New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-15
UNITED
In SUPPORTING
THE PRESIDENT
Approves Stand for Re-
viyal of Interna-
tiOnal Law.
HOPE TACT WILL
WIN GERMANY
Sees Only Complete Breakdown
or Break Possible with
Kaiser.

The newspapers Of the country are
practically unanimous in indorsing the
Presidents note to Germany, although
there are differences Of opinion as to
the results that may be expected from
IT, Praise of its courtesy and tact IL
general, although behind both is seen
the plain resolve of this country TO
insist upon the observance OF It's
rights. Most of the newspapers wei
come the stand for civilization and the
re-establishment Of international law
There Is definite relief that a decision
has been reached. America has &C
ccpted the challenge Of humanity, and
il is for Germany to decide on the wis
dom Of its further provocation. Follow
ing are excerpts typical Of hundreds OF
editorials appearing In papers IN the
United States:
"The Chicago Tribune: Whatever
the fate of our relations with Ger
many, the President undoubtedly has
voiced the sentiment OF the nation
upon the use of the submarine and as
to the rights Of neutrals on the high
seas.
"The Louisville Courier Journal:
The note to Germany meets the re-
ouirements and is such as the govern
ment Of the United States shoul id ad-
dress TO Berlin. The President leaves
little room for parley, and none other
than mouthings of rupture remains ior
Germany.
"The Los Angeles Times: 1t Is az.
parent that the feeling and ATTITUDE OF
the President and his advisers IS con.
ciliatory. That is the state OF nina OF
the country. But America Will INSIST
to the last that there be no more muir
derous attacks OH merchantmen carry
ing non-combatants, women ana chA-
dren.
Will Germany Listen,
"The Philadelphia Public Ledger !;
The administration has spoken, ana
spoken to the point. The German gov
eminent cannot have the sightest
doubt as 10 its meaning. VIII Ger
many listen TO the voice OF prudence
before il is too late?
Both in contents and in tone the Amerl-
can note concerning the Lusitanla
, tragedy measures up to the require
ments of the crisis which has arisen
between the great republic and the
Great empire. There is complete lack
of buster; there is no lack OF resolute
insistence upon the rights OF our clu-
zens. While the issue thus posed IS
before the German Cabinet this coun-
try should keep cool, leaving the Presl-
dent TO speak and act in its behalf.
"The Seattle Post-Intelligencer': II
is no lingo utterance, no mere scrap
of paper" but a cool, calm declaration
-ultimatum, if you please-of TINS
American nation, and in support OF II
there will be no faltering or division.
The Final Proposition.
"The Minneapolis Journal: The
strength of President Wilson's note
lies beneath the surface. Outwardly
il is almost too calm. but upon exam
ination it is seen that the formal civil
ity of expression is in reality a mask
for grave and final proposition to the
imperial German government. And
then Games the last strong paragraph
Could the President have SAID more
The American people Will stand by
these words?
THE Kansas City Star: President
Wilson has said what was in the hearts
Of his countrymen. He has said II
with dignity, with consideration but
with unmistskable dlrectness. ms
words embody the idealism OF the
American people and the obligation 10
maintain the principles Of high ,hu,,
manity which they feel has devolved
upon them in a world in which some
Of the hardwon gains Of civilization
have been submerged by the passion
Of war The President has nobly met
the demands Of this critical situation
"The Denver Post: The President
note 20 Germany is manly and patriot
ic. The stand of the United States is
unreasonable, Notwithstanding the
suave and diplomatic expressions used
The red-blooded people of the West
would have preferred a note contain
ING little more emphasis and little
less circumlocution. But, anyhow
come what will. the contents of this
note and its sentiment are Endorsed by
the unanimous sentiment Of the great
Rocky Mountain regions
"Watchful Waiting" for Reply.
"The Boston Transcript: The re-
sponsibility for the future lies wholly
with Germany. and IN that TACT he=
also the ingenuity OF our government
note. 1t behooves all Americans al
this time TO assume an attitude OF
"watchful waiting" for Germany's re
ply. The President is standing up ioI
the government and people OF tne
United States, and they stand behino
him TO Il man.
"The st. Paul Pioneer Press; Inc
American note reached to a wonderful
height Of forceful diplomacy. Hoping
for the best, the universal American
sentiment will be that America hs;
done its duty, and the people Will sup
port the President through Whatever
may be the consequences.
THE St Louis Republic: There Is
not in the note any slightest hint thai
this government will stop short OF the
fullest reparation for the past and the
guarantee OF the recognition OF the
full rights Of American citizens in the
future.
The Cause of Civilization.
"The Chicago News: Every one who
reads the note should bear IN mino
that the cause represented by the au-
thorities in Washington Is not alone
the cause Of Americans and OF ali neu-
trails. 1t is the cause of civilization
The ruinous doctrine that internatlona
law is whatever a belligerent power
chooses to make it had 20 be chal'
lenged.
"The Springfield Republican: The
governments position in this case Is
the country's position. 1t IS not ex
treme, yet il covers the ground.
The San Francisco Chronicle: IN
mistakably firm, the note Is yet friend
~ in tone, and though this latter quali'
fication may be displeasing 10 the jim