Germany Conceded:
No intention of attacking neutral ships not guilty of hostile acts in “war zone.”
Regrets and indemnity where neutral ship, not itself at fault, is damaged.
Attacks on the American ships Gulflight and Cushing unintentional, the circumstances being rigidly investigated.
Keen regret at loss of lives of neutral citizens on Lusitania.
Germany Evaded:
Issue as to humanitarian aspect and facts in Lusitania case.
Giving of any direct promise to abandon submarine warfare.
Any attempt to justify such warfare, except as “self-defense.”
Germany Countered: