The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-02

4
L IL pat upon the acceptance by Ger
Many OF the principle FOR which tns
United states has been contending.
her action undoubtedly Will be re-
garded by the world as great diplo-
n matte victory fer the United States.
II i. officials here and In diplomatic
N quarters as well. II is held that the
Z success OF ,.ais government with Ger
q many on the submarine Issue Will
greatly strengthen the position of the
{ United States In the eyes OF the worta,
particularly IN reference 70 tho war IN
Europe il is admitted that ii Will
70 far toward making President VIII
son avallabl as a peace maker In the
European struggle.
Many important results will now
sfrora the removal of the danger Of a
break with Germany. One OF the FIRST
will be the renewal of efforts 10 OBJ
tair from Great Britain larger meas
urc Of respect for the rights OF Ameii-
#Sran trade. In official quarters par,ic-
8 uiar emphasis is laid on the fact that
4 the Presidents hands are now freed
I and that he can proceed 10 demand
\ observance 81 the law from Great
I Britain without fear that he will be
!. come involved In a dangerous situation
H.as regards Germany.
Of Greatest Significance.
sss The political importance attach
cd to soday's Developments ny
members OF the administration
can hardly tr oyercetimated. They
ft.cl that Gcrmany's action has alb
Is snIuteIy indicated President VIII
sons conrse in dealing witAa Ger
many and COMPOUNDED his critics
Il of both the Bryan and Roosevelt
schools. MIR. Wilson. officials as
3 scrt, can now go before the coun-
try and show that he stood firmly
for American rights, won his point
and got the country out OF trouble.
Anof,ner effect likely to come from
& the elimination ~ the fears of n break
4 with Germany is increased activity by
those opposing for political or other
reasons lare" increases in appropri-
ations for national defense The ad-
4 tussment of the Issue with Germany
will be cited ny the small army and
nav -sdhercuts as proof that ths
United States can maintain its rights
4 wit hout 'ae Use Of military forces and
THAT there - no warrant or occasion
for plarging Into elaborate prepare
lions for war-
While Gerreanv's action and change
%sof attitude So regarded hy the admin
fGtration as bringing within close view
the end of the dangerous subma rine
are still maintaining their attitude OF
waiting fer Germany In move further
4 and make Enthusiastically clear in for
mai and official manner its reply tc
II The demands Of g'1e United states.
The mex, move hv Germany is ex.
4 rectei 10 be z statement regarding thu
lnAFabsc incident
srstement b. Mr. Lansing.
sS9 In connection s. It'll the letter. made
b. It.., ar-Yt, Eafs
&retary Lansing made the following
Statement
M 'In view Of tn. elearness Of The fore
y gofnG statement. II seergs needless -
ss1nake any comment ia regard to Il
ether than - say that "a appears 10
+: he recognition Of the fundamental
Y principle fer which we have contend
4 Cd
- Count Won Eernstorffs letter was
s&forwaraed To President Wilson az soon
IA 1T was receiver al the STATE t.epar r.
!lnent. The President appeared greatly
g pleassd-
M efEee. Tia. Latter means, that Ger
zaany has aceeptAd The declarations OF
#&AS Ersit a.. States In. tbs auhns &r.us
garfare controversy. On every hand
m officisl quarters there was evidence
~ 8rAtihe2tion that the submarine
&lsiH has passed and that Germany
E{D44 AchhpH 4sdEFn the justice u! the
Eprfncipies for WHICH President Wilson
III has beer eontendlng.
AGress With Berlin Reports.
sCounf Berns,orn's announcement that
81 the policy had been decided upon be
fare the sinking OF the Arabic agree.
EpAffectfy, with statements by offieials
#3a Berlin and with information upor
n3ch American o!scials had been de
oN4fng. Soon after the dtspatch OF this
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