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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1915
Page
2
The article discusses Germany’s push to continue submarine warfare to halt American shipments and Britain’s commerce, arguing no justification is needed for the war zone and blockade. German leaders seek a modus vivendi with the United States despite jingoist pressures on both sides as public opinion shifts.
Copenhagen dispatch reports Count von Bernstorff’s emissary Dr. Meyer-Gerhard arriving in Copenhagen stating that naturalized Germans in the United States feel foremost that they are Americans. He argues general American opinion differs from telegram reports.
An AP report via Amsterdam quotes Dr Meyer Gerhard in a Frankfurter Zeitung interview arguing Berlin and Washington differ over the Lusitania issue due to domestic American politics. He says the clash between Wilson and Bryan originated from internal causes and notes a favorable mood toward peace and strong German-American unity.
Berlin reports the Vorwärts endorses Eugen Zimmermanns statements in the Lokal-Anzeiger that no Germans seek war with the United States and criticizes Count Reventlow for alleging American pressure to drive wartime conflict. The piece notes counterarguments from the Vossische Zeitung and Lokalanzeiger on arms shipments to Allies and calls for calm in Germany U S ties.
Special to The New York Times from Washington June 16 1915 William J Bryan predicts an international conference after the war to revise rules of international law He hails President Wilson as mediator and argues neutrality burdens and financial strains on neutral nations amid the global conflict He notes the United States composite foreign born population and the deep impact of the war on American economy and policy.
Washington reports Ambassador Gerard delivered his first formal notes on how the last U S message to Germany was received in Berlin. Officials say the reaction was friendly and courteous with a possibility for oral negotiation. Meyer-Gerd in Norway arrival noted as potential step toward amicable adjustment.
Albert Ballin, director of Hamburg American Line, a friend of the German Emperor, has advised the Emperor to maintain peace with the United States in a dispatch from Copenhagen via London dated Thursday June 17. The message stresses avoiding a break with Washington and preserving calm relations.
The nation presents itself as a neutral head among belligerents, pledging patience and self restraint. It claims a unique chance to act as peacemaker and mediator, predicting a historic blessing for the President when mediation begins.
Josephine Weir, who filed with the State Department a German embassy affidavit claiming Lusitania was armed, testified before a Federal Grand Jury. Others involved included Adolf Mittelacher, Gertrude Weir, two Neutrality Squad customs inspectors, and Captain William M. Offley said Heinz Hardenberg did not evade arrest.
Cologne Gazette prints Prof Philip Zorn article accusing President Wilson and the American government of neutrality fraud. He asserts U S arms supplies to enemies prolonged the war and demands justice and respect for international rights while denouncing Wilson.
Four women delegates from the Women's Peace Congress at The Hague arrive in Petrograd to preach peace amid war. The Bourse Gazette brands their mission as futile mockery, while one member named MacMillan is described as both British and American.
Exchange Telegraph reports from Amsterdam that Count Zeppelin is seriously ill with bronchitis and confined to bed in Stuttgart. He has missed an appointment to visit Imperial Headquarters.
A Hague dispatch cites the Vossische Zeitung noting ample cotton for military needs in Germany while textile use may be restricted. The report emphasizes strategic stock adequacy even as civilian production declines.
The Wico and Cushing from Philadelphia to Scandinavian ports with petroleum were allowed to proceed after manifests matched information sent to Britain. The F. J. Lisman consignments from New York to Rotterdam were ordered reassigned to the Netherlands Overseas Trust. The Leelanaw cotton bound for Russia was reordered via Trondhjem to meet Britain’s objection to Swedish cotton exports. no release for the Leelanaw has been made yet.
London reports Lord Mersey signaling the Lusitania inquiry may end soon as testimony focuses on the ship’s speed at attack and the lack of escort destroyers. Witnesses note only one drill and crew training concerns while officials discuss coal use, boiler status, and captain’s discretion amid wartime warnings.
Reports say British French and Russian diplomats were notified that Dr Meyer Gerhard could travel to Europe unmolested, with Bryan's signature certified by Allied ambassadors. The White House and Red Cross deny any hoax. Details of Alfred Meyer and possible impersonation remain unclear as investigations continue.
Captain Emil Hecker and Dr Friedrich Edler refute stories that Dr Meyer Gerhard is a impostor or decoy, affirming the Red Cross official came to the United States on a genuine mission and sailed unaccompanied. German consul role calls the reports absurd and without truth.
London reports government will not compel conscription for war factories. Volunteering pools will staff munitions plants, with profits capped and wages overseen by a tribunal. Aimed to finance war via a higher income tax and a tax on war profits, per The Times.
London editorial calls for budget restraint as it condemns escalating outlays for the improvised army. The Morning Post argues for tighter control of war expenditures amid Britain's extended conflict.
The piece questions wartime expenditures including recruitment ads and rifle contracts. It argues that billions are spent daily on ill considered orders and urges the new government to audit contracts and adopt a rational defense strategy to avoid waste and prolonged conflict.
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