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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1915
Page
7
Boston leaders and prominent residents voiced strong approval of President Wilson's note to Germany. Notable figures like Professor Munsterberg avoided comment while others praised the message as sober and decisive, urging united support for the government's stance.
Governor Walsh yesterday endorsed President Wilson's message to Germany as admirable and urged all to unanimously support the government. The governor's statement emphasized national injury and a united front in the policy.
Mayor Curley lauds President Wilson's Germany note as conforming to American ideals. He says it combines strength mercy and dignity in line with the republics traditions and progress. He adds the message materially advances the nation's stance.
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Professor Hugo Munsterberg of Harvard refused to comment on President Wilson's note to Germany saying he no longer talks for publication in response to all questions.
A historical remark compares the subject to Washington for resolve and to Lincoln for logical leadership, praising steadfast guidance during a challenging period.
Admiral Francis Bowles says he is in absolute accord with the President's note and calls it a noble concession to assume Germany did not intend to sink the Lusitania before passengers could escape. He questions the feasibility of submarines inspecting merchant ship papers, citing prior reports of such intrusions.
Clarence W. Barron, Boston News Bureau publisher, returns from Washington and says German born Americans show growing opposition to Germany after the Lusitania sinking. He notes talk of indemnification funds, urges all Americans to study the President's message and German readers to study it multiple times.
Boston figures from Henry V Cunningham to ex governor John D Long laud President Wilson’s note as clear forceful and just. Many praise its strong stand on Germany and the Lusitania sinking while some Harvard professors decline to comment until the German reply.
Speaker Champ Clark drafted a statement on the Lusitania note praising its form and dignity. He says the note will attract world attention and rank as a great state paper while hoping President Wilson preserves peace with honor and Americans back the administration.
The Rev Dr George A Gordon pastor of Old South Congregational Church calls the President notes to Germany a wonderful document. He praises its conciliatory spirit clear narration of events and open door for Germany to withdraw while defending American rights.
Elmer J. Bliss, president of the Boston Chamber of Commerce, endorsed President Wilson’s note to Germany. He called it frank and fearless, clear and understood by all, reflecting loyal American sentiment and urging broad backing.
Major Henry Lee Higginson of Lee Higginson & Company called the President's message strong and courteous. He noted perhaps there was too much sugar and butter.
Colonel William A. Gaston urged all Americans to rally behind President Wilson in the current emergency. He praised Wilsons note to Germany as a red-blooded production and said the nation should take pride in a president who can voice the nations resolve.
Samuel J. Elder of Boston lauds the President's note to Germany as admir able and not too drastic. He says it clearly asserts that Americans must not be murdered on the high seas and that humane international law rules must be followed.
Congressman Gardner of Massachusetts calls the President's note resolute and vigorous saying it could not be stronger without provocation to Germany. He adds he recognizes the irrevocable step of awful solemnity and takes pride in the step and its manner.
In Washington on May 14 Count Bernstorff said he had received no instructions and knew nothing about alleged statements. Secretary Bryan stated the German ambassador had complained of newspaper fabrications attributed to embassy staff and urged the press to avoid publishing false claims about the embassy.
Representative Treadway of Massachusetts called at the White House to express his approval of President Wilsons note to Germany and said he believed the people would back the President in every action.
A survey of editorials from New York to Montreal lauds President Wilson for his note to Germany. Critics call it temperate yet firm, lawful and humane, with several papers urging firm action to defend neutral rights and punish aggression while avoiding war.
Dr. Bernhard Dernburg former colonial secretary of the German empire refuses to discuss the American note to the German government. His secretary says he has nothing to say. Later he replies with a written statement noting he avoids mixing with official US Germany matters.
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