President to Meet German Ambassador Over Lusitania
President will meet Count von Bernstorff by noon for talks on the Lusitania dispute and German submarine warfare. Officials expect Germany to clarify its stance after the May 15 note while urging restraint and seeking to avoid a break in relations.
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Translation Discrepancies Over Lusitania Note Released
State Department compared official and press translations of the German note. Officials say wording differs yet meaning stays the same regarding Lusitania arms. Berlin replies defend gun on board and cites British actions and policy in maritime war.
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Cabinet Split Denied Over German Crisis Reports
President Wilson faced rumors of a Cabinet split over the German situation with Bryan for peace at any price and Garrison Lane favoring drastic measures. Tumulty dismissed the claims as false while noting the note to Germany reflected try to avoid war yet threaten severance of relations if torpedoing continued. Governor of New Jersey criticized Germany for delaying a direct answer regarding torpedoing of American ships.
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Denmark urged to halt war ten days for peace conference
A dispatch from Charles Arthur Carlisle urges Denmark to invite a conference in Copenhagen with three representatives from each government. The aim is to halt hostilities for ten days to pursue world peace.
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Griggs Attacks Reply In May 31 Address
Special to The New York Times reports Paterson New Jersey on May 31 where John W. Griggs United States Attorney General under President McKinley and formerly accuses an unidentified opponent in a political reply. The brief item notes Griggs involvement in the national political scene and hints at ongoing discourse in New Jersey.
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Usher Sees Germany Aiming To Draw U S Into War
Roland G. Usher professor of history at Washington University argues Germany could gain by provoking war with the United States. He says US ammunition shipments to the Allies would cease if war breaks out and Germany could inflame public opinion with diplomatic replies to the Lusitania incident.
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German reply to US note on Lusitania paves time gains
London papers condemn Germany for evading the main issue by arguing about whether Lusitania carried contraband or was armed. Editors say the note delays action, while President Wilson faces a choice between action or yielding to lies. British outlets stress the danger to American citizens and urge a firm American response.
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Wilson Urges Duty in Nationwide Speech at Cemetery
President Wilson urged citizens to act on daily duty rather than boast. Marines escorted him to the Maine Memorial, where the 264 sailors died in Havang Harbor. Secretary Daniels and others spoke on sacrifice and patriotism as the ceremony ended with taps and a 21-gun salute.
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German Politeness Highlighted in Bernhard Note
London May 31 German press commentary stresses the politeness of Germanys reply to the American note. Georg Bernhard in the Vossisch Zeitung argues the German response would have been thoroughly ratified if the tone had been sharper.
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Protests and Claims Over Lusitania Disaster Accountability
A sharp protest argues the US will accept Germanys Lusitania facts and hold Cunard Line responsible for the disaster rather than lodge further protests with Germany. The piece frames Cunard as the party bearing primary liability while suggesting wartime rhetoric.
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Bishop Brent Urges Action in Manila Address
In a Memorial Day speech in Manila Bishop Brent argues nations must defend their convictions and not tolerate molestation. He warns neutrality without force is unacceptable and urges bold, decisive conduct to avoid catastrophe, stating inaction can be the most pernicious form of action.
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