Bartholdt backs Bryan peace policy in inquiry stance
Ex congressman Bartholdt, in a May 31 statement from St Louis, says Bryan's treaties with over twenty nations set a path to pursue the crisis with Germany through investigation before any force. He cites an earlier Brussels plan and asserts the need for a joint State Department inquiry and no sword until the one-year period after investigation begins. He warns against backing down from the policy.
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Canadian Editors Denounce German Reply to Wilson Note
Canadian editors condemn Germany for evading key issues in its reply to President Wilson. The Toronto Mail calls the answer a mere evasion while The News labels it a German lie. The Telegram accuses Berlin of insulting American intelligence and aims to misinform the German public.
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Ontario
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Toronto Mail
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United States
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Four more Lusitania victims returned from Liverpool for interment
Five coffins arrived on the White Star liner Lapland at West Nineteenth Street pier. After customs checks the undertakers removed the enshrouded remains. Names listed include Mrs Frances King of New York Mrs Stewart Mason of Boston Mrs Catherine Willey of Lake Forest George R Copping of Toronto and Percy W Seecombe of Peterborough New Hampshire with one cremated in England.
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Lapland
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New York
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Boston
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Sir Edward Grey to Rest as Foreign Secretary
London report says Sir Edward Grey must pause duties to rest his eyes. Lord Crewe to assume charge of foreign affairs by order of Premier Asquith, with Marquis of Lansdowne agreeing to assist.
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Edward Grey
Lord Crewe
Asquith
Great Britain
Marquis of Lansdowne
Opinions of Governors and Senators on Germany Note
Governors and senators respond to President Wilson on Germanys Lusitania note. Many praise the Presidents stance, while urging Germany to clarify its position and avoid war.
Governors Press Neutrality in War Debate
South Carolina Governor Richard Manning voices calm acceptance of the President's actions and urges patience while maintaining national honor. Wisconsin Governor Emanuel Philipp argues for strict neutrality and opposes entering the European conflict to avoid unnecessary loss of life and treasure.
Governors Stance Warns Against Hasty War Action
Colorado Governor George A Carlson urges restraint amid Europe’s hysteria and calls for unity behind national officials. He says war should only come if every effort for honorable peace fails and wishes public opinion to favor measured action and patience.
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George A. Carlson
Colorado
North Carolina Governor's reaction to Germany note
Raleigh May 31 Locke Craig governor urges prompt protection of American lives and interests amid German submarine warfare. He says the government should define its aims under international law and warns against war unless passengers can be safely warned.
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Raleigh
N. C
Germany
Locke Craig
North Carolina
German Note Reply Evasive in Salem Opinion
Salem observer says the German note of reply is highly unsatisfactory and smacks of evasion, reflecting disappointment in its tone and content. The brief remark suggests concern over the response's firmness and clarity on key issues.
Governors Comment on German Note and Lusitania Policy
Oregon Governor James Witilycombe urges calm patience while backing Wilson on prompt reparation and ship safety. Connecticut Governor Marcus Holcomb says Berlin note evasive, while New Mexico Governor McDonald condemns submarine warfare against unarmed ships and noncombatants. The three officials press humane conduct in wartime diplomacy.
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Germany
Wilson
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Oregon
Idaho Governor Sees Hope in German Note on War Harships
Idaho Governor M. Alexander praises the German note for a friendly tone toward the United States. He says the state will not press beyond national honor and trusts President Wilson to preserve American honor without resorting to war or sacrificing the nation.
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Idaho
Wilson
M. Alexander
Kansas backs Wilson as German reply deemed evasive
TOPEKA Kan May 31 The German reply is evasive and far from satisfactory. The people of this state believe President Wilson stated the case clearly and fairly in his May 13 message and will not back down from that position Kansas has entire confidence in the President and will stand by him through every emergency Arthur Capper Governor of Kansas.
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Topeka
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Wilson
Kansas
Arthur Capper
Senators Unresponsive Says Lodge Comment in Nahant
Massachusetts Senator J C Lodge criticizes the German note in Nahant saying it fails to meet the President’s May 15 demand and urges the President to reply and act while he avoids discussing the German note’s details until the President acts.
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Senate
J. C. Lodge
Massachusetts
State leader defers view on Germany note to President
In May 1915 an Oregon official says he cannot judge Germany's note to the President without full diplomatic knowledge. He praises the President as fearless and patriotic and trusts his eventual policy will protect U S honor and citizens. He urges leaving the delicate situation to the President.
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Ore
Germany
Lusitania
Wii
United States
Portland
Letter argues for presidential independence in decision making
A letter from J. R. Thornton former Louisiana senator urges the president to consider external expressions but make his own decision. Thornton expresses confidence the president will decide properly and receive national support.
Absurd Trifling With America In Helena Report
Absurd remarks attributed to German friends in Montana draw regret as the Helena dispatch notes a trivial episode. The brief item comments on perceived folly in diplomatic circles and its impact on U.S. German relations. The report emphasizes the need for prudent conduct amid cross cultural tensions in May.
Senator Stone Comments on German Reply to Wilson Note
ST LOUIS Missouri May 31 Senator William J Stone chairman of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations says the difficult problems facing the United States will be solved by President Wilson in a manner satisfactory to the majority of citizens Let the President Decide Fort Worth Texas May 31 Senator Morris Sheppard from Texas says all comment should be reserved until the President decides on the next step
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Congress
Wilson
Springfield
Germany
Lusitania
L. Y. Sherman
Ilinois
Stonsa
Swanston
Wyo
Clarence D. Clark
Wyoming
ST. Louis
William J. Stone
Missouri
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Fort Worth
Texas
Morris Sheppard
German Note Hints Swift Settlement of Cushing and Gu
Carrollton Illinois May 31 The German note indicates a speedy satisfactory settlement of the Cushing and Gu flight cases will soon be made The note is not final as to the Lusitania While the position taken by the German Government is a distinct disappointment its final decision may be satisfactory It is not possible for us to recede from the position taken in our note Representative Henry T Rainey warns the final German decision must be satisfactory
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Cal
United States
Germany
England
John D. Works
California
Carrollton, Lll
Henry T. Rainey
Congress
Germany's note seen as not final by Lima group
In Lima Ohio on May the German note is not final and may invite diplomatic adjustment. It suggests reconsidering methods of warfare and proposed negotiations between Germany and England.
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Lima
Ohio
Germany
England
D. Fess
Congress
Gardner argues for war declaration if Germany refuses
A. P. Gardner from Hamilton Massachusetts asserts that the United States must take a strong stand or risk world and national discredit. He claims President Wilson should call Congress and seek a declaration of war if Germany does not yield, as breaking relations would be inadequate.
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Mass
Germany
Wilson
Congress
A. P. Gardner
German note on Lusitania sinking stance unclear
The German Government's note offers no definite position on the Lusitania sinking issue. The President has all the facts and knows best how to secure full recognition of American rights, according to Robert J. Bulkley.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Robert J. Bulkley
Congress
Ger man note criticized as evasive and controversial
In New Castle Wyoming on May 31, F. W. Mondell Representative in Congress says the German note is insultingly evasive and impudent, calling for a definite prompt answer to clear the propositions in the President's note.
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Wyo
F. W. Mondell
Congress
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