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Germany Rejects US Demand Submarine War Cease
Berlin May 30 German government responds to US note on submarine warfare. It insists neutral ships with no hostilities are spared and cites cases like Cushing Gulf light and Lusitania. It accuses Britain of misidentification and flag abuse and argues Lusitania carried ammunition and Canadian troops, justifying self defense. It notes prior mediation offers by the United States and Britain's rejection.
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Berlin
Gerard
Cushing
Gulflight
International Commission of Inquiry
United States
Lusitania
Admiralty
London