New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-07-07
Advocates of "UnreStriCt.
ed Activities" Demand
Prompt Renewal.
OFFICIALS OPPOSE
CLASH WITH u. S.
Desire to Avoid Prolonging War
Causes Government to FroWn
on. Heated Agitation.

Berlin. July 6. The campaign for
the resumption of full-hedged sub
marine war on commerce goes ener-
getically forward II was expected
that with the adjournment OF the
Reichstag and the departure Of politi-
clans 70 their homes for the summer
this agitation by Navy League, pub
hcists, Conservatives and part of the
National Liberals would pass the cl-
max and gradually lose its intensity.
On the contrary, reports from all
sections OF the country indicate that
the agitation is continuing with IN
diminished vigor both above and below
the surface. Never day passes with
out articles in newspapers to remind
the people that, according TO the Ger
man note. the modification of German
submarine methods merely was tenn
porary and contingent upon a modih-
cation of the British blockade.
Advocates Of the unrestricted tor
pedo' appear at every political gath
ering regarded as suitable soil for
their seed.
Hollwes's Position Assaulted.
The purpose Of the agitation is. Of
course, twofold One branch OF it is
directed toward the resumption OF
the submarine campaign, which is felt
10 be the only effective naval weapon
Tko al o
has developed openly and avowedly
into movement against the Chancel-
Tor. Dr. Won Bethmann- Hollweg, large
~ on the ground of internal politics.
Some Judges Of the situation, bas-
ing their opinion on the extent and
vigor Of the agitation, are inclined 90
believe the movement will lead, not
later than September. 10 a revival Of
the submarine campaign on the old
lines. Recent inquiries IN authorita-
tive quarters indicate, however, that
the government for the present has no
intention OF resuming the freedom of
action" mentioned in the May note and
of provoking conflict with the United
States.
One reason for this decision, which
tends TO become stronger the longer
the war IS continued. is the desire TO
avoid any new measures tending 10
prolong the war Another is based on
the conviction that the faith Of the
present administration now is so close
~ bound up with the submarine issue
that a reversal of policy would entail
opposition from widely influential
groups of political leaders and power
full personages in the administration.
Many Support Chancellor.
The influential Catholic Centre party
has enrolled itself almost solidly in
support of the Chancellor. The South
German states have lined up firmly
behind him, and those sections OF pub
lie opinion which have reason to fear
Conservative domination Of the adj
ministration have made their choice
between submarines and Junkers and
have Joined the Chancellor's party.
The navy has had its taste OF real
fighting. is anxious for another battle
with the British feet. and is devoting
all its energies and attention TO pre-
pairing for II, so that the old impa-
thence of navy officers for action has
become a less prominent factor IN the
movement.
All in all. the clouds over German
American relations now are less lower
ing than for long time.
U-BOatS in North Sea
Sink s British Ships
London. July e.-There has been
revival of German submarine activity