| Show GRATITUDE OF GERMAY Appreciates Efforts of Commander McCrefi in Southern Waters Washington Sept 51ho Gorman Government Gov-ernment has expressed officially Ha appreciation appre-ciation of Commander McCrcaa efforts In behalf of the empires interests In Southern waters In a letter lo tho Slate department The letter which In signed by Count von Oradl first secretary of th > embassy naja L have now received Inulnfcllons fron the Imperial Government lo express lo the Unite Stnteo Government Its Goermcnl Is Warmest warm-est thanks for Capt McCreaa prompt and effective actions in behalf of German cltl7i nH whose Interests wi at ntake L take special pleasure In jvlnclni thin lo your ExinileiieyH notice and I will avail myself of the occasion lo renew to your Excellency the aKuurancea 1 of my dlsllngulshcd consideration |