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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1915
Page
1
The speech argues there is value in being right without force and that America should lead not by fighting but by peaceful influence. Wilson urges a distinct American consciousness that unites mankind through uplifting passions instead of strife.
President Wilson addressed 4,000 naturalized Americans in Philadelphia on May 10, signaling the possible U S course amid the Lusitania disaster. He urged peace as a healing force, warned against fighting for glory, and stressed that America must model humanity while guiding nations away from jealous camps. Applause and patriotic displays accompanied his remarks as he spoke of citizenship and unity beyond birth groups.
Official Washington weighs President Wilsons plan for a peace more honorable than war as nations question Americas role in global service. Secretary Bryan releases Bernstorffs note of regret over Lusitania casualties while Germany blames Britain for starving civilians. A German reply to Gerard may follow.
Berlin cables its message to Washington asserting Germany’s condolences for American lives lost aboard the Lusitania while blaming Britain for submarine war and ship armedness. It notes England’s warnings and claims the vessel carried contraband and war material. The note laments American trust in English promises over German warnings.
London May 1 British policy shifts to arm merchant ships and speed up gun provisioning. The sinking of the Tasitania has prompted action. The government will likely seek talks with Washington on regulations for armed merchantmen entering American ports.
A Texas envoy reports that Carranza Villa and other Mexican leaders cannot restore order, warning that US watchful waiting risks intervention and war. Secretary Bryan backs a radical policy shift to end the chaos engulfing Mexico.
In the British Commons Winston Churchill said a board of trade inquiry will probe the Lusitania sinking. He refused to reveal naval patrol details citing public safety and the scope of Lord Mersey's forthcoming inquiry. He stated the admiralty could not provide destroyer escorts for mail and passenger ships.
A Basle dispatch reports many American citizens, chiefly business men, are arriving there from Germany to await developments in the United States and Germany relations.
Article outlines U S policy aimed at promoting humanity and peace, with Germany showing sympathy and the Lusitania captain testifying. Reports on inability to escort British liners and implications for naval strategy.
The captain testified that he followed Admiralty orders and wireless warnings about submarines. Queenstown prepared to bury its dead as coroner inquiries reference British officials. A jury accuses Germany of wholescale murder while survivors describe torpedo strikes and the ship's final moments.
The coroner's jury in Kinsdale Ireland on May 10 1915 finds the Lusitania victims died from prolonged immersion after the torpedoing miles southwest of Old Head of Kinsale on May 7. It accuses Germany of wholesale murder and holds its officers the car emperor and government responsible, with condolences to relatives Cunard United States citizens.
At Kinsale Ireland coroner Horgan and a jury found the German Kaiser and government responsible for wholesale murder in the Lusitania sinking. They faulted two torpedoes and praised Irish and British steadiness amid disaster. Captain Turner denied armed ship threats as the inquest returns the only possible guilty verdict. CONTINUED ON TENTH PAGE.
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