AMERICA'S RECEPTION OF THE DECISION.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LII, Issue 16013, 3 September 1915, Page 5

AMERICA'S RECEPTION OF THE DECISION.

VINDICATION OF PRESIDENT'S POLICY.

GERMAN ACTION DICTATED BY POLICY.

'Received September 2, 9.50 pan-)

Losd'ok - , September 2.

Washington is delighted with the German decision to modify her submarine warfare. Mr. Wilson feels that his patient and; firm attitude has been fully vindicated. Ministerial circles regard the result as a triumph for international law and the rights of humanity. Mr- Wilsons re-election is now believed to be assured. , - - -

Count Bernstorff, German Ambassador, wrote to Mr- 'Lansing, Secretary of State: " Although lam aware you do not wish to discuss the Lusitania question until the Arabic incident is definitely and satisfactorily settled, I desire to inform you of Germany's acceptance of America's principle, because this policy wa* decided upon by my Government before the sinking of the Arabic occurred." New York newspapers express satisfaction, but much of their comment is ironical. They declare that Germany's decision must not be construed as a favour bestowed by the Kaiser. The New-York Tribune says : " Germany is not making a concession or a sacrifice. She is merely foregoing illegal and inhuman practices, and abandoning a policy of • assassination." The New York Evening Post states: "The -Germans are abandoning anarchy, believing that to do &o is more profitable, not because they like us." . The fact that Count Bernstorff s letter, was due to a- request by. Mr. Lansing for a written statement is regarded as a proof of 'Mr. Wilson's insistence on final definite assurances concerning tie future of Germany's submarine policy. ? . -U -^