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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1916
Page
3
Veterans of both houses recall the Spanish American War anniversary as President McKinley urged Cuban independence and U S action. Congress debated war powers, diplomacy exhausted, and the roal debate tied to Cuba, Spain, and American rights.
Readouts from congressional members show diverse views on the Presidents message on Germany submarine warfare. Senators and representatives express support or caution, praising restraint while noting the need for neutral rights and possible action if further provoked.
A discussion of political crisis over WWII style conscription echoes British politics. Asquith supporters claim unity against dissolution of the coalition, amid labor pressure for secret parliamentary sessions on recruitment figures. Possible outcomes include reassembling a liberal labor cabinet or calling a general election. Lords debate on extending conscription to married men continues after adjournment.
A compilation of editorials from major papers including New York American, New York Tribune, Milwaukee Sentinel, Philadelphia Public Ledger, and Cincinnati Enquirer weighing President Wilsons submarine note to Germany. They urge decisive action backed by force, advocate mediation, and critique German responses and British blockade. The collection highlights a shift toward a firm American stance on neutral rights and war end goals.
Special to The Washington Post New York April 19 Viereck editor of the Fatherland says Mr Wilson's Congress speech saved the tottering Asquith cabinet and that England plans conscription. He accuses Wilson of seeking war and argues a dramatic embassy breach was worse than Germany's offenses while noting a break with Germany may come on the Lusitania sinking anniversary.
The Young Women's Christian Association will grant a $30 scholarship to the top girl student in public schools for the last two scholarship reports of the 1915-1916 school year. The board of education met at Franklin School to announce the award and conduct routine matters. Also noted were cadet use of the White Tot, kindergarten convention travel, and staff changes across several schools.
Representative Ben Johnson chairs the House District committee and introduces a bill after conferences with the Retail Merchants Association. The measure aims to curb fake auctions and is placed on the unanimous consent calendar, seen as leading toward law. The bill stems from sustained agitation by the association and its allies.
Mrs. Robert Russell and Miss Flore Wilson hosted a small card party yesterday afternoon at their Highlands apartment. Guests include Mrs. George von J Mayer and Mrs. William J Boardman who leased Windecliffe in Manchester as a summer residence for the Argentine ambassador. Colonel George B Duncan expects his sisters and Ja Algernon Daingerfeld from New York to visit for several weeks. Miss Frances Louise Evarts hosts Miss Mildred Newcomb Wilson this week, with Wilson the Columbia University student and granddaughter of Mrs. Newcomb and the late Rear Admiral Simeon FE Newcomb.
Mr and Mrs Sands return home after a New York visit. Archibald McCrea of Brunswick Hall Lawrenceville Virginia and their party stayed at the Willard. Judge and Mrs Burke of Seattle, Mr and Mrs Hale of New York, Dr Sim on Flexner, and Mr and Mrs Bagley of Atlanta also arrived yesterday. Charlotte Stevens, once linked to Gen Butler, attends DAR sessions as a charter member and guest of Mrs Lea. John Watt Kearney of Virginia is in the capital for a few days at the Shoreham. Others include H W Maxwell family of Glen Cove on their way home from White Sulphur Springs.
Report from April 1 cites Lieut Amith and others describing fifteen metal fragments found in the wreck, aligned with a heavy external blow to the vessel just ahead of the bridge. Officers conclude the debris proves German torpedo involvement, with identified fragments from engine valves to the steel warhead.
Special to The Washington Post Chicago German papers condemn U S policy over U boats and munitions sales. Illinois Staats-Zeitung calls Wilson humane yet ultimatum threatening, Abend Post warns break with Germany is likely, Presse challenges American public and Wilson to answer if more Americans die from submarines than Germans by bullets.
Government notes and affidavits assert the Sussex was torpedoed by a German submarine without warning, the attack occurring near Bull Rock Bank at 355 p m central European time, with the torpedo striking the forepart and wrecking the ship beyond the first water-tight bulkhead.
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