Germany Replies to United States on Submarine War and Neutral Rights
Berlin states Germany seeks humane conduct in naval war and supports freedom of the seas. It cites past treaties, defends submarine actions as defense, condemns Allied blockade, explains Lusitania losses, and offers guarded assurances for American shipping and passenger vessels under neutral flags. It proposes expanding neutral steamers under American flag to ease Atlantic travel and invites American mediation with Britain.
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Germany Rejects US Demands Over Lusitania Sinking
Berlin replies to the American note delivered to Ambassador Gerard outlining Germanys pledge to avoid attacking neutral ships but asserting its right to target contraband on American traded vessels. Washington considers proposals unsatisfactory and incompatible with US rights and safety guarantees for neutral shipping.
Carranza Plans Return to Power as Wilson O.K. Looms
Carranza allies anticipate formal recognition by President Wilson after the recapture of Mexico City. They expect a centralized civil government soon and promise large food distributions to famine areas. Villa and Zapata are reported to be in weak positions, with Gonzales loading 300 carloads of food to Mexico City for immediate relief.
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Plan for Unemployed Promotes Land Credit and Easy Payments
An inter-departmental committee named by Interior Secretary Lane and Labor Secretary Wilson works on a plan to finance workers who want to take up farm land. A full programme with draft legislation will be prepared before Congress meets in December, as part of a rural credits bill the Administration will push.
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War News Briefs From Around The World
King George pledges British Navy strength to Jellicoe and other Allied notes report German steamers leaving Norway. Bomb warnings issued to ships while Italian workers join the front. Paris funds unfreezing for seized neutral cargoes and Sayville wireless station seized. Tornadoes and disasters strike Missouri to Ohio. Russian promises to Poland move forward. Haitian rebels clash with government near Cape Haitian.
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