The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-29
U. S. INSISTS
(contsnusd Prom rir.t P.r.,

virtually statement intended for all
the members of the triple entente
Inc document points out that com
paints on every side and public criti-
Sisms IN the United States hold the
British policy as directly responsihls
Tor the depression in many American
industries, situation the seriousness
OF which must be apparent TO Great
bTltaln. reimbursement alone for
eargoes unlawfully detained or seized.
~ states. does not remedy the evil. as
me cnlef difficulty is the moral effect
OF British practice on American ex-
porters. who are restrained BY n from
takinS risks or hazards which in no
case ought TO surround Legitimate
trade between the United States and
other neutral countries.
Much Feeling Aroused.
Feeling has been aroused on the sub
Ject TO such an extent. the communi-
catlon adds. that the American gov
eminent feels compelled to ask for
osnnite information as TO Great Brit
am attitude. In order that IL NAV
take such measures as will protect
american citizens in their rights.
The United States. IL points out.
was patient al first. realizing that the
unexpected outbreak of hostilities had
heaped a mass of burdens on the Brit
lsh government. and thinking an early
gearing OF the air would come. Five
montns have now elapsed, the note
asserts. with no Improvement In the
SITUATION. In the meantime. American
Shippers have aYailed themselves of
various suggestions from the British
government, such as shipping cargoes
10 dehnitely named consignees in neu-
trail countries. and the taking out of
certificates from consuls in this coun.
Try, which followed promises OF the
brush foreign ONCE that the allied
meets consequently would cease deten-
lions OF these carEoes. The situation
however, Is described as having hard
ly improved after these concessions.
Refers 20 Equity PrincipIs.
Reference - made In the note TO the
hlEh principles OF equity which have
actuatcd Great Britain In her champion
snip In the past for the freedom OF the
seas TO neutral commerce. and the hopa
rs expressed that even though a belligcr-
ent herself. she will realize the serious
ness To the neutral or continued inter
discussion Of those articles which Great
Britain has taken from the generally ac-
ctpted lists OF non-contra band aud
placed on the list OF absolute and con,Ii.
tionai contraband the American go,,ert,.
ment declares that the British fleets
nave been regarding absolute and condi.
.lensl contrahand a. In the same class
whereas international law defines abso-
lutte contrahand a. consisting OF fbose
articles intended directly for the use Of
an army or navy. and conditional CON
Iapshd. lhose products susceptible OF
use by armed forces but WHO'S. deatt,s.
iign mus BE- the Determining factor In
Ahe American note. mentioning here
that toodstuffs are conditional contra
brand since thry mny b. destined for me
use OF civil population NJ well a. an
army. says the United states. D. in en-.
we agreement with the doctrine OK
pressed by Lord Salisbury. Hrffisb TO-.
tlEn secretary. IN his correauondsur.
Win the Washington government com
~ I"inE the shipment % food atuffs 90
n,outh africa Lore salisbury wrote
. Foodstunr. with on hostile dcafIna.
llnh' fiu he tpnFIdcred contraband OF
Nhf "nlN if they are supplies FOR the
ehffNf forces. NJ is not Sufficient thaf
tl'f Hff faunhle uf being so used Tt
mus He shown that this was in fsrf