Evening Republican, Volume 19, Number 218, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 14 September 1915 — Germany’s Explanation Blames Weather For Orduna Episode. [ARTICLE]

Germany’s Explanation Blames Weather For Orduna Episode.

Washington, D. C., Sept. 13.—Germany’s explanation of the unsuccessful attempt to destroy the Cunard liner Orduna on July 9, is that the submarine commander violated his instructions, which were not to attack any liner, but that because of the weather he was unable to make out the character or nationality of the Orduna. The Germans’ explanation, which comes in the form of a ndte, was laid before President Wilson today by Secretary Lansing and may figure in discussion of the submarine issue with Count von Bernstorff, the German ambassador.