Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-26
Chancellor Won Bethman-
( Hollweg Outlines Nations
Position.
TO MAKE AMENDS
IF NAVY AT FAULT
Declare. instructions to Ship Com.
mander, Was to Prevent Loss OF
American Lives-Reparation Prom
issd II Commander Of Submarine
Disobeysd - Hints Arabic Was Not
Attacked and sunk Without Warning

Berlin, via London, Aug. 26.-The As
ISOLATED Press is in position to say
On good authority that the Arabic Incl
dent may be considered as eliminated
as q source Of discord between Ger
many and America: or at least Is re-
garded by the German government in
that light.
Moreover, Germany in its desire to
keep i. friendly relations with the
United States, had adopted before the
sinking Of the Arabic policy designed
to settle completely the whole subma-
rine problem as affecting America, on
the basis of good will and mutual un-
1erstanding.
Did Commander Violate Instructions?
This Is shown clearly by the state
inert OF Chancellor Won Bethmann-
Hollweg last night to the Associated
Press, particularly by his concluding
remarks to the effect that not until all
circumstances in connection with the
sinking OF the Arabic had been cleared
up would 1t be possible to say whether
the commander Of one Of our submaL-
rines went beyond his instructions" in
which case Germany would give com.
plete satisfaction to the United States.
Furthermore, during the conversation
the chancellor twice again referred to
the Instructions given to submarine
commanders. He did not specify In de.
tail the nature Of these, but It may be
said that they are designed to prevent
repetition Of the Lusitania case and
10 provide the opportunity for escape
FOR American non-combatants on tor
pedoed ships which the United States
desires.
Seeking Way Out.
Having given these instructions, Ger
many asks suspension of judgment on
the Arabic case until facts are known,
peing confident 1t VIII De shown that
the sinking Of the vessel was not an
unproyoked attack without warning by
a German submarine, but was attribut-
able either to a mine explosion or to
some action Of the vessel itself.
Should it develop that a submarine
acted contrary to instructions ample
reparation will be offered.
Germany still Is unable to under
stand why Americans in these trou-
bled times will go on belligerent ships.
instead OF taking American or neutral
ships, but since they in some cases in
sist on taking passage on vessels be-
longing to belligerents, Germany will
do It's utmost to provide for their
safety.
Wants U. s. Friendship.
Il IL not permissible to quote re-
marks made by the chancellor in the
conversation. other than the formal
statement which he made. It may be
said that DR.. Won Bethmann-H Hollweg
showed genuine interest in the state Of
feeling in the United States concern
ing the Arabic. and expressed the hope
that the people here would not form an:
opinion on the basis OF conflicting
statements. giving only one side Of the
story. He spoke with emphasis Of
] Germany's desire to keep the friend
ship Of America.
The chancellor appeared in good
health and spirits and greatly en-
couraged by the successes achieved by
the Germans In the eastern campaign.
The interview necessarily was Of
short duration. ~ the chancellor was
hurrying away for conference with
the emperor at his field headquarters.