20 May 1915
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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1915
Page
1
Berlin reports express hope that Washington will overlook blockading tactics and avoid war, while US note tensions rise. German officials insist the submarine war will continue, and public sentiment remains cautiously calm as Italy’s entry looms. Ambassador Gerard urges caution as Americans debate safety and loyalty.
German newspapers front pages unite to condemn U.S. protest against the Lusitania sinking. They claim neutrals risk war by entering the war zone and insist the United States bears responsibility if munitions were aboard. The Berliner Tageblatt dismisses Washington's note as inadequate and deceitful.
Cardiff reports the British steamer Drumcree was torpedoed off the Cornish coast and again near the English Channel. Norwegian rescuers saved all aboard after a second torpedo sank the Drumcree. The Dumfries was torpedoed near Heartland Point with all hands saved. The trawler Lucerne was sunk forty miles off Rattray Head.
The British government moves to clear U S cargo seizures in Polish waters amid American protests. Ambassador Page pressed the Foreign Office as Washington seeks a prompt decision on about 400 seized shipments valued at 320 million. Britain is buying many cargoes, especially cotton, to reimburse shippers and end the disputed seizures.
Special to The New York Times from Philadelphia May 1 describes Captain Lars Larsen Herland's account of the April 21 bombing of the American steamer Cushing. The German airmen sought the funnel and engine room near Antwerp and the North Hinder Lightship, clearly targeting the United States ship with identifiable markings.
Washington reports no protest note to Britain has been drafted or sent over how the Admiralty handles American cargo detained at British ports. State Department says no general protest is warranted now, though efforts continue to resolve specific cases and ease dispositions of ships and cargoes.
A Paris correspondent reports on French gun production at Le Creusot and Bourges. He describes two new French artillery types, their sizes, secrecy, and the scale of staffing across Schneider works and government arsenals. The article notes guards, passes, and a zeppelin defense, with details on explosive manufacture and factory operation around the war effort.
London press notes a broad cabinet reshuffle expected under Prime Minister Asquith with new ministries to form by June and Sir Edward Grey remaining foreign secretary. The piece details war office issues, supply demands, and Churchill’s role at the Admiralty amid Dardanelles and munitions tensions, with confirmation of a national ministry plan and changes to key posts.
London reports indications Italy will join the Entente within hours. Sonnino and the cabinet discuss Austrian concessions while Count Cadorna arrives near Vicenza. Italy imposes military rail control, prevents travel near lines, and threatens imprisonment for tunnel or bridge breaches as mobilization expands.
May 19 dispatch reports Italian frontier towns Udine Belluno Verona Brescia and provinces under military control with trains loaded with guns horses troops ammo and provisions. Citizens shelter troops while officers requisition lodging and meals as Italy readies elite units, siege guns, machine guns, and new carriages amid Venice Florence and Naples defensive preparations.
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