New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-09-02
Press of Nation Pleased,
but Not OVerCOntldent

Editorial comment IN widely sepa-
rated parts Of the country shows
pleasure but not jubilation at Ger
many's attitude in the Arabic case.
There is manifest the conviction that
grave crisis has been averted, but
that the possibility of its return mas
not yet been destroyed.
The difficulty of the Presidents TASK
is recognized, and there is praise for
his manner Of setting about H. Inc
attitude of Germany, expressed through
its ambassador. is hailed as making
friendly relations again possible.
Philadelphia Public Ledger.
That the worst of this very grave
crisis is over every American will sim
cerely hope. But the Tote of the Ger
man Ambassador does not by any means
make the submarine issue "a closed in
cident."
There is ample occasion for gratifi-
cation at Washington; but the jubila-
ton manifest in some quarters is not
yet justified. The question of repara-
ton still remains; the past cannot be
blotted out The administration itself
has pointed out the difficulty of any
reparation for the wanton murder of
Americans on the high seas. II is
bound 10 accept the ambassadors as
surances; it is bound to consider them
as an indication of a desire to end a
dangerous situation. But there still
remains the difficult task of averting
break with Germany without any
compromise of national self-respect.
No concession at this stage of the mat
ter car relieve it of that.
st. Louis Globe-Democrat.
The official notice given TO Secre-
tary Lansing this morning by Ambas-
sador Won Bernstorf marks, il may be
believed, the beginning Of the end Of
our difficulties with Germany We have
contended from the first for the rec
ommendation OF certain principles
which have now been officially ac-
cepted by Germany.
That this is a victory, great vic
tory, for the United States, for the
American people and for President
Wilson, cannot be disputed. We OPP
posed the German method of sub
marine warfare not from selfish in
terests but because it was wrong in
principle, wrong against civilization,
violation not merely Of our rights,
but Of human rights, the rights of all
people, the rights of Germany herself,
and Germany will one day thank US.
Boston Globe.
That the people of this nation
breathe freer for the hearing of this
brief message goes without saying.
But there is a higher issue, more
generous note of jubilation; interna-
tional law, which is the frail web
which alone stands between the ma
4,npa uprld by baa haan vip
Dictated and upheld.
Detroit Free Press.
Ii would be a master stroke of d.
plomsey, if, in return for abandonment
of n comparatively ineffective means
of reprisal, Germany could succeed in
having her import trade restored
through the aid Of the United States
Taking the Won Bernstorff letter at
its face value, however, it indicates
that the crisis in our relations with
Germany has passed and that no
further alarm need be felt over the
situation.
San Francisco Chronicle.
The so-called war cloud which was
thought 20 be hanging over America
has been completely dispelled and is
now only a remembrance Of the hare
Drained jingoism in which il originated.
Instead OF conflict we are nearer
than ever to a friendly understanding
with Germany. England, Russia and
France. the countries whose actions
caused such a stir in United States
diplomacy. e.. As for jingoism. it
has been put completely out Of bust
ness by the coneiliatory attitude Of
European diplomacy.
Chicago Tribune.
Results count, and in this case the
President has all the results on his
side. 1t is useless for his critics 20
point 20 the consequences on the other
side Of the probabilities. They did not