Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-07-26
HERR ZIMMERMAN
REGRETS j. S. NOTE
Sorry America Could Not See
Submarine Rights Through
German SpectacIes.

BERLIN. July IS. via London, 4 80
p.m.-In tones of genuine regret that the
American note disregards the German
standpoint and makes the situation be
tween the United States and Germany
more tense, but without abandoning hope
of an eventual settlement of the difficult
ties. Eugen Zimmerman, general di-
rector of the Lokal Anzeiger. today
lengthily discussed the latest diplomatic
document on submarine warfare
Herr Zimmerman, after declaring
that the note contains errors and con-
tradlctions. insists that America, which
itself recognized the submarine as an
unprecedented weapon, nevertheless.
failed to admit that Germany had
pointed out d way to preserve neutral
rights under the new style of warfare.
He reiterates that Germany, despite
the unsatisfactory note. will continue
to treat America politely and consid :
erately as long as that appears use
full"
In reply to the last paragraph of the
note. Herr Zimmerman says:
There is lacking again the necessity
recognized by America itself in viewing
submarine warfare as uncovered by exist
ing international law. We reserve the
right specifically to determine against
whom we are unfriendly or who, through
nv inui VI Jul - al III avn lIltO SUFFERING.
Sees British Influence.
The writer contends that the chief
difficulties lie with Great Britain, and
that the cooperation President Wilson
is seeking to give in his note to Eng
land will prove whether this is true or
not. Meanwhile. Herr Zimmerman says
British influence on the present note
has made itself diSfi saI ri =
must be reckoned with throughout the
entire world. Continuing he says:
president Wilson invites the German
government to common efforts for free
dom OF the seas and Germany certainly
Will not refuse this nor any other ne
collation. consistent with it's dignity
and interests Germany first, however.
would like to advise Mr.. Wilson to de-
termine Englands position as regards
his plans in order that no unweIcome
notification of his work result Or
does he know it already?"
Still Will Strive for Peace.
The writer then devotes a paragra oh
to sarcastic suggestions that, according
TO the views of the Washington govern
ment. American tourists logically might
witness sea battles and demand their ces-
sation if their interest pailed or the noise
demand right to inspect the battle
ships. but only the German vessels, dur
ing the conflict
Still Will Strive for Peace.
Herr Zimmerman declares that Ger
many must readjust itself to the diff
cult negotiations, and that even though
there be marked change for the
worse in the relations with America,
Germany will not cease its honora BILE
efforts through the most searching ex-
animation of the American proposals to
come to understanding.
I'm these columns the writer says, lit
has always been maintained that we
should show a comprehension of Sur posi-
ton America has done that theoretica lily
by admitting the novelty of hostile rela-
tons at sea but while the German gov
eminent has met the American viewpoint
with practical and easily adopta BILE propo-
sit1ons the American government SO far
has scorned the practical path. We hope
for the sake of both parties that America
Will still find it