El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-04-20

pared with the question Of American
ism which the presidents message has
made acute, that becomes minor
point. Americans are with the presi-
dent
This May De the Test.
Chicago Tribune: Americans cannot
read this mornings news in any care
less mood and be rational or wise The
president the other day asked IL we
were ready for the test? This is the
test. 1t may be test Of our compost
tion as n nation, as our courage as
individuals. Of our spirit and manliness
II the test be faced honestly and
bravely it may do good It may be
the test the nation needs to become
a real nation, integrated and unified
spiritualzed and strengthened, able to
meet dangers which we see the future
offering. 1t may be a good thing for
American policy TO meet this test
while we have the support which the
allies could offer. We may be able
to save another generation from trials
which our incompetence and dislike for
struggle would have increased for our
successors.
The German View.
illinois stats Zeitung Chicago: We
are not aware that Mr.. Wilson ever
received a mandate to represent hu-
manity: and if he did, he ought to re-
turn his retainer for he never repre-
scented humanity, but the interests OF
the ammunition manufacturers IN OPP
position to the real interests OF hu-
manitv. Why not rather send a threat
I'd fhe nation whose inhuman stOppage
OF food products for the civil popula-
ton of Germany caused the subma-
rins war? We do not even believe
that the president really wants war
and We are sure the nation does not
want it.
President Has Been Patient
Philadelphia. Pa, Public Ledger: The
president has been patient-more than
natient-in the face Of unprecedented
Drovocations and intolerable injuries,
The position he has finally taken viii
have the united and whole-hearteo ap-
prevail OF the nation
New York Tribune: If there is a
definite result at last-whether dlplO-
matte relations are broken off or inter-
course is continued on the basis OF Ger
man dfsavowel of the policy OF muir
ier on the high seas-we shall owe
nothing to the long orgy OF WORDS
which has passed in Washington Tor
the last Il months as modern American
ffpIomacy Our issue with Germany
can be settled now only by a display OF
determination, backed by force. And II
should have been settled that way
without parley or faltering, as
soon as it became clear last August
to Mr.. wilson's words with an adequate
offer Of reparation for the Lusitania
massacr
germany Can Hardly Comply.
New York Stats Zeitung; 1t is un-
thinkable that the German government
should recognize these credentials tine
presidents) as the representative OF an
neutral nations and grant tne per
ornDtorv demands of the president as
long as the cause for the Inauguration
l. sfrrn ar
gal British blockade-and interference
with the commercial rights OF neutrals,
remains i'm force. The president oe-
mands seek permanently 10 guard Bit
ish sea trade and would II conpIieu
with, make irreparable injury. Can
Germany agree to that2 The answer
remains with the individual President
Wilson has given the German govern
ment the alternative Of complying win
demands which seem Impossible TO
comply with. or to expect war with the
United States-fOr the severance or olp-
lomatfc relations under circumstances
like the present can only result IN
war. The president has brought ABOUT
2 diplomatic situation which must in
volve the United states in war with
Germany unless congress intercedes in
Note Is True Indictment.
New York Sun. We must regard the
note as a true and now fArntliar indict-
ment Of a civilized nation for Illegal
practices and, in part, restatement OF
the presidents views concerning mis-
responsibility, not only FOR the protec-
ton Of American rights, but also for
the general interests Of humanity. The
president went TO congress, asking
neither advice nor expression OF pom
ion. nor again legislative action. The
publication of the note would have
made superfluous the delivery Of the
address to the session OF congress.
It's Tn To Germany.
New York World: They (the Amer
lean people, stiIl hope and will not
cease unless the German government
deliberately takes the fatal step that
ends all possibility Of an honorable
and an amicable adjustment OF past
wrongs and all possibility Of future
guarantees. It is for the German gov
eminent 10 say whether II wants the
United States for friend or an enemy.
1t knows the terms.
No Time For Division.
New York Herald: This is no time
for division anywhere in the United
States The country is on the brink
Of war The president is right. It is
the country that speaks through Mr..
Wilson. The interests of the whole
attribute mean motives and he who
does so is showing a meaner motive
than can be easily characterized.
Let Every American stand Firm.
St Paul Mimi, Pioneer Press. In
the solemnitv Of n moment in which
IL may be determined whether our be-
loved nation shall emerge in bloodiess
triumph from its unwavering stand for
humanity, civilization and the reign Of
international law, or whether 1t shall
be plunged into the dread maelstrom OF
death and devastation which spell war.
let every American be true to the
traditions of the land OF his birth or
adoption.
Wilson AbandOns Former Contentious.
Milwaukee, Wis, Sentinel: Whatever
its intention, the note amounts 70
flat demand that Germany abandon
her submarine campaign against mer-
chant vessels altogether; and that is
very serious proposition only interen-
tally warranted by international law.
The president declares that the rules
OF international law cannot be observed
by submarines. He also declares that
diplomatic relations will be severed
unless Germany observes these rules.
There ii is as plain as logic can make
IL that president Wilson now takes
long step away from his former con-
tentions and virtually demands the dis
continuance Of the use Of submarines
nm these operations IT is most un-
likely Germany viii accede to that
demand. e.
Berlin Gam Decide For War.