Germany United States negotiations on Lusitania note progress
Diplomatic circles report growing confidence that the May 12 American note will be followed by a brief, strong American position. Germany seeks a conciliatory response while press and officials note the Nebraskan torpedoing and the Lusitania’s unarmed status. Count von Bernstorff aims to learn Washington’s stance and preserve peace through international law.
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Lusitania
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German admit vessel Gulflight attack was a mistake
Washington May 31 The German government officially admitted the attack on the American steamer Gulflight by a German submarine was a mistake. The admiralty chief said the commander mistook a British vessel for the Gulflight, not noticing the American flag until after firing. Two crew members died. the captain died next day from heart trouble. Germany will offer damages without price court action.
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Berlin writers hail Germanys Lusitania reply as firm but calm
Berlin newspapers carry the German note to Washington on the Lusitania crisis. Naval expert Perdus of Berliner Tageblatt approves the tone, saying Germany will continue submarine warfare unless Britain adheres to the London Declaration. Count von Reventlow warns against misreading the reply as weakness. The press contrasts European diplomacy norms with American interpretive standards.
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Europe
German Note Sparks Cautious U S Jangle Over Gulf Case
Competing U S and German press accounts assess Berlin’s preliminary note on the Gulf of Mexico incident. Newspapers portray Germany as seeking evidence, offering tempered, friendly tone, while some call the reply an opening for further discussion, not admission of guilt.
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German note draws mixed U S responses across papers
Amid tangled reports the American note prompts varied editorials. Papers deride the German reply as evasive while urging strict accountability and prompt action to defend neutral rights and reparations.
Fear for Belgians If U S Enters War
London May 9 1 The future of the American Relief Commission is debated across England with war entry raising fears that Belgium may starve. Hoover chairman of the commission declined to speak on the subject though he signals grave concern over the humanitarian outlook if America joins the war.
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Britain Seeks Strong Stand As US-German Crisis Grows
London May 1 The crisis between America and Germany deepens with expectations of U.S. entry into the war. German replies are deemed unsatisfactory and likely aimed at delaying action. Reports describe the sinking of the Dixiana and the Megantic and debate whether Lusitania’s loss justified by armament claims. Editorials in multiple papers condemn Germany while Reuters notes Wilson’s firm stance against submarine warfare and risks to American lives.
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Gardner says Wilson must push war action now
In Salem Massachusetts Memorial Day remarks Augusts Gardner urges President Wilson to call an extra session of Congress and seek a declaration of war unless Germany backs down. He argues the United States must stand firm against strong nations or face worldwide contempt.
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Germans Sink Six Ships While Preparing No to War
London reports a busy German submarine activity as Germany replies to the Washington note on the Lusitania. Sunk vessels include Ethiope Tullochmoor Glenlee and Mara with six large ships lost and six crews killed. The Ping Sues escaped to Plymouth after double attacks.
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New York Editors Clash Over Note on German Crisis
Editorials from The Herald The Sun The World and The New York American debate Germanys note in the Lusitania crisis. They urge international conference or firm US stand defending neutral rights, with sharply varied views on German actions and US policy nationally.
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British ship losses total 130 as submarines sink 62
London May 81 An Admiralty statement lists 56 merchant ships sunk by enemy cruisers 12 by mines and 62 by submarines a total 130. Eighty three fishing craft lost of which 24 were sunk by mines Since January 27 submarine attacks on merchant shipping 59 merchant vessels and 31 fishing craft have been sunk In tonnage terms Britain has lost 458 006 tons of merchant shipping and 13 585 tons of fishing craft
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