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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1915
Page
1
The German reply states the Lusitania's last voyage carried Canadian troops and war material including 5400 cases of ammunition. It asserts justified self defense and says Germany sought to destroy ammo to protect its soldiers.
A published statement asserts Germany had evidence that the Lusitania bore hidden cannons and war munitions in violation of U S law. It argues Canadian soldiers and ammunition were aboard and that passengers might have survived if torpedo damage did not trigger an explosion. The text claims Germany’s use of all means to stop ammunition shipments is justified.
The Treasury Department ordered that any German or Austrian vessel trying to depart Boston Harbor be fired upon at the bridge with shotted guns. If the first shot fails, the ship is to be sunk immediately. Similar orders cover New York, with duplicate dispatches to naval forts and patrols.
President Wilson will answer within 24 to 48 hours with a sharp tone. Officials express disappointment at Germany’s Lusitania reply, which omits reparations and guarantees for American vessels and lives. Wilson aims for reparation and future respect for U S rights, threatening severance if unmet.
German sources claim the Lusitania carried concealed cannon and ammunition. They accuse the British Admiralty of disguising ships to ram submarines and say the Lusitania’s demise largely stemmed from ammunition explosions. They condemn the shipping company for using passengers as shields and vow an international inquiry if needed. The Imperial government cites mediation efforts and criticizes Britain's rejection of a maritime modus vivendi.
Berlin reports Berlin says Germany will fully investigate the American note about submarine warfare. It expresses willingness to cooperate to clear up misunderstandings and references the cases of the American steamers Cushing and Gulflight as part of the inquiry.
A legal holiday observance includes Memorial Day. Noted anniversaries recall William Rockefeller born 1841 and Walt Whitman born 1819. Plymouth colonists embarked, Mecklenburg Declaration 1775, Johnstown flood 1889.
Mrs May Futrelle widow of Jacques Futrelle and a noted author travels to Atlanta Georgia to report on the Frank case for the Post Her Atlanta reporting will add the Southern perspective to the final hearings where the Massachusetts delegation will be present Her first story was to appear this morning but she could not reach Atlanta last night
Fair to generally fair conditions expected through Monday and Tuesday with little temperature change. Winds shift from moderate westerly to northerly as the pattern remains stable.
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