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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1915
Page
2
The United States condemns German submarine actions while urging adherence to neutral rights and freedom of the seas. It rejects binding passages on designated ships and demands disavowal and reparations for the Lusitania disaster, stressing ongoing pursuit of universal maritime law.
The United States forms a protest note against British interference with neutral trade. President Wilson and Secretary Lansing near completion and plan to send it to London next week. Lansing will finalize it and seek Wilson's approval at Cornish before dispatch. The delay stems from completing the German note and evolving British actions.
The United States sent a formal note to Germany, delivered to the foreign office by Ambassador Gerard at 1 12 p m. He met with Foreign Minister von Jagow for about half an hour and then declined further comment. The note was transmitted in seven sections and kept confidential pending publication.
Special Cable to the Post from Rome reports that Turkish and allied forces on the Gallipoli peninsula expect the Dardanelles to be forced within a fortnight. Turks are said to be wasting ammunition to exhaust supplies and push Germany to allow ending the resistance they deem hopeless.
Editorial opinion across the country backs President Wilson in his latest note to Germany. The public views the note as an ultimatum and believes it ends Germany’s chances to seek further explanations. Press coverage promises broad support for the President in future relations.
The World editorializes that the United States will not regard what Germany says but what Germany does. President Wilson’s third note to Germany on Lusitania issues is an ultimatum in substance, demanding that German submarine warfare conform to international law and human rights, with Germany disavowing the sinking and offering reparations.
The Times editorial praises President Wilson and Secretary Lansing for ending protracted protests with Germany. It states the nation has spoken and Germany must decide if friendly relations will continue, warning that repeated naval actions against neutrals will be treated as unfriendly when they affect Americans.
The Sun editorial discusses President Wilson’s latest note. It says the United States stands in friendship with Germany while reserving neutral rights. The piece urges German Americans to foster good ties and avoid inciting discord at home.
The Public Ledger editorializes that the United States has issued an ultimatum to Germany, insisting Berlin must accept a clear demand to abandon sinking neutral ships. It cites Germany's July 8 note as unsatisfactory and accuses Berlin of evasions and false statements. The piece argues diplomacy is closed and the U.S. position is firm.
The Chicago Tribune editorial says the government’s reply to Germany is final and effectively an ultimatum. It urges American public support, notes press consensus, and cites Decatur’s maxim that the country should strive to be in the right, but accept right or wrong.
Extracts from editorials in the Springfield Union Lowell Courier Citizen and Providence Journal argue that Germany must answer to the United States over naval actions. They stress accountability, insist on rights on the high seas and warn that if Germany ignores lawful conduct the U S will act to protect interests.
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