Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-20
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Other Newspapers
Providence Journal: II Germany pro-
ceeds with her present method of war
fare 1t means not break in diplomat
ic relations, but war. Under no con-
ceivable conditions can Germany sink
another passenger or freight ship
without ranging the United States on
the side Of the allies in this struggle.
Springfield Republican,: 1t is only
because it is the last safeguard Of the
self-respect of America as nation
that one can view rupture with the
putonic powers as the least OF the
evils this country may now embrace.
Springfield Union: Had the Presi-
dent made himself thus pointed and
clear in deliverance to Germany soon
after the Lusitania was destroyed the
course Of events probably would have
been altered in a decided degree.
Hartford Courant: 1t may, after all
be only a moral and humanitarian is
sue. with a determination on the part
Of this country to refrain from diplo-
matte commerce with Germany until
that nation is willing to repent OF her
misconduct and reform.
Los Angeles Times: Can we submit
to have American citizens assassin
ated and undertake no measure In
their defense? No! We do not want
war We deprecate it, and will do all
that honorable men can do to avoid It.
TIE voice of faction will be hushed
70 silence and one haundred million
of the bravest and truest. people on
earth will stand behind their Fresl-
dent.
Baltimore Sun: There are only
two types of men who could foiio"
the course Wilson has adopted: inc
first is the weak, opinionless, lnverte-
brate fellow who in no circumstances
can make a decision. The second Is
the man of exceptional strength ana
determination. If Germany has sus-
pected the President of the United
States to be one Of the former class
she will quickly be made to realize
her mistake.
Cleveland Leader: Congress will
support the President. The country
will stand by it's official representa-
tives.
Chicago Tribune: Americans cannot
read this mornings news in any care
less mood and be rational or wise.
The President asked the other day II
we were ready for the test. This is
the test. 1t may be the test Of our
own compositions as a nation or our
courage as individuals. If the
test be faced honestly and bravely it
may do'good. 1t may be the test the
nation needs to become a real nation,
integrated and unified, spiritualized
and strengthened, able to meet dan
gers which we can see the future Of
fering. 1t may be a good thing for
American policy to meet this test
while we have the support which al
lies could offer. May be able to save
our incompetence and dislike for strug-
gle would have increased for our sue
cessors.
Atlanta Constitutions: The attitude of
the President does not necessarily mean
war. But it means Germany must come
to the American point which is one SIM
ply and solely Of humanity, or must
shoulder responsibility for the conse-
quences.
Nashville Tennesseean and American:
1t means war with Germany-a war that
the United States could not escape and
that its people will approve. 1t brings
the last Of the worlds continents into
the conflict.
Salt Lake neutrality-suspicious.: President
Wilson'S latest note to Germany strikes
popular chord. A wave Of patriotic
fervor unsurpassed in the history of the
republic would sweep the country IL the
people could divest themselves Of the lin
gering and warranted suspicion that he
will retreat in this instance, as he has
always retreated in similar and former
instances.
Fort Worth Record: President Wilson
has burned his bridges behind him. This
is "America's last word This ultima
tum should satisfy the jingoes. 1t should
satisfy all those who see a chance to
realize huge profits in war loans and ar
my contracts. Perhaps it is the begin
ming of the end