HUNS TO APOLOGISE

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2555, 1 September 1915, Page 5

HUNS TO APOLOGISE

AND PAY COMPENSATION ' ARABIC CASE SETTLED A —— •' v -- By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright ■ Washington,. August 30. It is understood .that'Germauy has definitely agree'd-'to. a settlement of the Arabic case on the basis of an. apology .• and compensation, with the assurance that every care will be taken to avoid causing loss ,of American lives in the , future. TH? WOLF DONS,A SHEEPSKIN. (Rec.-Au|ust 31, 8 p.m.) ' Washington, August 30. The general impression is that Ger- •, many's_ altered attitude regarding the submarines is intended to clear the way forpeaco negotiations upon .'her part. The'/'New- York .Sun'?\says:.- "Ger-.. many is trying to rehabilitate herself in % eyes ,jpf- neutrals in v ; order, when peace is lieing discussed, that she may have larger support,, and the sympathy of neutrals." ' ' , THE ARABIC'S ASSAILANT < PRESUMED TO HAVE BEEN SUNK. , (lle.c. September 1, 0.15 • a.rn,) •' ' London, August 31. , The "Daily News" Washington'correspondent understands that owing' to 1 the absence of a report .from the sub- 1 marine which sank tho Arabic and the failure to get into touch with the "commander, Germany has practically con- • eluded that tlio assailant was sunk.. . THE BRITISH BLOCKADE . RELAXED' IN FAVOUR OF AMER- _ ica; • Washington, August 30. The Britisli Ambassador lifts informed the. State Department that Britain is amending tlie Order-in-Council to proyido special consideration for any American' cases of hardship and undue interference in trade. Britain will ■ permit tho passago < through the blockade lines of goods con- I Iracted" for by American exporters be- ■ fore the war and now lying at Hotter- < dam. ' ... STATEMENT BY BRITISH MINISTER AT WASHINGTON. ~ 5 - (Rcc. August 31, 9.35 p.m.) I • Washington, August 31, ' j rue British Ambassador (Sir Cecil 1 Spring-Rice) announces that , Britain ' will permit German and. Austrian goods . for tho American Christmas trado-to * - pass tho blockade if proof of. .the pur-, chases is ■ submitted to tho Embassy. Tljo Ambassador draws attention to Brio tain's offer of April 14 to allow two e shipments of/ dyo ; stylfs to bo made I via Rotterdam under a-neutral flag con- a signed to the United States Secretary 'J for Commerce. This offer still' hold's d good, but Germany has, not accepted J , - . V .. 'I