THE LUSITANIA
A STERN NOTE TO GERMANY WILL PROBABLY BE SENT BY PRESIDENT WILSON. (Received May 13, 11.30 a.m.) WASHINGTON, 12th May. According to those best informed, President Wilson has decided to address a stern Note to Germany demanding the discontinuance of submarine warfare on passenger steamers. The demand will be couched in language appealing to the humanity of the whole world. If it is refused Mr. Gerard (American Ambassador to Germany) will be recalled and Count Bernstorff will receive his passports. Whether thereafter war will ensue depends on Germany's decision. GERMANY'S JUSTIFICATION BRITAIN THREATENS TO STARVE HER CIVILIANS. (Received May 13, 10.20 a.m.) WASHINGTON, 12th/May. Germany has notified the United States that her submarine commanders have been instructed not to harm neutral vessels (not ?) engaged iri hostile acts. Germany will pay damages done to such vessels. In the war zone, neutral vessels carrying contraband will be dealt with according to the rules of naval warfare. Germany justifies the work of the submarine on the ground that Britain is threatening to starve the civilians of Germany.
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Evening Post, Volume LXXXIX, Issue 112, 13 May 1915, Page 7
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176THE LUSITANIA Evening Post, Volume LXXXIX, Issue 112, 13 May 1915, Page 7
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