New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-04

our. country. But we have duties
toward our adopted country; our al
legiance belongs to America first, last
and at all times. These duties We must
perform and will perform above all
considerations, regardless Of what the
future may have in store for US,
VAL J. PETER.
81. Paul, Mimi, VOlkszeitung
many's decision 20 blockade the British
Isles and other Allied territory has
caused our government TO dismiss the
German Ambassador, and thus take the
first step toward war. Why We did not
take similar action when Great Britain
put in force its illegal blockade against
Germany is q responsibility which rests
with our Administration. The lot OF
the American citizen of German ex-
traction will be extremely difficult as
soon as serious consequences follow to-
days momentous official act Native
born Americans will, therefore, do well
il they do all in their power TO lessen
the mental suffering of their fellow
citizens of German birth or parentage.
Come what will, the latter will be genu-
inely loyal and will make all needed
sacrifices.
VOLKSZEITUNG PRINTING AND
PUBLISHING COMPANY
Cincinnati Daily Abendpress.-
situation is serious but not hopeless.
The principal thing now is that the
American public in general does not
lose its head, and thereby its judgment,
in regard TO the meaning and conse-
qUences of war. To avoid SUCH q devel-
opment is the duty of every good citl-
zen. Real patriotism comes 70 the
foreground in critical times, but II
does not express itself in noise and
passionate speech. But through serl-
Gus meditation over the real interests
Of the country and how these may DE
best maintained.
There is TO cause 70 fear for Ger
many. The latter discounted the pres
ent development when II decided 20
wage the war for its existence with
that energy which conditions required.
Our thoughts must be now with the
land of our adoption IL is the in
terests of the latter. its peace and ITS
welfare, which are endangered.
DAILY ABENDPRESS.
Cleveland, Ohio, Wachter und An
yeirer.-The new situation enables
the President to let the belligerents
have it out among themselves without
interference from this side. IL IS out
of the question that Germany Will de
clare war. A declaration Of war would
have 20 come from this side. The Will
TO enter the war would have 20 be Mr..
wilson's. Wo DO not think II IL. He
was elected on the slogan, HE kept US
out Of the war" implying he would
keen us out of il. And we trust that
as he has vindicated himself on the
breaking OF Of diplomatic relations he
will also vindicate the vow to keep US
out Of war. -
WACHTER AND ANZEIGER.
Columbus. Ohio, Express und West
bote a crisis like the present Amer
leans Of German birth, realizing the OBJ
legations Of their citizenship TO THIS
our country, will not be, found wanting
in loyalty or courage.
EXPRESS UND WESTBOTE.
Davenport, Iowa, Der Demokrat--
President Wilson did not think TO
break the diplomatic relations with
Great Britain after England declared
the blockade which cut off all neutral
commerce with the Central Powers and
eliminated commerce with the neutrals
of the northern part of Europe. Now
while Germany has adopted measure
which is in international accord with
the rights and laws, a battle OF exist
ence of an entire nation against Eng
land and her allies, he breaks with
Germany, which brings the United
States on the verge of a war on the side
of the Allies. We still hope that the
worst can be averted. -
DER DEMOKRAT.
Minneapolis, Mimi, Freie Presse-Her-
President Washington
Farewell Address, keep Out Of Euro
pean Affairs" America should take les
sons on the mistake the greatest states
men Of the Allies made. Switzerland IS
a sample Of what neutrality should be.
DEUVAL, Editor.