Jasper County Democrat, Volume 18, Number 21, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 16 June 1915 — BERLIN PRESS DIVIDED ON NOTE [ARTICLE]

BERLIN PRESS DIVIDED ON NOTE

Compromise With 11. S. on New Basis Favored by One Party WHILE OTHEIV REMAINS FIRM Hryan's Step Proves I’uzzle to Morning -\eospaj>ers of the German Capital. Berlin, via London, June 13. —The Berlin morning papers generally comment more or less extendly on the American note along the lines followed by the Saturday evening papers. - While there is a general disposition to recognize the friendly tone of the note, and the fact that it makes further negotiations possible, the press is divided, roughly, into two parties, one of which appears disposed to enter into negotiations looking to a compromise on a new basis, while the other, by implication or expressly, rejects any departure from the course heretofore followed. Among the representatives of the latter idea is the Tagliche Rundschau, which declares that while the note seeks a way to a compromise it seeks R along lines “which must result to the disadvantage of Germany.” I v The Tagliche Rundschau contin ues: “The note, therefore, is calculated only to postpone a settlement of German-American relations, and not bring it about. The friendly tone we acknowledge, but the declaration that the sinking of the Lusitania was unparalleled in modern warfare seems opposed to the character of Upright friendship." The Rundschau defends the sinking of the Lusitania and in conclusion declares: “And the watchword is: ‘The torpedoing will go on.' ” The Kreuz Zeitung emphasizes Germany’s right to prevent the shipment of ammunition to an enemy by every means. It also is unable to see what England can offer in return for the. abandonment of the submarine campaign, “since the plan to starve Germany has finally failed.” Count Von Reventlow in the Tages Zeitung says: “If President Wilson persists in his refusal to recognize the German declaration of a war zone we are not able to conceive of an agreement or even a real understanding. President Wilson brushes aside with a light gesture the chief part of the German note as unimportant. When President Wilson appeals for morality and human rights, let him extend these noble motives first to American munitions. Germany cannot abandon the uSe of her best implemeßt of war ! merely in order that Americans mar sail the War zone op British ships. The Morgen Post says: “The note is filled with tones of heartiness and friendliness, and seeks to open and smooth the way for further negotiations. The offer to mediate between Germany and Great Britain will unquestionably be gladly accepted by the German government.” The Tageblatt says: “It cannot be seen why the German government should not be able to enter into a discussion with the American government concerning another kind and manner of naval warfare. This possibility is increased by the American offer of mediation with England. The answer will not be ready for several weeks, but it must be said that the German people now, as before, lav great weight on undisturbed relations with the United States. “The earnest character of the note may note be overlooked, but it contains nothing which even indirectly can be looked upon as an ultimatum.” Die Post is dissatisfied saying: “The note sails the old course and demands the cessation of our submarine campaign and again emphasizes the remarkable special right of American citizens to voyage throogn a war zone as passengers on ships belonging to belligerent powers.” ,