The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-14
GERMANY TOLD U. s. WILL SPARE NO ACT
 TO SEE RIGHTS OF ITS
 CITIZENS PROTECTED
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abatement of the responsibility for its commission.
 Long acquainted as this government has been with the character of the im- perial German government and with the high principles of equity by which they have in the past been actuated and guided, the government of the United States can not believe that the commanders of the vessels which committed these acts of lawlessness did so except under misap- prehension of the orders issued by the imperial German naval authorities. It takes 1t for granted that at least within the practlcal possibilities of every such case, the commanders even of submarine were expected to do nothing that would involve the lives of non-combatants or the safety of neutral ships, even at the cost of
 failing of their object of capture ol destruction. It confidently expects
 therefore, that the imperial German
 government will disavow the acts ol
 which the government of the United States complains, that they will make reparation so far as reparation is pos sible for injuries which are without measure, and that they will take i'm
 mediate steps to prevent the recurrence of anything so obviously subversive ol the principles of warfare for which the imperial German government have 1T
 the past so wisely and so firmly con- tended.
 Ask Prompt Action "The government and people of th' United States look to the imperial Ger | man government for just prompt am enlightened action in this vital matter with the greater confidence because l the United States and Germany ar' | bound together not only by special tie! | of friendship, but also by the explici | tt,,,.1 lot tone Of hA traa nj
 tween the United States and the King
 dom of Prussia.
 Expressions of regret and offers O | reparation in case of the destruction 0 | neutral ships sunk by mistake, whll !, they may satisfy international obliga tions, If no loss of life results, can no ! justify or excuse practice the natura and necessary effect of which Is to sub l ject neutral nations and neutral per sons to new and immeasurable risks
 "The imperial German government l will not expect the government of tn United States to omit any word or an,
 act necessary to the performance o it's sacred duty of maintaining tn rights of the United States and 1t | citizens and safeguarding their ire
 exercise and enjoyment. BRYAN | No Doubt of Attitude Paris, May 1S.-The Temps dlscussini
 cabled forecast of the American note L Germany says that it is firm in tone an' leaves no doubt of the attitude of tn | United States.
 | The President, without mental reserva | ton, has responded to the appeal of hi l conscience and the voice of his people l the Temps continues.
 .',The President of the American re public is an eminent jurist with firm view as to justice and humanity. The Cnite | States has at heart the justification Q | it's position as a great country, and ais
 wishes to count among the great con | temporary naval powers. These are senti
 ments which inspired the President, who
 at the same time, proclaims that the Uni ted States should give an example 0 | peace for sublime influence in the world Condolences and explanations have no influenced the Presidents high idea o | sustice."