Britain and Germany debate US entry after Wilson victory
London papers hail President Wilson's Senate victory as a turning point while warnings from German editors stress American sacrifice and potential harm. Editorials across Manchester Guardian and Times discuss national honor, US resolve, and possible impact on aid, trade, and future war costs.
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Watch on British Information Office for Shippers
Reports from Washington indicate officials have not consulted in detail on a proposed Information Office to inform American exporters about goods to neutral European markets. The department will withhold comment pending guidance from General Skinner in London, while unofficial contacts with British authorities are noted. In a separate item, Harvard observers report the discovery of a small comet by Neujmin, relayed via a telegram from Prof. Reackhning of the Imperial Observatory at Bulkewa.
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U Boats Could Cross Sea and Sink Ships in U S Harbors
A naval expert predicts German submarines will threaten U S harbors as a new campaign begins. He cites possible torpedo or mine attacks on coastal ships and foresees submarines roaming Atlantic lanes near New York Boston and Norfolk to sink belligerent vessels.
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Colorado Democrats Call Upon Congress to Support President
The Colorado State Democratic Committee voted unanimously to urge senators and representatives to back the President's current foreign policy. The resolution asserts Congress and the nation deserve unified support for the chief executive in handling foreign relations and calls Democrats to stand with him as American citizens.
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German Stand in Submarine War Sparks U S Policy Clash
Reports from Washington describe sharp tensions between President Wilson and Congress over warning Americans at sea and the Berlin memorandum. Germany defends its claim that belligerent armed merchant ships may be treated as warcraft, while Britain admits some armed ships have fired first. Public sentiment favors firm stance, with officials unlikely to retreat from the memorandum.
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Restitution League Urges Spain to Wipe Out Gibraltar Humiliation
A New York manifesto by the Gibraltar Restitution League calls on Spain to erase what it calls the humiliation of Britain’s flag at Gibraltar. It credits British action in 1895 and the Philippines to British intrigue and an admiral’s interference, urging Spaniards to remember those losses. The piece also covers Indiana Democrats planning to delay votes until their primaries and broader U S political maneuvering over submarine and diplomatic resolutions in Congress and the Senate.
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Japan denies backing of Philippine investments
Manila March 4 Japanese consul T Sugimura issued a statement denying any government involvement in extensive investments by Japanese nationals in the Philippines. The note says the investments were initiated by long resident Japanese merchants and that the government is not backing or interfering with Philippine affairs. It rejects rumors of any Japanese designs against the islands.
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Wilson’s Neutrality Policy Criticized in German Paper
Berlin reports the Lokal Anzeiger accuses President Wilson of defying sound sense by defending armed merchantmen and potentially aiding England. The article links Wilson’s letter to Stone with Germany’s submarine policy and questions whether the United States upholds neutrality or shifts toward assisting Allied warships. It argues Wilson may protect ships armed for offense and contradict international rules.
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No War If Three Die Attack President Policy
United Press reports a Senate debate on whether the United States should go to war over the Canopic liner incident. Senators Jones Cummins Hitch cock and Clapp assailed the administration policy while five others pressed silence as a means to curb further provocations. They argued American lives should not trigger war over what they call reckless bravado and a gag rule on debate.
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Scandinavian league discussed by Danish Swedish and Norwegian premiers
The Washington Post reports a planned Scandinavian league to uphold neutrality and pursue peace. Danish Swedish and Norwegian prime ministers will meet at Amalienborg palace on March 8 at the king’s invitation to seek friendly cooperation in maintaining Scandinavian neutrality.
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War Link to Irreligion Says Cardinal Bourne
London March 4 Cardinal Francis Bourne archbishop of Westminster writes in a Lenten pastoral that the world war stems from the rejection of Christianity not its failure. He warns England risks secular policies eroding Christ’s teachings while noting its historic revolt against Christianity in the sixteenth century and the rationalization that followed in many nations.
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Russian Girl Captures 20 German Troops in Courland Raid
A 17 year old Lett heroine rewards bravery after a German unit threatens her family. She poisons wine to incapacitate the guards, disarms the soldiers, and leads twenty German troops and one officer into custody, then escapes to a Siberian outpost. The Russian general commends her and she receives the St. George's cross.
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Lieutenant Kills 29 Germans in Hand-to-Hand Fight
Winnipeg born Lieutenant from Sixth Canadian infantry reportedly killed 29 enemy soldiers in a captured trench near Ypres during a February night assault. Captain Druary, returning to London, says Taylor will receive the Victoria Cross for bravery after recounting the brutal hand-to-hand fight and his emptied revolver.
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Paris in No Peril While Verdun Stands Says French Statesman
Paris reports that Verdun remains the key fortress as German forces press toward France. The French statesman notes Verdun’s defense exposes Paris to rear incursions, cites German willingness to end the war, and highlights Prussian troops as Verdun’s primary sacrifices. He also mentions rising German militarism and pressure to replace the chancellor with a militarist leader.
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Australia Bans Sale of American Typewriters
Australia, acting at Britain’s request, bans sale of a U S typewriter brand amid wartime fears the company ships to enemies. The firm denies the charges stating English rivals push it out with anti Allied claims under the trading with the enemy act. Existing stock and in transit machines may be sold, with six months’ supply preserved for Australia.
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Battle to the British Navy Is German Demand of Kiel Fleet
London reports mounting discontent in Germany over naval inertia as enraged newspapers urge Grand Admiral von Tirpitz to confront the British fleet. The Tageblatt warns Britain remains a formidable menace and Berlin must act to avert defeat, warning against mere posturing.
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Quarantine the war fever Morgenthau warns
In New York Henry Morgenthau ambassador to Turkey on leave urged merchants to inoculate the nation against war fever. He compared it to fighting infectious diseases and called for sobriety and sanity to prevent widespread agitation.
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