y 21, 1915 
Tre Srruation 1n Irary has remained unchanged 
as far as an ultimatum is concerned, but it is now quite 
certain that something will soon happen. Italy is not 
neutral by choice. Italy is neutral from policy. It now 
ears that the time is not yet at hand to abandon the 
See It does not take a seer, however, to read the 
‘ftalian feeling. The retention of Salandra’s cabinet and 
the approval with which it was received by the public tells 
its own story. It is a pity there is a war and that Italy 
must enter, but the sooner they are in and the war is 
over the better it will be for the peace of Europe in the 
coming century, . 
Tue Fiearo in an editorial says, “a careful reading 
of the note quickly shows that it is, properly speaking, 
an ultimatum addressed to Germany. The dilemma 
is plainly posed; viz., either renounce your proceedings 
immediately or we will take the necessary measures to 
compel you to do so. No other interpretation can be 
given to the last paragraph and Berlin will understand. 
If doubt exist, the countermanding of the plan for the 
departure of the fleet for San Francisco will dissipate it.” 
This is the French interpretation of President Wilson’s 
note. Americans have not called it an ultimatum; the 
_ Figaro does, and the Figaro is not far from right. 
Tur German Papers announce “heartfelt sympathy 
is expressed by the German press and public for the vic- 
tims of the catastrophe and their relatives.” There are, 
‘of course, in Germany thousands of choice spirits to 
whom such an act as the sinking of the Lusitania must 
appear as atrocious as it does to Americans, but the un- 
fortunate thing is that such opinions are not given much 
weight in America alongside a news item narrating the 
findings of the Bryce commission. Americans do not 
wish sympathy; they want justice and immunity from 
evil aggression. 
Dr. Dernpurc has evidently intended to serve his 
Fatherland well, but he has been unfortunate in his ef- 
forts. If he had been a little more tactful and under- 
stood Americans better he would have been able to have 
aided Germany, not hindered her. As it is Dr. Dernburg 
has made a failure of his-mission and America is glad 
that he has gone. 
Tuer Has Bren very little change in ownership of 
the New Haven stock during the year. This is an indi- 
cation of progress and of restored public confidence. 
Those who own great blocks of stock have faith in the 
enterprise. The New Haven has seen dark days, but the 
future spells opportunity. 
TuErE 1s No Doupr that the Lusitania was a re- 
served vessel of the British Navy and it was a prize 
worthy of being taken. But that does not justify an 
attack by a torpedo. There were ways of taking the 
Lusitania. The boat could have been paroled. 
Meworrat, DAy Wit, be observed on Monday, May 
3ist., and owners of flowers should remember the post 
and send a generous contribution for their memorial 
decorations in the cemetery. The post can always use 
flowers to advantage. 
{Tis AMERICAN Frrer is ready for the emergency 
andjit is worth while thinking that we have such a great 
defensive arm. The jackies are doubtless itching for 
a “scrap,” but school master Wilson will take care least 
that happens. 
NORTH SHORE BREEZE and Reminder 
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Tuer EstasnisuMEN’ of “jitney’’ arouses a spirit of 
commericial jealousy and the railways have made their 
protest against the disadvantages under which they are 
placed. Liable for suits and obliged to pay, the railways 
constantly bear heavy expenses. ‘This is, indeed, a seri- 
ous problem. In case of an accident who is responsible 
in “jitney’’ service? If the owner of the “jitney” can- 
not pay what redress has the victim? The jitney has 
come and evidently to stay, but who will pay the dam- 
ages? One New England town has refused one individ- 
ual a “jitney” right on these very grounds. A test case 
is being tried in a Massachusetts court and the issue will 
be watched with interest. 
Memorrat SuNpAyY will be observed in some places 
next Sunday and in other places on Sunday, May 30. On 
these Sabbath days of rest one may well consider the 
debt which this generation owes to the generation that 1s 
past. The days that we now enjoy are in no large degree 
due to the work which the men of ’61 did. Honor these 
men of the great war by going with them to the church 
on Memorial Sunday. 
Ir Ont Were To View the incidents of our Amer- 
ican enterprises from without how strange they could be 
made to appear and how sinister an interpretation could 
be put upon them. The Lusitania is sunk. The Presi- 
dent has cancelled the sailing orders of the fleet through 
the Panama Canal. The President pens an ultimatum to 
Germany and them boards the Mayflower to view the 
naval fleet in New York harbor. It does not take much 
skill as an alarmist to write up a “war scare.” 
Ir GERMANY SHouLD Do the gallant thing and ac- 
cede to President Wilson’s demands it will make gains in 
America and these gains will be sonwhat disconcerting 
to the cause of Allies. Germany has made many catas- 
trophic diplomatic blunders and it is about time that 
sense and good judgment were exercised in relations with 
America. 
GrrRMANY Was ‘hoist by its own petard.’ Fighting 
as it claims for the freedom of the sea it has violalted 
one of the first fundamentals of that freedom in injuring 
neutrals. President Wilson showed his keenness in fall- 
ing back upon this fundamental principle in making out 
his case against the German Imperial Govern nent. 
Wurte Aut Europr is at war Portugal is having an 
internal turmoil of her own. During the week a new 
government has been set up and the old government dis- 
placed. Wars and rumors of wars! There was trouble 
enough in Europe without this little war. Mexico is not 
the only land having governmental difficulties. 
A MemortAy, is being planned for former Governor 
Curtis Guild. He had many friends on the North Shore 
who will be pleased to forward a checque to the Memorial 
Association treasurer, Mr. Allan Forbes, State Street 
Trust Company, Boston. 
Tue Mayor or Boston is endeavoring to pave the 
city “with promises to pay” and the G. G. A. does not like 
it. Boston already has a large outstanding debt and a 
little matter of a half a million might be e-nbarrassing. 
Tur Turks Have MAssacrep six thousand Armen- 
ians. Somehow one expects to read such items, but for 
Germany to torpedo a vessel with one hundred infants in 
arms is tragic, inhuman and contemptible. 
