufficed even for the
formulation Of a modus vivend, on
which negotiations can profltably be
conducted.
The Washington times., 1915-07-11
Wilmington (Del.) Morning News.

Tho note Is far from meeting the de-
mands Of this Government. And II is
not easy to see how It furnishes q
basis of negotiations with the hope Of
causing Germany to modify the position
that she has taken. SO far as clearing
up the situe ton. the note amounts prac-
tically to little II anything. The Ameri-
| can contentious are to all intents and
purposes ignored. Germany has utterly
failed to appreciate the American posi-
! tion and even to grasp the fundamen-
tails OF our contentious.
The Washington times., 1915-07-11

that he will be guided by profound wis
dom and lofty patriotism. That the
impossibilities contained in tho reply
of the German government seriously
threaten the relations between that
government and our own cannot be
ignored that they may precipitato
crisis cannot be questioned.
The Washington times., 1915-07-11
Nashville Banner.

Germany assuredly wants no new
enemy added to those she already has.
The United States. above all thinDs.
wishes to keep out Of the war. Under
such conditions the dispute between
the two countries should be amicably
settled.
The Washington times., 1915-07-11
Chicago Tribune.

The German reply oAers a modus
vivendi by which safe passage OF
Americans in the war zone can be as
sured. The adoption. however. involves
n waiver, in fact, of the full rights as
serted by the American notes OF Mdy
I3 and June 10. The gate Is open, but
II IS the gate of compromise.
The Washington times., 1915-07-11
Hartford Courant.

We surely do not want war with
Germany or with anybody else. We've
little to fight for and less to fight
with. But II Germany prefers a place
outside the circle of civilized nations
we can quietly part company. with
drawing our diplomatic representa-
tives and Diminishing theirs.
The Washington times., 1915-07-11
Springfield (Mass,) Union.

1t certainly is not for Germany to re-
construct the rules of warfare and the
established practices among civilized
nations and force her desires on all
other countries. neutral as we'll as bel
ligerent. The United States cannot, and.
of course, will not, submit to such pre-
posterous thing.
The Washington times., 1915-07-11
st. Louis Post-Dispatch.

The German government abandons
law. logic and ethics in her treatment
Of the United States. We have conf
dence in President Wilson's insight and
judgment. We believe he will f1nd q
way to compel respect for American
right - Civilization hangs in the
balance.
The Washington times., 1915-07-11
Pittsburgh Chronicle telegram.

The second German reply to Amer
ica's protest against submarine war
fare, such as resulted in the loss of the
Lusitania Is as unsatisfactory as the
first. Couched In the friendliest terms
though II Is. the Berlin government
Yields nothing.
The Washington times., 1915-07-11
Atlanta (Ga.) Journal.

If this be Germany's conclusive reply
to the United States. the time Is not
distant when diplomatic relations be-
tween tho two countries must cease.
Germany's latest note Is not an answer
to Americas demands. 1t is simply a
stolid evasion of those demands.
The Washington times., 1915-07-11
What American Press Says of Germanys Second Reply

when the violation means the death of
American citizens. The failure of Ger
many, although twice interrogated. to
mako a definite disclaimer of such pur-
pose Is most discouraging to all who
have labored to preserve unimpaired the
historic good relations between Ger.
many and the United States.
The Washington times., 1915-07-11
Des Moines Tribune.

Germany has decided that her subme-
rine operations are important enough to
risk adding the United States to the
list of her enemies President Wilson
will now have to decide how important
are the rights which he has set out TO
maintain.
The Washington times., 1915-07-11
Hartford (Conn.) Times.

The suggestion Of neutralized ships
Is in the ma - of condescension and
a bribe. The tient fact remains that
in substance we have insisted Germany
should abandon submarine warfare
against merchant ships and Germany
has refused.
The Washington times., 1915-07-11
Chicago Daily News.

The latest official German reply dis
closes that in Berlin the safety OF Ameri-
can lives is still minor consideration,
as compared with the safety of German
crews of submarines.
The Washington times., 1915-07-11
Savannah Press.

Germany. in her last note. asks us to
do too much. She seeks to put us in a
position Of showing special favorltism to
her in the clearing of ships from Ameri-
can ports. and this we cannot agree
to do.
The Washington times., 1915-07-11

serious disquiet as to the future rela-
tions Of the two countries. But the
broad offensiveness of the general dec
laration Is quite materially Offset by
the very evident desire which pervades
the document to avert anything ike q
crisis between the RoYernments.
The Washington times., 1915-07-11
BROOKLYN Standard Union,

There Is no danger President will
son will recede from the principles he
has maintained. To do so would be to
acknowledge that necessity knows no
law.
The Washington times., 1915-07-11
Des MOines CAPITAL.

The point Of importance in connec-
lion with the latest German note Is that
it does not represent a 'chip-on-the-
shoulder" attitude.
The Washington times., 1915-07-11
New York Globe.

Germany's reply to the second Lusi-
tania note is as unsatisfactory as her
reply to the first. There is evasion Of
the simple issue as to whether Germany
intends to violate international law
The Washington times., 1915-07-11

for II. Tho fact is the fact and II
damns Germany's maritime warfare.
Germany's latest word Is ridiculous,
and we do not believe the American peo-
pie relish being ridiculed In this manner.
The Washington times., 1915-07-11
Pittsburgh Post.

Rights of Americans as neutrals en-
the sea 60 with the American nag ana
no farther-this' Is the essence OF Ger
many's reply.
The Washington times., 1915-07-11
INDIANAPOLIS News.

The note of the German government
entirely fails to meet the issues. The
note is disappointingly and discourage
ingly unsatisfactory.
The Washington times., 1915-07-11
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune.

The reply Is tantamount to saying,
rren though the language be courteous.
We propose to conduct this war as we
please, and neutral nations may 60
hang!"
The Washington times., 1915-07-11
Raleigh IN. C.) News and Observer.

Germany appears to utterly misun-
derstand the attitude of the American
people. They have not forgotten the
I.usitania. - The latest note is not
a direct answer to the American.
The Washington times., 1915-07-11
Seattle (Wash.) Times.

Americas stand Is clearly defined.
The country must maintain It. We
have no fear that the President will
Yield.
The Washington times., 1915-07-11
Pittsburgh Gazette Times.

Germany's reply Is disappointing IN
the extreme. The Washington Govern
ment is asked to waive American rights
for German privileges.
The Washington times., 1915-07-11
Pittsburgh Dispatch.

While the German reply fails to ac-
apt the American demands, 1t does not
wade them and is framed in an un-
snistakably conciliatory spirit. 1t marks
a definite step toward a satisfactory
settlement and should be taken In that
spirit.
The Washington times., 1915-07-11
Richmond (Va.) Times Dispatch.

This note trifies with the American
people as we'll as with the facts. Ger
many and the United States have como
O the parting of the ways.
The Washington times., 1915-07-11

' Following Is the comment OF Ameri-
can newspapers on the German reply
to President Wilson's latest Lusitania
The Washington times., 1915-07-11
Philadelphia Evening Telegraph.

The reply cannot but be regarded as
,,nsatisfa ctory, and its proposals will
i,e regarded as impossible Of acceptance.
he evidence that Germany Is con-
inuing its play for delay is only too
evident
The Washington times., 1915-07-11
st. Paul Dispatch.

America turns today toward Presi-
dent Wiis2n with renewed assurances
The Washington times., 1915-07-11
Csc Bows BIouses l4c

Corded madras and percale
waists for boys 6 to Is years.
Link collar styles in pretty
stripes and plain white. blue,
tan, etc.
The Washington times., 1915-07-11
Pbjladelpbia Public Ledger.

make us associates in the violation o
law,
The Washington times., 1915-07-11
Boston Record.

Berlin presumes to dictate to Wash
ington what II win do. It will not do.
There Is no arguing the German guilt in
the Lusitania tragedy away, and there
Is no pcssi.ilty Of shifting tho blame
The Washington times., 1915-07-11
Boston Traveller.

Tho German proposal to permit the
FREQ and safe passage Of American pas
The Washington times., 1915-07-11

Beautiful Floral
Scroll or neat
Rose bud and
stripe Voiles, In
white or tinted
grounds. Widths
up to 10 inches.
The Washington times., 1915-07-11

Best quality army khaki
trousers that wash splendidiy
and wear as stoutly as IRON.
6 to Is years. Full cut--knick-
erbOcker styles.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-05-21
OFFICERS OF MEDICAL CORPS
ARE TRANSFERRED TO ALASKA

WASHINGTON. D. c. Nay 2L-The follow
ing army orders have been Issued:
capt. Henry Niche. jr-, medical corps, IS
relieved from duty at Fort Missoula. Mont,
and from temporary duty at Galveston, and
will proceed TO Fort St Michael Alaska
for duty, relieving Capt 7. L Ferenbaugh-
medical corps, who Will proceed TO the
United States and report 70 the adJutant
general OF the army for further orders
First Lieut. H L Dale. medical corps, IS
relieved from duty at Douglas, Ariz., and
Will proceed to Fort william h Seward,
Alaska. for duty, relieving Capt J. s Lam
bic, r., medical corps. who will proceed 70
the United States and report 10 the adJu-
tant general Of the army for further or
ders
Mai F. F Russell. medical corps, IS re-
Ieved from present duties and will report TO
the governor Of the Panama canal zone for
duty.
Naj. NJ L Hersey 18th infantry, is re-
Heved from treatment at Letterman General
hospital. preside Of san Francisco, and will
join his regiment
First Lieut. F. ". Pitts. 18th infantry, Is
transferred to the lst Infantry.
Lieut. Col. C. C Williams. ordnance de-
partment, is detained as a member OF the
Joint army and navy board
Orders Of May IA relating TO Capts T. S.
Morgan and G. 3. Pond, quartermaster corps,
are revoked.
First Lieuts- E H. Hughes and T. ].
Smith. field artillery. unassigned. are as
signed 10 the 4th field artillery.
First Lieut. L J. Ahern. field artillery.
unassigned. IS assigned to the 6th field
artillery.
granted Maj. NJ L Hersey, 18th infantry.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-05-21
STRohIBOLI TAKES
BIG HANDICAP RACE

monts 4 year old gelding Stromboli.
BY Fairy Play-St Prizilla. carrying lis
pounds with jockey Turney up. won the
Metropolitan handicap at one miis. the
feature of the card at the opening Of
the eastern racing season at the Bel
mont park race track Thursday A huge
crowd watched the 22d running OF this
classic event, for which 10 horses
started
Schuyler L Parsons's SharpslOOter
finished second, three-Quarters Of \
length behind the winner. with Capt.
B. z. Cassats Flying Fairy third five
lengths away The item was 1873 40,
Just a second slower than the track rec
ord for this-race, made by Fashion
Plate five years ago and equalled by
two seconds slower than the track rec
Buskin, last years winner.