THE BLOCKADE OF GREAT
BRITAIN
NEUTRAL NATIONS ON GER- MANY'S THREAT.
DE GUERRE.”
GERMAN DIATRIBES AGAINST ENGLAND.
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, MARCH 18π, 1915.
Now for Eng-Bag, False Flage," and "England's
The Blockade of England," "War on English Transports," land," were some of the huge headlines wherewith the German pupore announced Last month the German intention to sink without morey anything that floated within reach of a German submarine.
That the United States will once more step in and seize the City of Vora Cruz in that President Wilson has announced that the belief which exists here, despite the fact he will not move the army.
were given several days ago for the first
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It is reported that German agents are copper money to Germany for the manu- adfacture of projectiles.
In view of tho apparently increasing gravity of the Mexican situation orders and second divisio s of the Atlantic flect to rendezvous in Guantanamo Bay, vices received from there to-day report the arrival of nincteon batticships and auxiliaries. The battleships are ready for active service.
THE SITUATION IN MEXICO. The following messages are extracted from the Cobicnews-American of Manila The German newspapers for a couple of WASHINGTON, March 11th. days after this announcement dealt with little elso than the supposed secret order USE OF NEUTRAL FLAGS AS A "RUSE which was made the basis of the German to English ships to hoist neutral flags,
“bockade" proclamation. The articles bore headlines such as England Hides her Flag How England disowns her Terror of the Submarine War." Column after column was written to show that England, always contemptible, had now sunk beneath all respect, and deprived herself of the right to any considera tion." "This ruthless State," cried the Hamburger Nachrichten, must be pulled down now that in its own terror it has hauled down its flag from its trading newspapers wrote as if Germany had not ships. With amusing unanimity the already been making every effort at sea, and dy ethmale passage of British transports had been due thus far to Gerundertaken by the United States together and oloquent appeals to neutrals. The factions in Mexico will unite in order to man kindness. They also addressed fresh with Argentine, Brazil and Chile and the Berlin Lokalanzeiger sand. The
prevent outside interference.
In a leading article the Neuste Nach- richten declared German patience ja oxhausted. Henceforth blood shall flow for the sake of blood; slaughter for slaughter's sake."
The Cologne Gazette said that Germany would have no respect whatever for the opinion of neutrals. It added that the enemies of Germany proposed achieve by the starvation of and children what they could not old men, women, achieve by victory in the field, shall fight to the uttermost, even if the whole world should join in the hypocriti cal ery for humanity.”
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VILLA WOULD RESIST INTER- VENTION,
WASHINGTON, March 11th.
A Kent County Council advertisement to state, among other particulars, their for a temporary clerk requested candidate reasons for not taking up military service.
A Swiss schoolmaster who has just raturnod from Germany states that tho war has given a tremendous impetus to the study of English at Berlin, Haraburg and other large bitien
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is
MR. BRYAN ADVISES FOREIGNERS
TO DEPART.
WASHINGTON, March 11th. General Venustiano Carranza, replying to Secretary of State Bryan's Note, dis claims the responsibility for the present
Germany encircles the whole English coasts in order effectively to counter Great The German Press went on to state that Britain's intrigues. Germany would the German Government would disregard probably not have come to this if England friendly or unfriendly protesia, and that had not shown her the way. Our cousins the treatment of neutral vessels in future will now be beaten with their own would depend on the attitude of their weapons. Germany merely makes use of respective Governments,
The great
the right of reprise, and so assures not Liberal paper, Dagens only her own future, but also the future troubled conditions in Mexico, Nyheter, of Stockholm, replied;—
We are not afraid of the German of neutral Statos against England's monace, and Germany will learn if she policy of violence. For centuries the dare to torpedo noutral vessels that peoples have groaned under the English neutral countries do not intend to keep yoke, and all attempts to shake it off re- quiet and be suppressed by Germany,"
mained vain. If Germany-as she feels The Norwegian newspaper Horgen strong enough to do-now smashes the bladet said:
yoko, she is fulfilling an exaltod historical mission. She is freeing the world from one of its most dangerous enemies,
"The German Admiralty staff's declaration of the blockade of English Coasta is considered by Norwegian ship. owners as unlikely to produce any great effect. England will probably reply by cutting off all supplies to Germazy,
The Petit Journal published the follow ing from Rome:
An Italian person of importanco describes the Note of the German Admiralty as Germany's greatest diple matic blander, nad dolorce that Ger many will alienate the last sympathics of neutrals mindful of their interests, and will haston certain decisions."
The Tribuna of Rome, said:- "Germany may be certain that the noutral countries will not accept this strange principle, according to which, ns the result of fault attributed to ene of the belligerents, peaceful shipping is regarded as that of an enemy, and the old-established custom of boarding vessels Germany casinot, in is disregarded. order to take reprisals against the British, injure the rights of neutral navigation or endanger the lives of neutral subjects."
PARTIAL EXCEPTIONS.
The German Embussy at Washington, Bubsequently issued a statement saying that Germany did not intend to molest or seize American vessels laden with food- stufis for the civilian population of
countries. In regard to this
In his answer he also promises to furnish protection to all foreigners, but he urges them to leave Mexico at the earliest
possible moment.
CONDITIONS IN CAPITAL BETTER.
WASHINGTON, March 11th. The British Chargé d'Affaires in Mexico City, on the other hand, has notified his Government that since the evacuation of the City by Obregon's forces, the capital has quieted down and that the conditions are very much improved.
MEXICANS LOOTING IN CAPITAL
The Bertiner Tageblatt said:- The German Empire is acting under the compulsion of necessity. As a State and a people wrestling for its existence in a war with four Great Powers that has been forced upon her, Germany has the sacred duty of taking tho most extreme risks
WABBINGTON, March 11th. against her mightiest enemy. The prize of the battle is the freedom of the ceas. indicate that the situation in the capital Reports received by the State Depart ment from its ants in Mexico City It is, at any rate, evident that Ger is rapidly growing worse. many's paper proclamation was immense ly popular. Since the outbreak of war
drawal of General Obregon and his troops there has hardly been such an outpouring was the signal for the commencement of of venomous abuse as that let loos by the looting and pillaging by the poorer classes annoncement of the blockade." in the city. The reports to the State universally declared that England's object Department declare that the police have been unable to cope with the situation and was to annihilate Germany. chester Nachrichten asserted that all the mobs in plundering the ships.
they have in a number of instances joined
The Man-
sures of destruction were permissible
against England, because, if Germany were no victorious, England would "stamp her out without pity." The Centre Party Depaty, Herr Erzberger, de clared that England would burn Cologne or Hanover or Berlin if she could reach them.
ALLIES FINANCIAL-
AGREEMENT.
THE CITY.
The vith-
MR. BRYAN SENDS SECOND NOTE
TO CARRANZA.
WASHINGTON, March 12th. Secretary of State Bryan to-day sent another Note to General Venustiano Carranza demanding that the railroad line between Vera Cruz and Mexico City be opened to permit refugees to leave the capital and in order to allow foodstuffs passage to relieve the many starving residents of the city
General Joffre's chauffour is newher Boillot, Rigal, nor any other professional Harquis of Albufera, the great-grandson driver, as has been stated. He is the of Napoleon's Marshal Suchet,
The Secretary of the War Office again Botifies that it is necessary that the name and address of the gender should be always stated on parcels sent by parcel pet to the Expeditionary Force in France
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The Journal des Debats, referring to reported financial agreement between Bulgaria and the Teutonic Allies, says Mr E. S. Abraham that so far from intimidating Rumanin Mr. G. E. Anderson this should prompt her to come into line Mr H. G. Allen before Bulgaris is in a position to molest Mr. Backkonso her
Mr. G. A. Bena Min E, E, Bolilion The Government of India has asked the Mr C. D. J. Ball Fort Officers to be on the look-out for Ms & Mrs Beswicke attempting to smuggle food-stuffa tow. Back dhowe (Haj pilgrim boats) which are Mr&Mrs A. B. Bishop
Mr E. J. Bir took German East Africa, where, the Govern Mr & Mrs J. V. Brags ment have been informed, great scarcity Mr S. W. E. Clare of food prevails
Mr & Mrs J. Cogen Mm C. E. P. Co.e
As the outcome of the exchange of views between Italy and England commerce to and from Italy has gradually improved and has now become practically normal. No more complaints have been raised about arrest, detention, or capture of Italian merchantmen
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enemy count, it may be pointed out THE TREASURY STATEMENT AND Gece rad ardent Wilson at reply to the says The Times, that commercial blockade, to be properly carried out and right according to international law, must be impartial. There can be no exceptions If Germany makes an exception in the case of American vessel, she must make it in the case of others. Directly, she Governor begins to make exceptions, the position is no longer one of blockade.
answer to President in first Note dispatched by Secretary Bryan From the City point of view, says The to make every possible effort to comply whom are men who were originally put | Mis M. B. Dutty
To President Wilson, Carranza promise:
A L Mr J. W. Conger Coleman
Mrs. McClure Mr E. H. A. Craig
Some of the infantry units opposing as Mr & Mr E. E. Davis
Mra de Sta Croix MTO
now are officially stated to contain largo Mr H. G. Daries numbers of Ereatz Reservists, amongst W. A. Lowley with the suggestions of Secretary Bryan these men have been joining after only
bacs for some physical defect. Recently Mr A. Derby and in addition will make a arcing eight weeks' training, looting in the capital. inquiry into the reports of murder and
THE LAW OF THE FLAG.
VIEW OF THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT.
The following statement was issued by the British Foreign Office with regard to the use of the neutral flag us a ruse de guerre: -.
Mr B. K. Mohin. Mr. P Metcalf i Mr G. 9, Mlädleton Mr. M. if ooh
Maier Mr J. H. N. Mody Mr A. L. Moss Mr & M 0. E.
Mr O. P. Mullar
Mrs W. R. Neghbour Mr J. 8, Nicolson Mr J. Ormiston
Mr&H H. C. Capt J. R. Omen
Ehrenfels
Dr A. A. Paapis Mr A, J. Pitcher
Señor Don Juan Riano y Gavangos, the respondent states that German banky Capt & Mrs E M. Men Playger
Spanish Ambassador in Washington, has notified Secretary Bryan that information ahas reached him from the Spanish Embassy in Mexico City that mobs are murdering Spanish subjects residing in Mexico and are looting their property. Don Juan aake that the United States take steps to investigate this report t
The Daily Telegraph's New York oor are endeavouring to raise a loan of ten millions for the German Government among wealthy German-Americans, It is thought likely subscribed.
this will be over
Mr. T. Jones
Mr A. B. 'urves Mrs J. A. Randall MrE. H. Hay Mr V. Read
Lt-Col. & Mrs Baynor BRA.M.C. -Miss F. Resu
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Mr. J.-P. Rowell Mr J. C. Sibley Mrn A. G. Smith Mr W. H. Smith Miss A Square
A. Mr S. Stadtmoet
Mr A. Schi Mr & Mrs J. A. T.
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Mr E. B. Waite
Wal 108 Mr & Mrs A. Well
and family Mr F. W. Waite Mr Wm. Wishart Mr G. G. Wood Mr&Mr JF.
Wright Mr & Mrs H I. I.
White
Times, the Treasury announcement as to the result of the conference of the Finance Ministers of the Allies, at which the assisted, is somewhat incomplete. It of the Bank of England
Mr E, Evensen leaves just a doubt on the point in which financiers TO most interested, as
Mr Dezmon Fuller
French and child to whether it is the intention of
Hr H. Feer the Allies to issue unitedly
Mr C. G. Fry great war Joan for themselves. The statement is that the Allies aro
Mr E, E. tray. agreed in declaring that the three
Mr J. Gibb Powers are resolved to unite their finan-
Mr.L. Gilder cial resources equally with their military
A correspondent writes to The Times Mr. V. Gonibourn resources. But while their military
The War Office issued an order to all Mr & Mrs J. Gould resources aro united they are nevertheless
Commandants of detention camps in the Mr H. L. Griditha NATIONAL RELIEF FUND. "The use of the neutral flag is, with used in a manner distinct from dach
Kingdom, authorising them to allow the Mr&Mrs. A. Grifin German and Austrian prisoners of war | Mr 0, L. Goodrich certain limitations, well established in other. Is it to be the same, in spite of
THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE practice as a ruse de guerre. The only rumours to the contrary, with their
to have newspapers every day, a selection Mr LV.Gelder Certainly there is
MONEY IN ENGLAND.
to be made from the leading penny dailies Capt T. P. Hall effect in the case of a merchantman of financial resources?
and half-penny picture papers
Mr & Mra W. The Prince of Wales Fund for tho is to compel the enemy to follow the show that there will ever be a great Relief of National Distress arising out of German military train was derailed: Hos Me E. A. Hewett, Thomas wearing a flag other than her national flag nothing in the Treasury statement to
Hannibal united loan for the three Powers them the war, on January 21st, reached
A message from Petrograd says that a Mr G. Hưpor ordinary obligations of naval warfare, selves. On the contrary, the united loan £4,435,000. Of this sum £1,104,000 has recently near Lovitch causing the and to satisfy himself as to the nationality mentioned will be only for the purpose been allocated for the assistance of the sion of several truck loads of ammunition. Mr F. T. Hirbeso
explo- OM.G. of the vessel and of the character of her of partially meeting the needs of the dependents of men ou active service and Many soldiers were killed. The Gormans Mrs F. M. Hogg cargo by examination before capturing her countries which fight with the Allies £180,000 for the relief of distress among took terrible reprisals on the neighbouring Me W. J. Hodge and taking her into a Prize Court for Doubt is also left as to the manner in the civilian population, leaving a balance villages. Three hundred pouvants were Mrs H H. Hoagl adjudication.
which the Russian exchange is to be im The British Governmens has always proved, a matter which is of great
in band of £3,140,000. The reason why brought to Lovitch horribly mutilated. Mr. Hunter considered the use of British colours by a importance to the commercial community; been voted for civil distress is, of course, so comparatively small an amount has
Mr 0. A Henderson foreign vessel legitimate for the purpose and it is definitely stated that Russian that the fears of a widespread dislocation of explosives was afforded on January Mr K. B. Jepson
remarkable illustration of the force Irring of escaping capture. Such a practice not exports are to be facilitated, but it is
Previons to assaulting, the Gar Mr. Is. Jenkias only involves no breach of international rather Russian imports that require of trade have happily not been realised, 25th. law, but is specifically recognized by the facilitation. The difficulty is that Russia and it has, therefore, been unnecessary so mane fired a mine under our front trench law of this country
by the cannot go on buying abroad because of far to make any heary demands up near the railway triangle to the east of In the Merchant Shipping Act, 1694, the difficulty of payment at the present hand, the distress among the dependents of a rail weighing 251b. a distance of over the fund for this purpose. On the other Cuinchy, The explosion hurled a piece it is enacted (Sec. 50 (1)) is follows ruinous rate of exchange. Of course of the soldiers and sailors began to be a mile.
If a person uses the British flag and if exports are facilitated Russia can felt almost immediately, and reached its astumes the British national character by paying in goods, but the Treasury's before the new scale of separation which have characterised the war on Mrs W. 5. Baceley
bring
matters nearer to an equilibrium maximum in the arly days of the war The curious felicities of nomenclature on board a ship owned in whole or in method of expression, financial mea allowances came into force and while there time even to points of less important Mr & Mrs Bacon part by any persons not qualified to own a British Ship, for the purpose of not very clear to the business mind.
aures necessary to facilitate exports,"
was still. delay and confusion in paying detail. A number of Southend tradesmen Lilas Bacon making the ship appear to be a British However, there are to be more conferences out the allowances This explains why have been brought into court for failing Men W. ship, the ship ehall be subjecs to for and presumably more announcements.
the grants issued in respect of naval and to obey the order to obscure lights issued Batti on feiture under this Act, unless the
military distress are so comparatively by Brigade-Major Dimmer, V.C. Could My C W. Browa assumption has been made for the pers
large. Some of the advances so made are any name have been more appropriate to Mr W. Baipe giore of Preaping capture by an enemy
recoverable from the War Office, The the function?
Mrs Gale & obild or by a foreign ship of war in the
calls on the fand on the military and exercise of some belligerent right
naval side are rapidly decreasing, and the "And in the instructions to British
new separation allowances ought to observed in flat chested, weedy looking Miss Croes Consuls, 1014, it is stated "a ship is liable
reduce the demands on the fund in the young men as the result of a few months Dr C. T. Cross to capture if British character is impro-
future, although thers will still remain in camp, states Dr. R. Murray Leslie, Mr E. V. Cross perly assumed except for the purpose of
the payments on account of reat and lecturing at the Institute of Hygiene BrO.G. D. nison assistance in special cases which are not The commanding officer of a company of Mr F. F. Duckworth escaping capture.” As we have in prac tice not objected to foreign merchant C.B., of Ross-shire, died in Loudon on regulations.
Brigadier General W. H. E. Murray, covered by the War Office and Admiralty 250 recruits in training, who received a Mia A. For Vessels using the British merchant flag February 2nd after a recent, operation criticisms with regard to administration ments taken three months previously, Mr G. F. L. Harrison
There can be no doubt—| stock of new uniforms made on measure- | Mr A. A. Fyte as a use for the purpose of evading Just before the war he commanded at notwithstanding that both on its civil found that in many cases the clothes Mr L, S. Anot capture at sea at the hands of & belli Pretoria, and but for illness he would and military sides the fund has been an
were much too small, and bad to return im Wm
Mr J. Hunter gorent, to we should maintain that in the have been employed at the front. He immense blessing and has alleviated them for the requisite alterations Converse case a British merchant vessel joined the 47th Foot (now the Loyal untold misery
the Tiger in committed no bregon of international law North Lancashire Regiment) in 1879, and With regard to the very large balance
in action in the Mr D. H. Jonas in assuming neutral cours for a similar sorved with it till 1001, when how in hand, it is understood that the view North Sea battle, a correspondent of the Mr J. Joseph purpose, if she thought it to do so transferred to the Ist Royal Sents, a of the very able executive committee, over Western Morning News reports that after By the rules of international law, the battalion of which he commanded. As which Sir George Murray, G.C.B. pfe Enginee: Captain Taylor and four castoms of war, and the dictates of a captain be received a gold medal from sides, is that the heaviest demands on the stokers had been killed by a shell the humanity, it is obligatory upon a bellition of his conspicuous services during a peace, when a million and a half of men by smoke and spray. A volunteer was Mr & Mrs Allen
Government of Hongkong in recogni fund will come after the conclusion of periscope glasses of a tarre? were fogged Cerent to ascertain the character of severe outbreak of plague. At the begin may be expected to return to civil life, asked for would someono venture out- Mr Aurvino merchant vessel and of her cargo before ning of the South African War he took when the inflation in the Industries side the turret and wipe the glasses? Ar & Mrs B. Crow capture. Germany has no right to dis part in the defence of Kimberley, end, connected with war supplies is over, and boy 1st class climbed outside and cleaned Mr R. Driv slit regard this obligation. To destroy ship, later, as Commandant on the western when there may be general disorganization the periscope. Firing recommenced, and Mr A. Lubrich non-combatant crew, and cargo, as Ger- border of the Transvaal, he suc in the labour marke There is no intention the boy was forgotten. He remained on Mr J. Eston many has announced her intention of cceded by his firmness in pacifying a to capitalise the fund. It will be used the turret and cleaned the gloss through Me A. W. D, Gibby doing, is nothing less than an act of considerable district in a very disturbed to meot distress caused by the war, and out the action, being practically deafened Mr J. Grant piracy on the high seas."
will not be hoarded up.
by the rear of the guns.”
DEATH OF BRIGADIER- GENERAL MURRAY.
RECIPIENT OF A GOLD MEDAL FROM HONGKONG.
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