London, Feb. 18.
The German reply to the American Note declares that Great Britain's violation of naval international law, including her inhuman attempt to starve the civiliza ed German people into submission, and neutrals' acquiescence in such violations and especially the unhindered traffic in arms from American firma to Germany's enemies, has forced Germany, after six months' patient waiting, to re-
She trust that neutrals will be equally tolerant to her ae they have been to the British hunger-war, even though her measures involve new terrors in naval warfare by means of mines and submarines. Neutrals have been given an ample time limit to avoid the war zone, and if they enter it they will be solely responsible for any unfortunate accident.
The reply recommends that American—men-of-war—ronvoy American ships, and hopes that the American Government, after further consideration of the traffic in arms, will come to a conclusion corresponding with the spirit of real neutrality. Germany will be very grateful if the United States finds a way enabling Germany to import the necessaries of life.
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