Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 98, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 24 April 1916 — GERMAN NEWSPAPERS ARE CALM IN CRISIS [ARTICLE]

GERMAN NEWSPAPERS ARE CALM IN CRISIS

Germans, However, Take Grave View of Situation —Press Advises Public to Keep Quiet. The German tone since the receipt of the American note is one of calmness and the press, while regarding the situation as serious, urges the public to withhold comment. The newspapers unite in showing confidence in the German government and express confidence that it will act along lines of national dignity and respect for neutral rights and international law as well as for vital German interests. The feeling prevails there that President Wilson has not been fair in demanding that submarine warfare against the enemies of Germany cease and failing to do anything to stop the English blockade against Germany with a view of starving the Germans. Response to the note is expected within a few days.