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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1915
Page
14
Secretary Bryan urges the Imperial German government to disavow the sinking of neutral ships and harm to American citizens at sea. He cites the Falaba, Cushing, Gulflight, and Lusitania cases, calls for respect of rights of noncombatants, and demands immediate reparations and safeguards.
The World Says editorializes that President Wilson's note to Germany is calm yet firm, insisting on strict accountability and the return to international law on the high seas. It argues Germany must disavow the outrages, offer reparations, and prevent recurrence or face possible war.
Editorial urges Germany to heed the note delivered by the American ambassador in Berlin. It emphasizes the United States will perform its sacred duty to protect its rights and citizens without omitting any word or act.
The New York Tribune declares the Lusitania massacre justified war by Germany and urges President Wilson to seek full reparations and guarantees through diplomacy. It stresses American resolve to defend rights without surrendering sovereignty, warning Germany to meet demands or face further action.
The Tribune editorial lauds the American note to Germany as a firm yet friendly assertion of neutral rights on the high seas. It argues the document upholds belligerent restraint on unarmed merchant ships and insists on visit and search to verify neutral status, aiming to curb submarine use against merchant shipping.
The Herald reports the US President has united the republic behind a strong note to Germany over wartime outrages. The editorial praises Wilson for resisting peace-at-any-price voices and for upholding American traditions as the note reaches Germany.
The New York Sun editorial lauds the President’s note delivered by Ambassador Gerard to Germany. It calls the tone urbane yet resolute, urging Germany to disavow submarine attacks and pay reparations while defending American rights and the freedom of the seas. The piece notes Wilson’s calm, unwavering stance and the nation’s patient expectation of Germany’s reply.
The Chicago Herald editorial concludes the U S note to Germany on the Falaba, Cushing, Gulflight and Sussex outrages is courteous and firm. It states the United States will uphold rights of American ships and citizens, with consequences if demands are refused. The editor asks whether peace or war will follow, noting the choice lies with Berlin.
President Wilson plans to leave for New York on the yacht Mayflower tomorrow instead of Saturday. He will review the Atlantic fleet next week and stay until next Wednesday night or Thursday morning. Advisers cite fatigue from daily note preparations to Germany and say no stenographer will travel.
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