THE STTOTAY ORFGONIAN. rOTtTXAXD. JULY 11, 1915. 3 AMERICAN EDITORS COMMENT ON REPLY Tenor of German Note Is Generally Regarded" as Evasive of Issue. DESIRE FOR DELAY SEEN Gravity of Situation Recognized, Together With Heavy Responsi bility Now Resting on President Wilson. The German reply to the United Etates was the subject of editorial com ment by leading newspapers through out the country. There was a disposi tion to regard it as not meeting the Issue, as indicating a desire for fur ther delay, and as ignoring the main contention made in the American de mands. The gravity of the situation thus created is recognized, together with the grave responsibility resting on President Wilson in the crisis. Excerpts follow: New York. Globe Germany's reply to the second Lusitania note Is as un- satisfactory as her reply to the first. There is evasion of the simple Issue as to whether Germany Intends to vio late international law when the viola tion means the death of American cit izens. The failure of Germany, al though twice interrogated, to make a definite disclaimer of such purpose, is most discouraging to all who have labored to preserve unimpaired the his toric good relations between Germany and the United States. New York Evening Sun The German reply to President Wilson's remon strances against the abomination of submarine raiding as practiced by the Kaiser's navy would be a climax of impudence if it were not a marvel of fatuity. ABiwfr Regarded mm Defiant. New York Herald Stripped of Us cant about "humanity" ... of Its prating about Germany's previous con tentions in behalf of "abolishment 6f the right of capture" . '. ." of its tirade against Great Britain, and Its " alto gether specious contentions with re gard to the Lusitania, the German an swer to the United States is one of defiance. New York Evening Post The Ger man reply will require action by our Government. This need not be hasty, but It should be definite. That the President can retreat from nis position as to certain acts of the German, which are the acts of outlaws, is Impossible. How. best to maintain that position is the grave duty, laid upon him. St. Louis Post-Dispatch -No matter how profoundly one may sympathize with Germany In her present situation with regard to ocean trade, it is im possible "to accept either the reasoning or the terms of , the imperial govern ment's note to Our Government. The German government abandons law, logic and ethics In her treatment of the United States. We have confi dence In President Wilson's Insight and Judgment. We believe he will find a way to compel respect for American rights And protection for American Jives and property from lawless de struction. Civilization hangs in the balance. A merle Auk a o "PVi vHegeM." Chicago Heraitl The German gov ernment practically affirms that be cause of its wrongs at the hands of the British government the rights of Americans and other neutrals have ceased to exist. For the abandonment . of these rights it offers certain privi leges. The American people are not asking favors or "privileges" from the German or any other government. Chicago Tribune The German reply offers a modus vivendi by which safe passage of Americans in the war zone can be assured. There is, we are con- naent. no disposition to undertake a war for the sake of enforcing a right whose exercise we can enjoy by any reasonable concession. There is no dis position among the people generally to take up arms for the right of Amer icans to travel on ships conveying am munition to belligerents, if a fair al ternative in fact exists. Atlanta Journal If this be Ger many's conclusive reply to the United States, the time is not distant when diplomatic relations between the two countries must cease. Germany's lat est note is not an answer to America's demands, it is simply a stolid evasion of those demands. Charleston (S. C Evening Post The next commun' ation from Wash ington probably will be a penultimate address. From that point the issue will be within the control of Germany. An other Lusitania incident would mean war. Savannah (Ga.) Press Germany In her last note asks us to do too much. She seeks to put us in a position of showing special favoritism to her in the clearing of ships from American ports, and this we cannot agree to do. Reparation and Apology Lacking. ' Chicago-. Journal The German note Just received In Washington is one of the most insolent and evasive messages ever addressed by the government of one great nation to that of another. It fails to offer any reparation or apology for the killing of Americans on the Lusitania and other vessels. Clearly the Jingo, Reventlow brand of "states manship" is in command. It remains to be seen whether President Wilson can discover any peaceful method of making such Jingoes respect American rights. San Francisco Chronicle From o much as has been made public, the Im portant point is that there is an entire absence of the belligerent spirit. With this in mind, if it is found that Ger many is asking us to abridge certain of our rights on the high seas, wt ought to be able to argue that issue without any indulgence in remarks calculated to arouse international animosity. . Milwaukee Sentinel As a specific reply to specific requests, it is more open and satisfactory than the evasive and cavalier British memorandum in reply to American protests against what is virtually an embargo on ( American commerce. It is Incredible that, for a peaceable and reasonable Government like ours, capable of ap preciating the strain and exigencies of this unprecedented war for the very life of empires and of nations, cause of quarrel should lie in the German reply. "ote Falls to Meet laanea. Indianapolis News The note of the German government fails entirely to meet the issues. The note is disap pointing and discouraglngly unsatis factory. Philadelphia Evening Telegraph The reply cannot but be regarded as unsatisfactory and its proposals will be regarded as impossible of accept ance. The evidence that Germany is continuing its play for delay is only too evident. Lousville Times Two months after the sinking of the Lusitania. Germany not only Ignores every request made for reparation but Imposes rules and regulations of its own making in dis regard of neutral rights and interna tional law with which no self-respect- ! SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF GERMAN AMBASSADOR WHO WENT TO BERLIN TO EXPLAIN AMERICAN SENTI MENT TOWARD DEMANDS OF GERMANY. f ' ' ' -'-- - - . .' ' fT""-. J - jr i r f- fV DR. MEYER - lng government can comply. It Js im possible to see how negotiations be tween the two governments can con tinue on this basis. It would seem that the time has come for Mr. Wilson to act. Des Moines Capital The point of im portance in connection with the latest German note is that it does not rep resent a "chip on the shoulder" atti tude. Des Moines Tribune Germany has decided that her submarine operations are important enough to risk adding the United States to the list of .her enemies. President Wilson will now have to decide how Important are the rights which he has set out- to main tain. That he will agree to the Ger man proposal la unlikely. Our honor has not been attacked by any agency that a duelist would recognize as composed in mind. To those who cry for war. the country should answer with an unequivocal no. Let those who feel' affronted go and enlist in the French army. Denver Post Germany's reply to America's demand In reference to sub marine warfare will be shocking to all" who love peace and right and Justice. It Is the extreme of arrogance, selfish ness and obstinacy. What Germany demands for herself she could at least be' willing to concede to others; but she never does. Her -demands are that Germany must survive, though it be necessary to destroy the entire world Oakland (CaL) Tribune The answer of the German government to Presl dent Wilson's note respecting the sink ing of the Lusitania will not be satis factory to the people or to the Govern ment of the United States. It merely acknowledges certain well - established rights which belong to neutral com merce, and denies others which are equally well established in interna tional law. - Seattle (Wash.) Intelligencer Von Jagow, politely evading the real Issue, presents Germany's case strongly. Germany craves this Nation's friend ship and respects the American flag. This is manifest. Hence an under standing should be reached without diplomatic breach. Tacoma (Wash.) Daily News Per haps we shall get better results from Germany when we shall have shown against England's vicious violation of sea rules the same animosity we have shown against Germany's vicious vio lations. - American Sentiment Misinterpreted. Helena (Mont.) Dally Record The German government has again misin terpreted American sentiment. It is behind President Wilson, and it has not changed In regard to the sinking of the Lusitania. Seattle (Wash.) Times America's stand Is clearly defined. The country must maintain it. To yield now In any degree would mean a loss of pres tige throughout the world. We have no fear that the President will yield. Butte (Mont.) Post With respect to the main point at issue, the Govern ment of the United States is practically at the point where it was before the first note was sent by the President. Anaconda (Mont.) Standard An en couraging feature is found in the tone of Germany's note, but, considered as a whole, the note is disappointing in the extreme. Spokane (Wash.) Chronicle The United States cannot now -afford to re cede from these demands. They were based, not only on international law and international precedent, but upon humanity and honor. Tacoma (Wash.) Ledger Wrongs done by Great Britain do not make wrongs done by Germany right, al though the note seems to have been written on this false assumption. The note is a plea in avoidance. In only one sentence does It attempt to meet the Issue of principle advanced.by the United States. So curt a dismissal of so large an issue smacks of defiance. Walla Walla (Wash.) Morning Union The proposition of Germany that she will not harm ships carrying the Amer ican flag and that if these cannot carry all the traffic ships flying other flsgs may be put In service. Germany agree ing not to harm them if properly des ignated, is something the American Na tion cannot accept without humiliation, and will not accept. Eugene (Or.) Register The note shatters all the fond hopes of a prompt and agreeable settlement of the diffi culties between United States and Ger many. It is a polite and roundabout, but none the less positive, refusal to accede to President Wilson's demand. It is wholly disappointing. It expresses no regret for what has been done in the past and offers little hope for ne gotiations in the future. Spokane Spokesman-Review The German note Is intolerable. The United States, for the sake of National rights and safety and of international law and civilization, cannot even consider Germany's proposals. ' Bellingbam (Wash.) American Reveille There is nothing hostile In the German reply to the second Ameri can Lusitania note and it affords op portunity for a friendly adjustment; of the differences between the American idea and the German idea of the use of submarines. The note may not sat lsfy those who expected a humiliating reply, nor the Jingoist who hoped that some cause would present Itself whereby the United States would en- gage in war on the side of the allies. y - .w.- ... . - f J V - Photo by Bain News Service. GERHARD. NOTE HOT APPROVED Portlanders All Express Con fidence in President. NO APPREHENSION IS FELT German Reply to American Protect Regarded as Evasive or V n sat isfactory , but Ultimate .Agree ment Is Fully Kxpected. While expressing disappointment over the tenor of the latest German note In reply to the Amerlcin communications relative to the Lusitania Incident, prominent persons in Portland yester day felt no occasion for alarm over the situation. All declared themselves confident of the ability of President Wilson and Secretary Lansing to nandle the affair satisfactorily, and expected future In terchange of letters and messages ts result in a mutually satisfactory un derstanding and conclusion. Following are some of the comments by representative citizens and public officials: Judge Henry E. McGinn Give them a little more time to talk and to write letters and they'll get around to a set tlement all right. The situation seems to be more favorable now, although a lot of Issues remain yet to be disposed of. It is apparent, though, that both sides are working around toward an ultimate satisfactory termination of the whole controversy. Dr. t rank L. Lowland, pastor First Methodist Church All I can say is that I am very much disappointed in the note. But there, is no occasion to be alarmed. Ex-Senator C W. Fulton I gave rnv absolute approval to President Wilson's first note to Germany, and all that he needs to do now Is to stick to his guna. I believe that he will do this. Senator Harry Lane I haven't thought very much about the situation. Let President Wilson handle it. I be lieve he is able to do it satisfactorily. .x-enaior K. J. uurkett. of Nebras ka The note is rather disappointing In what It left out and .not very explicit in wnat it put in. . Altogether it la largely evasfve. However, the situa tion is not at all alarming. 1 think both sides' are 'merely sparring for more time, and that- they will ret around . to a .satisfactory understand ing eventually. President Wilson has handled the difficulty In what I be lieve is an excellent manner, and I trust that he will handle it satisfac torily to the end. Representative N. J. Sinnott I am confluent that the situation will be han dled successfully by President Wilson and his advisers at Washington. They nave maae good progress so far. and I think the situation is safe In their hands. Senator George E. Chamberlain I haven't had time to read over the note, but expect to give it careful study. I am, therefore, not ready to comment on It. ' Representative C. N. McArthur The German note does not seem to settle the misunderstanding 'between the two nations, but I believe it opens the way for further negotiations that will brinn- about satisfactory conclusions. I am sure President Wilson will uphold the rights and dignity of the American peo ple, yet avert serious trouble with Germany. SECRET OF MURDER TOLD f-QTitlTiurl From Kirwt Pair. thought -we - did not treat him right and said he would kill me." Mrs.' Porter said. "My sister took my part and. as he reached for his pistol, she shot him. Lark died with his head on my lap." About 20 years ago, Mrs. Porter said, the family became acquainted with Samuel Anderson, who now owns the farm near Slam, la., where the counter feiters burled the chest. Anderson heard of the burial of the money and that Mrs. Porter knew something about it. Anderson's son married Mrs. Por ter's daughter. Mrs. Porter says Anderson persuaded her to tell the secret to her husband. She says Anderson tried for 15 years to find the treasure chest and was not successful. Her story Is vouched for by the son. John Anderson. "It Is not true that I told . Frank James about the treasure chest." said Mrs. Porter. "I knew the James boys, but I never told them. I did not tell anybody but my husband, and that was 20 years ago." Mrs. Porter said that her sister Mat tie, after her trial and acquittal on the charge of having killed Jonathan Dark, married "Bob" Little, an Okla homa outlaw leader . and one-time member of the James gang. BERLIN EDITORS SEE PRACTICAL WAY OUT Reply to America Regarded as Offering Basis for Pre serving Friendship. "PEN HEROES" REBUKED Hope Expressed That United States Will "ApuTwiate Sacrifice Ger many Makes In Ue of Mot Effective Weapon." BERLIN, via London. July 10. A review of the opinions expressed by the Berlin press relative to the German reply to the American note concern ing the sinking of the Lusitania and Germany's submarine warfare shows shows that, aside from a few Irrecon cfbles, the newspapers generally ap prove the concession offered the United States. They seem to be sincerely desirous that a way may be found on this, or perhaps modified basis, to preserve the friendly relations with the United States' and satisfy the wishes of Amer ica and other neutral countries with out putting Into effect what would be virtually "a partial dlnarmanent of Germany In the midst of the war. The Tageblatt. the Lokal Anzeiger and the Morgen Post, representing three great Berlin press combinations, all point out with certain degree of satisfaction that the response will dis appoint a coterie of "heroes of the pen." who for weeks have been in sisting on an uncompromising answer and defiance of the United Slates. Pro sane I Rranrdeol aa Pra-tlaL "The question." says the Lokal An selger. "was not one of granting fa vors to British goods and Interests, but It was pooslble to give greater protection to the Justified niter est of neutrals without abandoning In prin ciple a method of naval warfare of demonstrably greatest efficiency against the Brttlrh enemy." The Lokal Anseiger and other papers therefore greet with satisfaction the German proposals, laying stress on the statement that they are. of a practical nature. The hope Is expressed that the United States "will consider and ap preciate the sacrifices whtch Germany makes In the use of this. Its moat ef fective weapon of war against Great Britain, for the sake of continued peace and friendship with the United States, and the fact that Germany's wishes re garding the non-transportation of con traband on protected ships were not even proponed as a condition, but aa an appeal to the fair play of the Ameri can people." GartrawaCa Difficulties Fewer. A general survey of the editorials would indicate that the government. If negotiations should continue, will have far less difficulty with the press In arranging a settlement along such lines than the publicity campaign of recent weeks promised. The Morgen Post's editorial begins with the words: "Warfare of subma rines goes on." "We wage It," the edi torial continues, "for the sake of main taining our national life. It la a battle for existence necessitated by self-defense. That is in brief the German answer." The Morgen Post praises the courte ous form of the answer and approves guardedly the concessions regarding ships carrying Americans. It says Ger many has granted all It could. "Keeling in the United States Is dif ferent than It was at the time of the Lusitania sinking, and President Wil son will have to s-itl.-fy this new feel 'ng In considering end snswerlng the present note. 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