New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-09-19

ment has transmitted 20 us this very
dav. only a few hours ago, and when
have not even had time 20 peruse.
AS 20 the larger question OF sun
marine warfare. the attitude or ter
many IS perfectly clear. Enemy pas.
scnCcr steamers will rot he subjected
20 attack without warning PROVIDED
they respect the regular maritime code'
and Will be sunk only when opportunity
for safety OF passengers and crew ~
given. Instructions 20 German subma-
rine commanders on this point are very
precise and definite and 60 "a Tar as -
possible to eliminate the possibility OF
error or accident. Il rests very largely
now with our opponents, therefore 20
provide the necessary remaining SAFE
Guards for vovagers by instructing
masters 20 avoid suspicious or hostlIe
actions or attempts az fight. perhaps
hest done by revoklng the orders 70
attack submarines whenever possible
and the promised rewards FOR such &C
tons
Neutral merchantmen. including
Americans. are exempt from interior
ence. as stated long AGO. except when
carving contraband," said the Foreign
Minister. land will then be destroyed
ONLY under the conditions laid down
.r the international code concerning
maritime war when provision Is made
for the safety Of those aboard.
These two cateFories restricting
submarine procedure against passenger
sbips and neutral owned ships cover
cases wherein the interests Of the
United States may be involved and con-
fine The application Of retaliatory meas
user 20 shipping owned by belligerents,
u field which belongs 10 the belhger-
cnts themselves 20 regulate.
Some time ago President Wilson
rendered his good Offices 20 bring about
modification Of these retaliatOry meas
ures. Germany then promptly signihed
readiness 10 take advantage of this
friendly offer, and is still ready to
do so.
AS 20 negotiations 20 supplement
the declaration made by Ambassador
Won BcTnstorf. to-riChts dispatches
from Washington report that the Amer
lean government itself has decided TO
begin conversations on this subject.
The imperial government certainly
hopes a full agreement may be reached
which will bar the possibility OF future
difficulties with the United States aris-
ing from the submarine question, and
will gladly enter into conversations.
I've desire no discords in our rela-
tions with America, but continuance in
the old course Of friendship, with no
further incidents 70 trouble it,
U-Boat Instructions Definite.
But some seem TO fear such Incl
dents may recur In connection with
the submarine campaign" remarked the
correspondent
81 do not expect them, and speak
with full confidence" replied the min
lister. "The Fovernment-the whole
government-is agreed upon the in
structions 10 submarine commanders.
which, AS ! said. are very precise and
definite, and our submarine officers
have been impressed with the necessity
Of carrying them out in letter and IN
spirit
"The limitation Of activities OF our
submarines has not been carried
through without certain resistance Of
our public opinion, for, as you know,
the whole nation takes keen interest in
this arm and Is jealous Of anything af-
fecting its success. But the present
policy. based as it is upon the approval
Of his majesty, will have the support Of
all.
"Misehance cannot be eliminated en-
tireiy In wartime, nor dangers for nom
combatants, either in land or sea war,
absolutely guarded against. but every
precaution has been taken, so far as
lies in the power Of the imperial gov
eminent. 10 safeguard the interests Of
neutrals.
should the present instructions gov
orning the submarine campaign be ex-
ceeded in any respect. the imperial gov
eminent. as the Chancellor assured you
recently, would not hesitate 10 give
such complete satisfaction to the Unit
ed States as would conform 10 the
friendly relations between the two
governments"