New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-01

Baltimore Sun-The government IL
now facing the most critical situation
Of the whole war. We cannot tempo
rize. There must be no more illegal
killing of American citizens on the high
seas. II insistence upon this means a
break with the Central Powers, then
the break must come.
Washington Post - Germany note
will fall upon the American public with
Supplying effect No doubt it
was in view of this danger that Presi-
dent Wilson made such extraordinary
efforts 70 bring about peace. IL
Is impossible for this government TO
tolerate the new rule which Germany
seeks 10 impose
Hartford Courant Germany an
nounces that she is going 10 increase
the ferocity Of her marine warfare and
warns US TO look out. The Allies declare
that they want no peace without vic
tory. That is the return so far from
President Wilson's surprising intrusion
into European affairs. England has the
great navy Of the world and il is up
TO her TO protect the ships that Ger
many threatens TO destroy. What
Wilson viii do about IL remains with
wilson subject, of course. 70 the ad-
vice of Colonel House. of Texas
Meriden Conn., Record 1.-The ex-
pected has happened. Germany has al
last shown her hand and il reveals the
reason for President Wilson's frantic
efforts to stave of the inevitable. The
serious import of the document cannot
be underestimate. If II does not
mean war il signifies that the days Of
miracles have not passed.
New London Comm Telegraph
There is no lodging the question that
the most perilous situation OF the war
has arisen and the question suggests
itself whether there may not have been
more after all to Secretary's Lansings
verge Of war; speech than has hitler
TO been acknowledged.
Worcester (Mass) Telegram-it IS
declaration Of war against the United
States, sent in the form Of an insult
which red-blooded Americans cannot
stand for Also, il is assurance That
Germany has almost reached its limit
Of war endurance and takes this reck-
less method OF making one more big
bluff 10 stop the war before German
nilitarism is crushed. Il is the most
astonishing paper ever issued by a
government sustained by sane people.
Denver Post Germany is rushing 70
her doom. There is no plan in the UNI
verse that permits a nation 20 succeed
tv such methods as these. and this
final step Of Germany, in defiance OF
the United States, permits President
Wilson 20 have no other choice than
the severance Of diplomatic relations
altogether.
san Francisco hronicle-Looked at
in practical way-aud u should be
remembered that none OF the bellIg-
erents has respected the provisions OF
international law-Germany is simply
cutting loose from all restraints and
proceeding on the principle that all -
fair in warfare and that Is best which
n,akes for victory. II is g des-
pcrate move. but America can and
should do nothing until she is speciii-
cally injured,
sioux Falls (S. d. Press 1t is in
conceivable that the United States gov
eminent. standing as 1t consistently
has from the beginning Of this war for
obedience 20 law, can give such tacit
approval OF lawlessness as would be
implied By obedience 20 Germany's sug-
gestion.
Boston Post The fuse rs near the
diplomatic magazine, and II Is lighted.
But that some honorable way may yet
be found 70 put out the spark, all
thoughtful and patriotic Americans
will. we think, earnestly desire.
Boston Herald Let US wait for the
denomination Of Germany full inten-
ton and hope that it may fall short o.
that interference with the freedom OF
the seas" which would necessitate IN
pleasant action by our government.
Philadelphia Public Ledger TT -
impossible 10 exaggerate the gravity OF
The iss, cs raised by the German note
on to ignore the indisputable fact that
II hiring the United States not only 70
the necessity Of facing ar immediate
severance OF diplomatic relations with
Germany. but 10 the very verge Of war
There can be no question OF
American rights and duties in this
grave emergency.
Indianapolis Star "A ruthless cam
,.ien such as Indicated in the Berlin
announcement. will embitter the ailied
,stiors 20 such an extent that peace
,Torts Of ncutrals are likely 20 fall on
deaf cars.
Cleveland Leader The note is plain