The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-08-27
Explanation of Sink
ing of Arabic.
new POLICY INDICATED
Reference Of German Chancellor
to Instructions Given.

Berlin, Aug. 2l.-lt is stated on the
best authority that the Arabic Incl
dent may be considered as eliminated
as a source of discord between Ger.
many and America; or, at least, is
regarded by the German government
in that light.
Moreover. Germany, in its desire to
continue its friendly relations with
the United States, had adopted before
the sinking of the Arabic policy de-
signed to settle completely the whole
submarine problem as affecting Amer
lea on the basis OF good will and mu-
tual understanding.
This is shown clearly by the state
ment of Chancellor Won Bethmann-
Hollweg particularly by his conclud
ing remark to the effect that not until
ell the circumstances in connection
with the sinking of the Arabic has
been cleared up would it be possible
to say whether the commander OF
one of our submarines went beyond
HIS III NaSN 0SA
many would give complete satisfac-
tion to the United. States.
Twice Refers to instructions.
Furthermore. the chancellor again
twice referred to the instructions CIV
en- to submarine commanders. lie did
not specify in detail the nature OF
these instructions, but ii may be said
that they are designed to prevent
repetition of the Lusitania case and
to provide the opportunity for escape
for American noncombatants upon
torpedoed ships which the United
States desires.
Having given these instructions
Germany asked suspension of judg-
ment on the Arabic case until the
facts were ascertained, being CON
fident IL will be shown that the sink
ing of the vessel was not an un-
provoked attack without warning by
a German submarine, but was attrib-
utable either to mine explosion or
to some action of the vessel itself.
Should 1t develop, however, that a
submarine acted contrary to instruc-
tions ample reparation will be offered
Germany still is unable to under
stand why Americans in these trou-
bled times travel on belligerent ships
instead OF taking American or other
neutral steamers, but since they, in
some instances, insist upon taking
passage on vessels belonging to bel
ligerents, Germany will do its utmost
to provide for their safety.
Chancellor Deeply Concerned.
II is not permissible to quote re-
marks made by the chancellor in the
course of the conversation, other than
the formal statement which he made.
1t may be said, however that DR.. Won
Bethmann-H -Hollweg showed genuine
interest in the state of feeling in the
United States concerning the sinking
of the Arabic and expressed the hope
that the American people would not
form an opinion on the basis of con-
ficting statements giving only one
side of the story.
He spoke with emphasis of Ger
many's desire to maintain the friend
ship OF America.
The chancellor appeared to be in
good health and spirits and greatly
encouraged by the successes achieved
by the Germans in the Eastern cam
paign.
The interview necessarily was ol
short duration, as the chancellor was
hurrying away for a conference with
Emperor william at his field head
quarters.
Few Defenders Stayed.
Petrograd, Aug. 27.-The garrison
of Novogeorgievsk, during the las
stage of its defense, did not exceed
a division, according to the Retcn
xsot .ddc that tho greater DrODOr