Germany replies to American note on submarine warfare
The German government defends its submarine policy, says evidence on the Sussex is under review, and that orders require visit and search with only naval destruction of enemy merchant ships. It denies U.S. claims of indiscriminate destruction and notes restraints are for neutrals, while acknowledging possible errors and dangers to neutral ships.
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German Note on U Boats and Neutral Rights
The German government argues it cannot abandon submarine warfare but offers flexible methods to protect neutrals and noncombatants. It blames Britain for breaches of international law and says US actions failed to pressure London. It asserts US power to confine war to armed forces and uphold humanity.
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Germany
Great Britain
German reply signals break with United States
London reports strong press consensus that Germany’s reply to the United States could mean a break between the nations. The note argues U.S. demands threaten peace and that Germany will defend vital interests while urging removal of impediments to freedom of the seas. The German government asserts it would preserve neutrality and restrict warfare to belligerent forces, warning neutrals cannot expect concessions if war persists.
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Floods Threaten Iowa Farms Near Muscatine and Wapello
Mississippi flood waters break through Muscatine island levee as high winds push waves against the weakened bank. About 50,000 acres of farmland between Muscatine and Wapello likely inundated. Efforts aim to prevent backwater flooding of the southern Muscatine area.
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American Cast Adrift On Raft Tells Submarine Rescue Tale
John D Harri son 34 of Chicago arrived in New York from Liverpool and recounts being pulled aboard a German submarine in the Bay of Biscay after the Margam Abbey steamer was sunk. He was cast adrift on a life raft and picked up two hours later by a Scotch patrol boat before landing at Falmouth in a rough suit issued by the German commander.
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John D. Harrison
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Bay of Biscay
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Falmouth
Wall Street Markets React to German Note Opening
Wall Street opened with a demoralized tone as war group stocks led declines. Bethlehem Steel dropped by 19 points amid reports of the German note, whose essence had already circulated in news tickets. Trading drew a large attendance of members.
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Bethlehem Steel
Funston presses for 60000 National Guard troops
Washington May 10 General Funston renewed his demand for the National Guard asking 60000 men from border states New York and Pennsylvania for equipment needs El Paso reports no agreement at the Juarez conference between Generals Scott Funston and Obregon Mexican war minister Juan Amador and the talks are to resume Obregon appears to seek more time as U S and Mexican officers discuss cooperation against bandit groups in northern Coahuila and new demands are presented including wider troop coordination.
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Cymric Torpedoed by German Submarine in Irish Sea
London reports the 13,000 ton White Star liner Cymric torpedoed by a German submarine. The vessel is believed afloat and steering toward an Irish port with about 100 crew and no passengers aboard. The ship, carrying war supplies from New York, departed April 29 with 8,900 cases of cartridges. Captain F B Beadwell commanded.
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Convicted of Bomb Plot in World War I Era Trial
New York May 10 jury verdicts convict Robert Fay a former German lieutenant Walter Schol and Paul Daeche of conspiring to destroy munition ships. Defendants face up to 12 years in prison and a $10,000 fine. Carranza officer body found at Glenn Springs Texas scene. British claim US code knowledge cited by German official close to embassy alleging Downing Street had advance access to American diplomatic traffic.
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American reply to German note sent to Berlin official
Secretary Lansing cabled the American reply to the German note to Ambassador Gerard in Berlin, who will deliver the text to the German Minister of Foreign Affairs.
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American Reply to German Note Is Brief and Pointed
Washington May 10 The text of Secre tary Lansing s note to Ambassador Gerard in Berlin states the U S will closely monitor Germany s pledge to confine wartime operations to belligerents and to honor international law It rejects any idea that Germany s policy is dependent on other nations and asserts sole U S responsibility for neutral rights at sea
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Gerard Defends His Stand Against German Hostility
Berlin May In an interview in the National Zeitung American ambassador James W Gerard rejects charges of being an enemy of Germany. He says he values removing misunderstandings between Germany and America and has never wanted or will want war. He adds he has never hated German characteristics or men.
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National Zeitung
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Vote Again Delayed Over Brandeis Confirmation
Washington May 9 senators objected as the Senate judiciary committee ready to ballot on Louis D Brandeis confirmation to the supreme court. President Wilson had urged action via a letter received with resentment. Friends of Brandeis failed to obtain any definite future date for a vote.
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Wilson says militarism not peril in America in interview
President Wilson told a committee of the American Union Against Militarism that preparedness is not militarism and that compulsory training is not contrary to American tradition. He argued a strong navy serves national safeguards, not aggression, and urged a joint postwar peace effort with a policing force.
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Irish rebel leaders found guilty and shot in Ireland
London dispatch reports the British House of Commons announced the leaders of the Ireland rebellion were court martialed and executed. Patrick Pearse, Thomas J Clark, and Thomas MacDonagh were executed. three other signers received three years in prison. Augustine Birrell resigned as chief secretary for Ireland. Casement trial set for London within a fortnight with Sir Roger Casement likely to be defended by Sir Edward Carson.
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