UNITED STATES AND GERMANY

New Zealand Times, Volume XL, Issue 9139, 3 September 1915, Page 5

UNITED STATES AND GERMANY

HUMS ACCEPT AMERICAN PRINCIPLE By Telegraph—Press Association- -Copyright. ; WASHINGTON, September 1, Count Bernstorff (German Ambassador) informs Mr Bansing (United States Secretary for State) that Germany lias accepted the American principle that passenger liners must be warned before submarine attacks. PRESIDENT WILSON’S DIPLOMATIC VICTORY WASHINGTON, September 1. The German Embassy admits that a submarine torpedoed the steamer Arabic, and failed to return to her base. It undertakes to apologise to the United States, and regularly warn passenger liners in future. The press claims that President Wilson has achieved a great diplomatic victory. THE PRESIDENT IS DELIGHTED (Received September 2, 10 p.m.) WASHINGTON, September 2. Delighted with the German decision, President Wilson feels that his patient, firm attitude has been fully vindicated. Ministerial circles regard his success as a triumph for international law and the rights of humanity. _ ’ . , , President Wilson’s election is now believed to be assured. Count Benstortl wote to Mr Lansing; “Although aware that you do not wish to discuss .the Lusitania question until the Arabic incident has been definitely and satisfactorily settled, I desire to inform you of Germany’s acceptance of the principle, because this policy" had been- decided upon by my Government before the Arabic incident occurred.” NEWSPAPERS EXPRESS SATISFACTION ' ' NEW .YORK, September 2. The newspapers express satisfaction, but much of the comment is ironical. declaring that it must hot bo construed that the Kaiser is bestowing favours. The “Tribune” says that Germany is not making any concession or sacrifices, but is merely forgoing her illegal and inhuman practices and abandoning her policy of assassination. . , The “Evening Post” states that the Germans are abandoning anarchy, believing that such action will be more profitable and not because they like us." 1 NO BARGAINING ABOUT BRITISH BLOCKADE . , ~~ WASHINGTON, September 1. Count Bernstorff gave Mr Lansing a written undertaking worded as fol'oWS' Liners will not he sunk by our submarines without warning, and without safety For non-combatants, provided that the liners do not attempt to escape or offer resistance. . Count Bernstorff has intimated that Berime policy was settled before the Arabic incident. ~, , . , Mr Lansing makes it clear" that the united States will m no case bargain" with Germany regarding the British blockade. HOW DIPLOMATS AND SEAMEN LOOK AT THE MATTER “Times” and Sydney “Sun” Services. LONDON, September 1. The Naval Correspondent of “The Times” states that the report that Germany is about to introduce a. modification in her submarine warfare has not been substantiated. It is probable the announcement of her intention to suspend warfare on passenger ships in merely an interpretation of Count Bernstorff’s remarks intending to imply that submarine commanders have been ordered not to attack merchantmen without warning, but there is no evidence to show that this is being done. Diplomats and seamen regard the matter from entirely different viewpoints the former hoping to achieve their purpose by argument, the fighting men knowing that force alone will bring the war to a satisfactory conclusion. The Bernstorff announcements have been made with the purpose of gaining time or influencing neutral opinion. AMERICA CANNOT BARTER WITH GERMANY NEW YORK. September 1. The “New York Herald” says:—“America cannot barter with Germany hv promising aggression towards Britain in order to obtain the rc-shaping or German policv°°Pre«hdcnt Wilson will not recognise the remotest relations between America's controversy with Germany and America’s controversy with Britain.” N __ fl PROOF OF THE PRESIDENT’S FIRMNESS (Received September 2, 10.20 ii.m.l WASHINGTON. Sentomber 2. The fret that Count Bernstorff’s letter was duo to Mr Lansing's request for a written statement is regarded as a proof of President Y dson s insistence on final and definite assurances concerning the future submarine policy.