PIRATES CLIMB DOWN

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3178, 31 August 1917, Page 5

PIRATES CLIMB DOWN

GERMANY BOWS TO THE ARGENTINE DICTATES OF SEA LAW TO BE ACKNOWLEDGED SUSPICIOUS HUMILITY Buenos Aires, August 29. It is officially announced that Germany's Note satisiies tile Argentine's demand for frocdom for Argentine ships in tho U-boat zone, and agrees lo mako indemnification for tho sinking of vcssela. Tho Note states that Germany "is willing to acknowledge the'dictates of international law, and will endeavour to observe them. Tho Navy lias received orders in agreement with this point of view." ' This action is regarded as indicating a change in the ruthless submarine policy, which caused the United States nnd Brazil to enter the war. There Ta some suspicion that the move is intended to complicate the Argentine's situation with the Allies. The United States Senate has authorised an internal loan of 3J million dollars, designed to terminate foreign domination in the Argentine's flnances.—Aus.N.Z. Cablo Assn. ARGENTINA APPROVES OP THE NOTE. London, August 29. The German Note to Argentina states that, owinjj to the strong desiro to remain friendly with Argentina, Germany agrees fo modify the submarine blockade to the extent of not attacking Argentine ships carrying only foodstuffs. The Argentine Government approves of the Note—Aus.N.Z. Cable Assn. I OPINION IN AMERICA. Washington, August 29. ThV' general opinion is that Germany has Ts6wed towards Argentina through fear of endangering Ifer vast commercial enterprises and adding another enemy.— Aus.-N.Z. Cablo Assn. THE WEEK'S LOSS IN BRITISH SHIPPING INCREASE IN BIG SHIP SINKINGS. London, August 29. Tho "Admiralty's leport on the submarine campaign during Hie week gives tlie following figures, those at last week's report being given in parentheses! Arrivals .! 2629 (2837) Departures 2680 (2761). Sunk, over 1600 tons 18 (15) Sunk, under 1600 tons 5 (3) Unsuccessfully attacked ... 0 (12) Pishing vessels Bunk > 0 (0) .—Aus.-N.Z. Cablo Assn.-lteuter. ITALIAN SHIPPING LOSSES. Rome, August 29. For Tne week ending August 20 the arrivals woro 588, and sailings 557. The sinkings were a steamer and two small sailing vessels. One vessel was unsuccessfully attacked.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.Reuter. [Last week's report showed' two steamers and three sailing vessels sunk, wmTo TTiree others were damaged, but reached port.] BRITAIN'S WAR ON THE U-BOATS INCREASINGET SUCCESSFUL. London, August 29. The 'Tall Mall Gazette" says tho Navy is dealing with file submarine in an Increasingly successful way—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. T