The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-09-05
GERMANY DENIES GUILT.


Special CdbL. Despatch 10 rnr Sen.
BERLIN, via London, Sept. t.-Oficial
sircles here insist that the German prom
lse to America concerning future sub
marine warfare must be considered
solely as "A direct concession to America
and by no means as an admission that
German submarine policy hitherto repre-
seiited "A breach of irternationa! rights.
therefore. If 1t really IL proved that the
commander OF the submarine which sunk
the Arabic acted contrary to instructions
he would be responsible to his superior
officers only, and any punishment they
might feel inclined TO infict would not
concern any other country.
The German press, with the exception
OF the Cologne Gazette. has refrained
from m on the latest peace talk In
America and in the capitals OF Ger
many's enemies.
The Gazette takes the view that Ger
many's enemies are behind the peace ru-
mors, en~deavoring to make It appear
that Germany wants "A separate peace,
thus sowing seeds Of mlstrust in Turkey
and Austria.
However, loves labor is lost" says
the Gazette. The world 10 forced to
adapt itself to the idea that the new
Triple Alliance Germany. Austria and
turkey IL holding together.
THE reason for the peace propaganda
now appearing in our enemies press In
explained by the fact that they wish to
rescue what can still be rescued before
they utterly collapse. This wish will
only be taken seriously and found worthy
OF consideration when openly expressed
and their defeat admitted.
III IL necessary that they first under
stand that what Is impossible OF accom-
plishment with weapons is also impossi-
bile Of accomplishment by tricks and
intrigue"
Count Won Reventlow In the r. oesseit-
ing refrains from any discussion OF the
political issues involved in the German
acQuiescence in the United States de-
mands. lie crIticises the German con-
cossions On the ground that II would
be both difficult and dangerous for SUBJ
marine commanders TO carry out
Instructions 10 the letter. lie hints
that the efficiency Of the U boats would
DE seriously curtaIled.
III a steamer carries only one pas
senger In addition TO IA large cargo Of
war munitions. then she becomes a pas
senger ship he says. land under the
new order OF things must be stopped for
detailed examination by our submarines.
While this examination Is in progress,
the L boat Is exposed to danger, not
oHly from TaTnnIng by the steamer IT.
self, but from enemy torpedo boats,
from enemy aeroplanes. from armed
motor boats, armed trawlers, yachts and
other devices the enemy may use in
meeting submarine attacks.
Despite these difficulties, II In de-
clared necessary that the submarine
make safe the lives OF non-combatants
Whether the submarine commander
must take into consideration weather
conditions, distance from shore, time OF
the day Or night, amount OF provisions
TO he furnished the non-combatants--
all these things enter the discussion"
The hrcRsstitun0, commenting briefly
on the Indicated change In submarine
tactics, observed
W are filled with much concern
and heavy doubts, The American press
praises Germany for these concessions
indicating their Importance. We regard
Y submarine warfare against England
as much weakened"