New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-19

Count Won Reventlow, the German
naval critic. comments in to-day's is
she Of the "Berliner Tages-Zeitung" on
the answer of the German government
TO the American note on the subject OF
the marine war zone around Great
Britain.
The writer declares that the tone OF
the German note, i'll spite OF the tone
of the American communication, SHOWS
that Germany is prepared TO go TO me
utmost limits compatible with the STU
alton. No fault can be found with the
declaration in the German answer
Count Won Reventlow declares, that the
German government, like the American
desires to prevent occurrences whlch
could disturb existing friendly rela-
tons.
zone can read only with pleasure
those parts of the GerTh-n answer
which refer to American supplies to
England and France" the writer says.
we add 20 this that these shipments
of weapons to our enemies have hlled
public opinion in Germany with deep
INDICATION and bitterness against the
United States. Statistics Of the amount
of these .ipments show that the Ger
mans are not now justified in speaking
of friendly relations
Count Won Reventlow then refers to
the governments assumption that neu-
trails do not intend 10 offer opposition
10 the forcible suppression OF the wea--
non trade with Germany's enemies, and
he saws that even If the German gov
eminent inds itself disappointed In
this self-eyident assumption, il will
carry its firm decision through to the
end.
Submarine commanders" the wri,er
goes on to say, "have been instructed to
avoid damaging American ships recog-
nizable as such, but it must be pointed
out that American ships will be recog-
nizable as such only when hey are ac-
companied by American warships. To
assume that American flags make ships
recognizable and assure their safety
would be gross m'sconception Of the
note"
Good Impression Hoped For.
The "Nationa Zeitung" says it be-
lieves the United States will under
stand this is life struggle for Ger
many and that the friendly though firm
tone of the German answer will make
a good impression. the more so because
Germany. at the same time, gives the
United States the friendly advice to
have warShips accompany its vessels.
The "Berliner Tageblstt" calls Ger
many's answer, "in its form, in its
friendly tone and in its calm firmness
an excellent document" IL says it re-
moves every excuse for misunderstsnd-
ing Of the German declaration Of Feb
ruary as being directed against siti-
mate commerce. President Wilson, this
paper says, cannot expect that weFpon
shipments Of Americans 10 the enemies
of Germany will be allowed TO Tass (,
nor can he demanL that American
ships be protected from the conse-
quences Of Great BritaIn's .lisLse of
tn . American flag. The answer exceeds
t.,e demands of courtesy by pointing
out TO America a way of insuring the
safety of her ships, namely, by q con-
yoy of warships.
ave can only hope that the United
States" the "Tggeblatt" continues,
may understand the spirit bre. thed b.
the German note, which goes beyond
the limits set by mere courtesy"
"Die Post" says the German govern
ment does not recede Jne hairs breadth
from the measures announc' for Feb
rusry Is. Neutrals. especially in the
United States, are again warned 10 keep
their ships away from the war ION :.
Americas bluff assumption that we
could assume responsibility for the en-
dangering or destruction of American
ships" "Die Post" says, ais t.tly re-
jected. The answer will not fail Of its
purpose If 1t cor 'inees the Washington
government thu, 1eithei the German
people nor their leaders will give way