New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-09-02
ACTION ON ARABIC
PLEASESGERMANS
Kaiser's Subjects Here Ca"
His Course "Digni-
fed and Just"

Count Won Bernstorff's formal an
nouncement of Germany's submarine
concession to the American demands,
made in Washington yesterday, found
a warm welcome among local Germans
last night. While there was some talk
Of "magnanimity" and "servility," the
consensus of opinion was that Ger
many's course was dignifed and just.
ut is now up to the American gov
eminent to reciprocate the friendly
81 irit shown by Germany" said Pro-
fessor Frederick Oechsner, of the Uni
versity Of Berlin. Germany has GER
tainly shown that she highly values
the friendship Of America and that she
is willing to make concessions whlch
may place her submarine warfare, the
only weapon which she has against
Great Britain's powerful sea forces, at
decided disadvantage IN order TO
maintain friendly relations with Amer
lea.
at is now clearly demonstrated that
il can never come to a serious rupture
between the two great countries, dlplo-
matte or otherwise. Germany wants
Americas friendship, and think that
her wise course in conceding TO the
American demands, despite popular dis
approval and dissension among her
own people, will bring about a welcome
change in the relations between the
two nations
Diplomats Relieved.
The diplomats connected with the
- lNT no
ieved at the cabled instructions from
the Berlin Foreign Office Baron Won
Schoen and Prince Won Hatzfeldt-
Trachenberg, of the embassy, came TO
this city last night and attended the
opening presentation OF the "kitter-
spie!er" at the German Irving Place
Theatre. They refused to be inter-
viewed. saying that any statement must
come from the ambassador, who would
return from Washington tomorrow.
George Sylvester Viereck, editor OF
"The Fatherland" made the following
statement:
Germany has met President Will
sons demands. She has abandoned
those features Of her submarine war
fare TO which Mr.. Wilson objected, so
as 10 give Great Britain time to lift
her illicit blockade Of neutral COM
merce. Germany has saved the Presi-
dent from a most unenviable position
into which he had maneuvred himself.
Victorious OF every front, Germany
could afford to be generous. She has
nlaccd high faith in President Wilson.
We trust that this faith will be JUS
tilted.
Once more the President of the
United States has the opportunity 10
safeguard the freedom of the seas.
Once more he has the opportunity TO
omen the gates Of peace. Again and
again Mr. Wilson has failed 10 avail
himself of his opportunities. once
more. and for the last time. the hour
of destiny strikes. Two thousand
American cargoes are held Up. Our IN
dustrv, except the traffic IN murder Is
staggering unde" the foul blows OF
Great Britain. Inc people WIN I'M
patience and just indignation turn 20
he man in the White House. Mr..
president. where is that ultimatum to
London ?"
Thinks Action Surprising
William Hertzog, one of the officials
of the German-Amerlcan Fencing Al
lance. who left the Kaiser's army
hort time before the outbreak OF the
war TO become instructor In fencing
in this country, said:
Count Won Bernstorf's declaration,
if true. is the most surprising thing IN
this war. !, like many other Germans
who know something about German
military tactics and policies, would
never believe that Germany would curb
her subma line warfare, which, accord
ing TO official declaration, was 70 be
waged relentlessly and 10 the bitter
end. Up to a few hours ago believed
a break between America and Germany
unavoidable, but / now realize that ow-
ing 10 Germany's conciliatory and
friendly attitude this is not possible.
Germany will go a long way TO
maintain friendly relations with this
country. And nobody will be gladder
to learn this than the thousands Of
unnaturalized Germans in this country,
as we'll as a good many German-Amer-
leans, who realize that they would have
10 suffer the brunt of the consequences
if diplomatic relations between the two
countries were to be suspended"