Evening star., 1915-09-19
WHOLE PROBLEM NOW
WILL BE SOLVED HERE
Count Won Jagow, Foreign Minister,
Analyses Position Of Berlin in
Associated Press Interview.
FIRST ASSURANCES REPEATED
Cannot Repudiate Report of Under
Sea Commander in Arabic Case,
But Kaiser's Government Re
solved to Heed Washington.

bENLlN. Via LOlluOll. SeptSlii-
Der 1S. 1915 p.m.-A full settle
Inent OF the submarine problems
can probably be arranged by ne
gcteiations in Washington. Count
von Bernstorff. German ambassa-
dor to the United States, is in
possession of complete informa-
ton regarding the wishes and
policy of Germany. SO the Asso-
ciated Press is informed, and has
been given power to negotiate
terms OF settlement with the
United States, subject only to
final revision and approval by the
home government.
y long report on the submarine
situation was received here from
Count Won Bernstorff Thursday,
and all equally long message of
instructions went forward to the
ambassador this morning. Both
dispatches were OF nature which
seems to make officials confident
that the whole submarine prob
lem can be speedily and salts
factorily settled.
Not Adapted for Publication.
The form which the negotiations are
now taking goes to- strengthens this
optimism, for in such conversations
Count Won Bernstorff is in position to
communicate many things not adapted
to inclusion in public note, but which
are OF d nature to convince the Ameri-
can government of the good faith be-
mind Germanys assurances and the
governments settled determination to
remove the sources OF the conflict on
the submarine question.
The hope is expressed here that the
negotiations can be pushed through
without delay, and that no further is
sues may be brought in to complicate
settlement.
Gottlieb Won Jagow, the German min
lister or foreign affairs. made state
ments to this effect in interview
with the Associated Press.
No More Sinkings Likely.
The foreign minister went fully into
the present status of the submarine
problem and the adventitious circum-
stances which for a time threatened to
revive the tension between Germany
ana America. He expressed complete
confidence that, in view of the instruc-
tons which had been given and the
precautions now being taken. the pos
slDlilty of further incidents in con-
nec;ion with the submarine campaipp
"hich would disturb the relations be-
tween the TWO countries had been vir-
tualIy eliminated.
Germany. Herr Won Jagow said would
participate willingly in the nexotia-
tons now being taken up in Washing
ton and hopes for the most satisfac-
tory results therefrom.
Cannot Repudiate Arabic Report
Foreign Min ster Won Jaeow said IN his
interview that Germany could not we'll
Tepudiate the report of the commander
OK the submarine which sank the Ara,
bic; nevertheless, there was room for
difference of opinion, and GERMANY
would examine carefully the evidence
from Washington
he repeated the assurance that enc
my passenger steamers which respec,ed
the maritime code would not he ar
tackled without warning, saying explicit
directions had been given the subma
rine commanders, and asserted the
whole German government stood he
hind this policy.
Fear of Fresh Incidents.
But some seem to fear such Incl
dents may recur in connection with the
submarine campaign" remarked the
correspondent.
Il do not expect them, and | sneak
win 1ull confidence replied the min
is'er- me SoVernment-the whole
governments agreed upon the in.
Etructions 10 submarine commanders
which, as ] said, are very precise and
definite. ana our submarine officers
have been impressed with the neeces-
sIty Of carrying them out in letter and
in spirit. anu
The Limitation of activities of o,,-
submarines has not been carried
through without certain Resistance. ~
our public opinion, for. as you know
the whole nation takes keen intcr..,
IN this arm and is jealous of anyfhing
affecting its success. But the nresen,
policy, based as ii is upon the approvai
OF all.
Mischance of War.
MIschance cannot be eliminated en-
tIrely in time. nor dangers for
!on-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
government, to safeguard the interests
of neutrals.
Should the present instructions gov
erning the submarine campaign be ex-
ceeded in any respect the imperial gov
@rnment. the chancellor assured Won
recently. would not hesitate to give
euch complete satisfaction to the
United States would conform TO the
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