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•5 » X NOTE IS APPROVED CABINET A UNIT IN DEMANMNO HERMAN EXPLANATION WILSON REMAINS FIRM Dr*ft in Prep«r»tloii Approved by Every Member of Cabinet Covers Recent Series of Events Affecting This Country—Next Step in Policy to Depend on Germany's Attitude. President Wilson has virtually de cided on ihe first step in the policy which the United States government will pursue as a result of the sinking of the British liner Lusitania with the loss of more than a hundred AmerL can lives. The president will act promptly— within another day or two. A draft of a communication to be sent to Germany has been submitted to the cabinet and approved unanimously. While no official announcement was made, it was learned that the United States would present and in sist upon an explanation of the series of Incidents which have occurred since the proclamalon of a war zone around the British Isles, the sinking of the Falaba. causing the death of~ Leon C. Thresher, an American citi zen; the (ttack by German airmen on the American steamer Gulfllght, and tonally the destruction without warn ing of the Lusitania with a toll of more than a thousand lives. In what are described by those familiar with the document as Arm and unmistakable terms, the presi dent voices the intense feeling of the United states over these happenings, and in the name of international law demands an adherence by Germany to the established rules of maritime warfare. The note asks that some assurance or guarantee be given hereafter that unarmed merchant vessels carrying non-combatnnts be visited and searched when encountered on the high seas by the German navy, and passengers and crew transferred to a place of safety before any prize is de stroyed. The president points out. it is un derstood, that the United States In Its note which said Germany would be held to “strict accountability" for any attacks on American vessels, or lives, had not admitted any right on the part of Germany to carry on such methods of warfare, and de clares, moreover, that the giving of official notice of an intention to com mit an unjustifiable act did not justfy the act or make it lawful. What will follow In event of a re fusal by Germany to comply with the expressed wishes of the note, about to be sent, no one of the president's official family would predict. They said the president was determined to act firmly and deal with each situa tion as It arose It was pointed out. too, that In his speech at Philadel phia. In reference to peace, Mr. Wil son was expressing merely an ideal that he wished America could and •would follow. Persons familiar with the presi dent's point of view indicated, how ever, that he was by no means unpre pared for or unaware of the possible eventualities of the present crisis and knew that circumstances and events over which the United States might have no control might make vlgorojs action necessary. The circular from the German gov ernment to neutral countries, assum ing responsibility and promising re paration for any damage in the war zone to neutral vessels, will not af fect the determined course of the president. It was considered by the cabinet, but high officials later point ed out that there is no guarantee in it that the lives of Americans will be safeguarded, as submarines can not accommodate passengers or crews of the vessels they attack. The circular modifies the original proclamation of the war zone in the sense that responsibility for mistakes is now assumed, and the right of visit and search is to be exercised against vessels flying neutral flags, while destruction of neutral vessels carrying contraband is to be conduct ed under the rules of international law governing prizes. These require the transfer to a place of safety of passengers and crew if the vessel is destroyed. Count von Bernstorff, the German ambassador, presented at the _8t&te department Germany’s official statement expressing regret over the loss of American lives on the Lusi tania. • > The White House staff was busy dealing with a deluge of messages almost unprecedented, in magnitude. Many were from governors of states, members of the Senate and House, , and others comprised resolutions of state legislatures. The telegrams al most unanimously expressed confi dence in the president in the present crisis. They indicated that popular feeling over the disaster had by no means diminished While ynost of the messages expressed the desire that something be done to show the Indignation of the United States over the sinking of the Lusitania, many of them strongly opposed a recourse to war. NAVY GETS DIRIGIBLE. . ! ♦ .A Daniels Lets Contract for First AJr- shJp to Cost MA'OOO. Secretary of the Navy Joeephas Daniels Friday** announced that the rfead 1st a contract to a Coanecti- Aireraft company for the first airship to be purchased by The new addition to the forty-five thou- ; be able to ear- t at a tfreaty ROME FEARS REVOLUTION; CABINET HAS RESMNED; VAR FEVER IS SEETH1NQ King Victor Emanuel Receives Vari ous Leaders But Has Not Yet Acted on Cabinet's Resignation. Rome is in a ferment Friday as a result of the wonderful struggle now going on in Italian political circles between war and neutrality. Former Premier Gioliotto is leading the fac tion which demands neutrality, but the majoritr of the other national leaders appear determined for wan. The entire city is seething. Stores have been closed as a protest against the activity of the former premleriin the effort to force the government to maintain strict neutrality.^ The fear of revolution is freely expressed. Rioting is on the verge of becoming more serious. Pro-war sympathizers Friday night took their feeling out in attacks on various German ships which lay in the harbor. The activi ty of the military authorities and of the police are proceeding in the ex pectation of more serious rioting. Paris Friday afternoon reports a dispatch from Rome that the military already occupies practically the en tire city. The increased rioting to wards nightfall was of a most drastic and revolutionary character. The troops are doing their best to keep down the turbulent crowds. Wpr riots have also swept Miland, where many people are said to have been in jured. Fire arms have been used and the situation is described as most grave The war fever continues to spread, and the manifestations in the capital are particularly impressive, A crowd favoring war went Friday night to the hotel at which Gabriele D'Annun zlo is staying and cheered until the piet appeared on a balcony and spoke fervidly In favor of war. The crowd then went to the palace of Dowager Queen Margherita and acclaimed her wildly Pro-war enthusiasts engaged in a brief struggle with neutralists who were holding a meeting In the Place San Sylvestro. In the clash the win dows of a German cafe and In anoth- «r establishment were broken Mounted police cleared the square, but the demonstration continued for some time In the .central part of the city. King Victor Emanuel Friday re ceived In order named following statesmen: Signor Manfredl, prest dent of Senate; Signor Marcora, pree Ident of the Chamber of Deputies and Signor Glollttl. a former premi er, but now the leader of the party In Italy In favor of neutrality. These evidences of political devel opment were observed with deep in terest because of the ralgnatlon Thursday of the cabinet on the ground that Its international policy did not have the unanimous support of the constitutional parties of the country. The king has not yet announced whether the resignations will be ac cepted. The cabinet found it Impos sible to bridge the differences sepa rating It from the followers of Signor Glollttl. Both Signors Marcora and Man fred! have been mentioned as pos sible premiers in the new cabinet. Politically, the king is above all par ties According to parliamentary cus- tlm he has the right to accept or re ject resignations of the cabinet, and Rome is filled with wildest conjec ture. Some believe he will summon the cabinet before the Chamber of Depu ties for discussion of its course, be ing guided himself by what these dis cussions reveal. Others argue that Premier Salandra resigned because of the attitude of Signor Giolitto and that Giolitto must of necessity .take his place. Still others argue the king probably will choose a new cab inet composed of men who have not taken part in the recent heated ex changes NEDTRAL SHIPS SAFE GERMAN SUBMARINES ORDERED TO ACT WITH REGARD CENSUS BUREAU FIGURES Cotton Consumed in April, 313,010, as Compared With 400,100. > Cotton used during April was 513,- 610 bales, exclusive of linters, com pared with 499,466 in April last year, the census bureau announced Friday. During the nine months end ing April 30 cotton used was 4,091,- 285 bales against 4,264,856 in the same period the previous year. /Cotton on hand April 30 in manu- fketuring establishments was 1,831,- 035 bales, against 1,572,058 last year, jmd in independent warehouses 2,850,189 bales, against 1,353,295 last year. ^ Exports in April were 672,008 bales, against 398,233 last year, and for the nine months 7,361,621 bales, against 8,334,298 in last year s peri od. Imports were 54,479 bales against 32,917 last year and for the nine months 291,260 bales, against 148,- 074 in last year’s period. Linters used were 36,863 bales against 26,636 last year, and for the nine months, 251,442 bales, against 231,319 bales in last year’s period; on hand in manufacturing •stablish- ments, 170,617 bales, against 99,851 last year, and in Independent ware houses, 81.099 bales, against 66,143 last year. •Linters exported, 17,609 bales and for the nine months, 172,- 974 bales. Spindles operated during April numbered 30,933,236, against 31,- 014,048 last year. May Abandon Panama Voyage. The Atlantic fleet may abandon its cruise to the Pacific through the canal owing to the length of time necessary to take 4t through the canal. . ewe Texas Leglalatww Itwyta Wilson. The Texas legislature has unani mously declared Us confidence la the ability of the president to dn what- |s right In regards to the TO PAY AND APOLOGIZE Gerard Cables That Imperial German Government Will Apologize to Of fended Nation and Pay Damages Whenever Commanders of Under sea Craft Disregard Orders. Germany, through Ambassador Gerard has notified the United States that submarine commanders had been specifically instructed not to harm neutral vessels not engaged in hostile acts, and that Germany would pay for damages to such ships in the war zone. Neutral ships carrying contraband will be dealt with, the announcement says, according to the rules of naval warfare. If neutral ships are acci dentally damaged In the war zone Germany will express its regret and pay damages without prize court pro ceedings. The German government Justifies the submarine warfare on the grounds that England is threatening to starve the civilian population of Germany by prohibiting neutral commerce in foodstuffs and other necessities. In previous communications Ger many lias disclaimed responsibility for harm that might befall neutral vessels entering the war zone. The text of the announcement cabled by Ambassador Gerard, which was issued by the German foreign office is in the form of a circular, as follows: "First—Imperial German govern ment naturally has no intention of causing to be attacked by submarines or aircraft such neutral ships of com merce in the scene of naval warfare, or definitely described In the notice of the German admiralty staff of Feb ruary 4 last, as having been guilty of no hostile act. On the contrary, the most definite instructions repeatedly have been issued to German war ves sels to avoid attacks on such ships under all circumstances. Even when such ships have contraband of war on board, they are dealt with by sub marines solely according to the rule of International law applying to prize warfare. "Two—Should a neutral ship, nevertheless, corns to harm through German submarines or aircraft on l • count of an unfortunate (x) In the above mentioned zone of naval war fare. the German government will unreservedly recognize itz responzi- bUJty therefor. In tucb a caae it will express its regrets and afford dam ages without first instituting a prize court actios. “Three- -U is the custom of the Germaa government as soon as the sinking of a neutral ahlp In the above mentioned zone of naval warfare la ascribed to German war vessels, to institute an Immediate Investigation Into the cause. If the grounds ap- pear thereby to be given for associa tion of such a hypothesis, the Ger man navy places Itself In communica tion with the Interested neutral gov ernment. so that the latter may also Institute an investigation. “If the German government is thereby convinced that the ship has been destroyed by German war ves sels it will not delay in carrying out the provisions of paragraph two above. In ca»« the German govern ment contrary to the viewpoint of the neutral government is not con vinced by the result of the investi gation, the German government has already on several occasions declared itself ready to allow the question to be decided by International investi gation committee, according to chap ter of the Hague convention of Octo ber 18, 1907. for the peaceful solu tion of international disputes.” (X) indicates word missTh£ in text. Regrets Loss of Americans. The following dispatch has been sent by the German foreign office to the German embassy at Washing ton : "Please communicate the follow ing to the state department; The Ger man government desires to express its deepest sympathy at the loss of lives on board the Lusitania. The responsibility rests, however, with the British government, which, through its plan of starving the civ ilian population of Germany, has forced Germany to resort to retalia tory measures. “In spite of the German offer to stop the submarine war in case the. starvation plan was given up, British merchant vessels are being generally armed with guns and have repeatedly tried to ram submarines, so that a previous search was impossible. “They can not, therefore, .he treat ed as ordinary merchant vessels. A recent declaration made to the Brit ish parliament by the parliamentary secretary in answer to a question by Lord Charles Beresford said that, at the present, practically all British merchant vessels were armed and provided with hand grenades. “Besides, it has been openly ad- mitledLby the English press that the Lusitimia, on .previous, voyages, re peatedly carried large quantities of war material. On the present voyage the Lusitania carried 5,400 cases of ammunition, while the rest of the cargo consisted chiefly of contraband. “If England, after repeated offi cial and unofficial warnings, consid ered herself able to declare that that boat ran no risk and thus light-heart edly assumed responsibility for the hnman life on board a steamer, which, owing to its armament and cargo, was liable t* destruction, the Germaa goveniineat. la zpile of its heartfelt sympathy for the • lots of American lives, can not bat regret that Americans felt more inclined to trast the English prom lass rather than pay attention, to the warnings ride. (■«»*) Reporta of Disorders Come From Various Parts of Country and Front the Colonies. Premie" Agqulth told the House of Commons Thursday that all aliens of enemy countries of military age would be interned, and that this ap plied to thole naturalized, against whom there was suspicion, and that others would bo repatriated. As a result riots in London and providcial towns have largely subsided. Such rioting as did take place was carried on by mobs of boys, girls and women, who were out for fun or bent on looting German shops, while men stood by laughing or encouraging their youthful imitators. The police, strongly reinforced by special con stables, are better able to handle the situation. Following the wild scenes of the past few days and nights some 500 or more active participants in attacks cn German shops appeared in London’s police court and the magistrates read theta severe lectures and imposed heavy penalties in most cases. Some of the most culpable were sentenced to jail at hard labor, sen tences ranging from a month to four months. Others, mostly women, were fined. When men of military ago ap peared before the magistrates thoy were told sharply that the best way to get revenge on the Germans was to enlist. Streams of Germans poured into the American consulate all day. The consul general, Robert P. Skinner, was unable to do anything for them except to make an appeal in their be half to Scotland Yard, which promis ed to do its utmost to protect theta. Mr. Skinner Is taking statements from the Germans as to the extent of damage sustained in the riots. These statements show heavy looses among shopkeepers, one of whom states his property was damaged to the extent of 910,000. Few of them had suffer ed personal injury and many had not been molested in any way. About twenty Germans, among them u number of weeping women and children, called at the American embassy. They were advised to ap ply to the German branch of the American embassy at Carlton House Terrace, the former location of tho German embassy. These persons, however, evidently feared to go to this address, for E. O. Lowry, of the embassy staff, who is in charge of this branch of the work, reported that he had received no complaints. Under English law taxpayers of localities where the shops were wrecked and goods destroyed mudl pay compensation for the damage done In the riots, so that in many cases the very people who took part in the demonstrations have to pay their share. At Southend the author ities took a more serious view of tLe case, as many of the men arrested were prominent citizens, who wers angered by the recent Zeppelin rajd. They were remanded for a week ard heavy bail waa demanded. Naturalised Germans, Austrians and Turks were busy signing decla rations representing their oaths of allegiance to Great Britain. In all the memorials the men reaffirm their oath of allegiance and express abhor rence of German methods of warfare. MAY FORCE ENLISTMENT (■rsat Britain May Have to Enforce Universal Military Service. Viscount Haldane, lord high chan cellor, in the house of lords inti mated that the government was con sidering the necessity of departing from the voluntary system of military enlistment and resorting to universal service throughout the kingdom. For the present, he said, the hahds of the war office were filled with the men they possessed, but it might be neces sary to reconsider the situation ip the light of the tremendous necessi ties with which the nation was con fronted. | . , This appears to confirm the idea prevalent tn Londori that while re cruiting has been satisfactory the heavy fighting in Flanders shows that many more men will be required if victory is to be attained. POLICE DISPERSE RIOTERS. Mounted police were called upon at Greenock, Scotland, to disperse rioters who on Friday participated in many acts of violence against resi dent aliens. The men battle for a while but the moun^d poice proved to be the masters of the field. 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