New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-21

London. April 20 England today
holds the view that, no matter what
rerly the German government makes
TO President Wilson's note. the mai
result is bound 20 be fsvofable TO the
Allied powers.
II Germany agrees 20 the Presidents
demand that she discontinue her at
lacks on passenger nners and merchant
ships, the advantage gained by tne
Allies is obvious. II she refuses, ana
a break between America and Germany
comes. England believes the advantage
10 the Allies will be equally great.
But there arc some who hold that
America can more successfully ad-
vance the cause OF this country. by
continuing ostensibly good relations
with Germany.
The press comments here on NJ.
Wilson's address TO Congress are eau
,i.rs. Most papers agree thai the
President has mapped out line OF
action from which there is 10 retreat.
They believe likewise that Washington
vill never abandon now the vigorous
position 1t has taken.
Official opinion on the note and the
Presidents address IS also guarded
Many men high in the government ser
wee would prefer that America nam
tam he, neutrality at all costs.
See an Earlier Lane TO Peace.
So-called pacifsts see in Mr. VIII
cons note an earlier lane 10 peace,
Whatever Germsny's reply may be. ms
Class in England represents al present
small minority. but II Is growing so
steadily that its opinion Is worthy ot
record.
!. is probable that few persons IN
Anerica appreciate the immense
amount Of detail which the United
4 States. as a great neutral, is now ham
ding for the European belligerents.
/ The greatest phase OF this work, per
+ hans. is the Belgian Relief work. II
4 America and Germany break, this
/ phase will undoubtedly be taken over
b. Holland and Spain. Details for the
2 transfer were arranged months ago.
Opinion is divided as TO what att
+ tude Germany will adopt Some OF the
/ ewspapers take the view that public
opinion will compel the Berlin govern
/ nent to refuse to comply with the de
mands Of the United States. Others
a.e equally certain Germany VIII
ABANDON indiscriminate submarine war
. fare rather than sever relations with
the greatest Of the neutral powers.
The note had little effect on the
stock market. which was steady a. the
opening.
The Times" says: THE note is
framed with moderation and self-re-
straint which become the chief magis-
tratc Of great people in grave and
anxious time"
THE Daily Telegraph" says: At car
now be said that to-day the civilized
powers Of the earth are virtually al
one. The people of the United State
OF America have spoken through then
Chief Magistrate. and the voice OF the
nation is clear, decisive and firm
Note Takes High Ground.
"The Daily News" says: "Thc note
takes high ground, worthy of grca'
nation. whose moral and material force.
are behind the demand. There remain,
for Germany only straight and rapi'
choice between submission and war Bl
all the signs her choice will be war
And the interval is likely TO be shor
and quickly bridged.
"The material effect Of Americas in
tervention cannot be dismissed as o
small account President Wilson, with
out moving n soldier or ship. can ar
feet most potcntly both the duration
Of the war and the conditions Of peace
His action has already weighted tn
balance heavily in favor OF the Allies.