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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1915
Page
1
President Wilson declares readiness to act and speak firmly on Kaiser's actions, urging a common cause with the people. He asserts democratic strength lies in unity and warns of consequences if aggression continues, while noting England’s Lusitania crisis and the need for decisive policy.
President Wilson spoke to veterans at the amphitheater in Arlington Cemetery honoring dead from the Civil War and Spanish American War. He urged looking to national will for guidance amid crisis and noted democracy thrives on untrammeled public opinion guiding leaders. He recalled Lincoln and the Maine Memorial ceremony, then reflected on the war’s lasting impact, especially the rebirth of national consciousness.
Washington May 31 official German note text released detailing U S action basis. The note differs in phrasing from the prior dispatches but not in substance. An omission of the word undoubtedly on Lusitania guns suggests Germany questioned the note's authenticity.
In New Payen Connecticut on May 81 Taft commented that Germany’s reply is irresponsive and inconclusive. He said the reply shows no clear stance and offers no decisive action. Taft’s remark reflects skepticism about Germany’s willingness to engage constructively with President Wilson’s position.
London reports say Zeppelins neared Ramsgate and Brentwood and fired near-outlying districts of London. Fire reports mount but connections uncertain. The Era Press Bureau urged no potentially sensitive location details be published until Admiralty updates.
Columbia University and Sing Sing prison plan joint educational reclamation for inmates. Led by Prof Hillegas and Dr James Egbert, the program envisions primary through college courses, with university professors teaching and preparing staff to run nationwide prison education directors. Authority figures include Thomas Mott Osborne and Dean Russel, aiming to begin within weeks.
Memorial Day crowds bear witness to veterans from the Grand Army of the Republic in a bright sunlit procession. A U S Army official urges stronger defense, while editorials from Philadelphia to Boston condemn Germany’s Lusitania reply as an insult and a quibble, urging decisive action or firm restraint.
Washington on Memorial Day notes indicate President Wilson will pursue a firm course in the international crisis. He plans a pointed note to Germany demanding strict accountability for all high seas violations and asserts the United States will act if necessary to defend humanity and international law.
Washington May 31 A group of senators and representatives say an extra session may be needed if diplomatic relations with Germany are broken. They warn the U S is not ready for war and urge quick preparations in case Germany refuses Wilson's demands.
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