THE AMERICANS.

Feilding Star, Volume XI, Issue 2732, 1 June 1915, Page 2

THE AMERICANS.

DISAPPOINTMENT AT GER-

MANY'S REPLY. (Received June 1, 9 a.m.)

Washington, May 31. Germany's reply to the United States further contends that it is impossible to settle the question whether a proper opportunity was given to place the Lusitauia's passengers azid crew in safety until it is determined whether the regulations, adopted after the sinking of the Titanic, for the proper supply of boats and watertight bulkheads were incorporated in the American law and observed in the Lusitania's case.

(Received June 1, 9.40 a.m.) London, May 31. Router's "Washington correspondent says there is profound disappointment at Germany's reply, and the situation is considered grave. The New York newspapers, say that Germany's reply is temporising and insincere. The Herald says Germany proposes to delay while reserving the right to Black-hand iis. Tho United States, however, holds a brief for civilisation, and will not be diverted from her duty by quibbling. The Philadelphia Public Ledger says the reply is a confession of avoidance aiid Germany must be brought to her .senses. The United States cannot argue when the question involves the lives of Americans being brutally sacrificed by a Government repudiating law and humanity.

The Chicago Herald contends that tho reply does not relieve, but increases the tension.

The Providence Journal says unless Germany accepts America's demands nothing is left except to sever diplomatic relations between the tw.o countries.