The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-26

country TO be an unfteudy and objectionable act and
intinates that diplomatic relations between the two coun
tries wiz be severed should the Germans continue the
practice of blowing up neutral vessels, especially those
which have aboard American citizens.
While the United States, says the note. is willing to
make due allowances for extraordinary circumstances
created by this and radical alterations Of crcu
stances and method Of attack produced by the use OF IN
srumentaes OF naval warfare which the nations OF the
world not had in view when the existing rules
Of International formulated it can not consent
TO abate any essential or fundamental rights OF its peo
pie because OF the alteration OF circumstances
There one weak point m the note TO the Kaiser
and that is the fact that the United States has not yet
sent formal strong protest Great Britain for the
violations OF international which that country has
perperated While the United States righttully declares
to Germany that troubles between the United States and
Great Britain must be discussed between that country
and this country Alone and does not concern Germany
the Of this country TO Germany, yet at the same
time would show good spirit the part OF the United
States and willingness maintain strict neutrality, II
note would speedily be dispatched to the British nation
on the question involved instead Of spending all the fuss
and feathers on the Teutons. It would show to the
world and especially the German people, that this
country is not overriding the correspondence coun
try and doing anything towards another voator OF
International law.
1t is likely that the answer from Germany will be de-
layed for some time. The situation between the Two
countries is more critical at this time than it has been
since the discussion started and the kaser will no doubt
take plenty OF time in framing the reply
The United States did in the latest note just
what action would be the Germans refused
to comply with the requests OF this country But the
that the does that further acts IN con
travenon OF the principles enumerated in the note viii
be considered by the United States deliberately I'M
friendly leads believe that drastic action will be
taken il our demands are not met President Wilson wise
y is avoiding crossing bridge before he comes to It
has made definite TO what he intends
to do in case his plea turned down. preerrng rather
to await the from Germany and fit his action to
the circumstances at that time.
American citizens should in mind that they are
doing themselves and their country injustice when
they insist upon using transportation boats which
they know carry contraband OF For instance the
Orduna which narrowly escaped being orpedoed Its
way over to this country, its way back across
the Atlantic and is loaded with cOntraband OF war; and
yet several Americans knowing full well that the boat
was loaded with supplies for the Allies. took passage
on the vessel The United government should not
hold Germany responsible for having killed these citizens
OF the United States should German submarine blow up
the orduna on its way back to England II the United
States demanded protection these citizens the Or
duna all the Allies would need do to insure protection
for the transportation of arms would be have few
American book for passage all ships carrying war
supplies. This would undoubtedly be injustice TO
Germany.
The people of the United States believe that Germany
and our country will yet reach working understanding
the vexing submarine problem. is best for Germany
best for the United States and the world that
these two countries remain peace with each other.