UNITED STATES.

Taranaki Daily News, 31 August 1915, Page 5

UNITED STATES.

GERMANY'S CHANGE OF FRONT. COMPLICATIONS WITH AMERICA UNLIKELY. New York, August 2fl. The Berlin correspondent of the United Press Association states that the Foreign Office is unalterably opposed to the sinking of vessels such as the Arabic by submarines. Herr von Jagow and Herr von Bothraann-Hollweg took the initiative with Mr. Gerard, the American Ambassador, but the nature of the negotiations is still unknown. The German puhlic, despite the German Admiralty's open opposition to any disavowal of sinking vessels by means of submarines, expects the Kaiser to approve of Herr von Bethniann-Holl-vieg'a policy, placing on record that Germany is an observer of international law in sea warfare and insisting that submarines should thoroughly warn before shelling or torpedoing. Herr von Bethmann-Hollweg's victory will probably close all complications with America, including that about the Lusitania. Herr von Beth-mann-Hollweg is deeply desirous of retaining the friendship of America. GERMANY'S SUBMISSION. HAS AMERICA GAINED A DIPLOMATIC VICTORY? OPINIONS DIFFER. I Received August 30, 11.30 p.m. London, August 30. The Daily News says that if it is true that Germany is prepared to abandon or suspend submarine attacks, then the United States has won a considerable diplomatic victory. There is not the Slightest reason to suppose that Herr von Bethmann-Hollweg sanctioned the attack on the Arabic, and it may be assumed with some degree of certainty that this was a malignant trick of his opponents (the supporters of Admiral von Tirpitz) that was designed to embarras him, quite as much as to drive America to action.

The paper says that the submission of official Germany to the United States' demands is possessed of historical importance, involving, at the least, recognition of the force of public opinion and the justification of President Wilson's patient diplomacy. If this has really been accomplished, then the President has struck a shrewd blow for peace in other continents than America,.

Received August 30, 11.40 p.m. New York, August 30. The Times interprets Count Bernstorff's latest explanation as that Germany will not ask for any assurance that President Wilson will fulfil his pledge in his Lusitania Note, but simply promise to discontinue the present submarine practice, and await American action. Then, if President Wilson does not act Germany will resume her policy of naval frightfulness. IRREPRESSIBLE MR. ROOSEVELT. CRITICISES THE ADMINISTRATION. New York, August 29. Mr. Roosevelt, further rcph :»g to Mr. Garrison, Secretary for War, criticised the administration's policy in Haiti and Mexico. He charged that the navy had been neglected. During 11113 and 191-1 no fleet manoeuvres were held, nor was licet or squadron gunnery practice held. He declared that' allowing existing defences to decay from lack of practice was worse than not providing proper machinery for defence.