Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-11-01
Revision of British Embargo
CabIed by Ambassador ,
Page From London.
UNITED STATES PROTESTS
SEIZURE OF THREE SHIPS
Kroonland, Bound for Greece, Held
at Gibraltar-Iwo Steamers Bound
for Italian Ports Held.

Copper shipments have been made abb
solute contraband and Illuminating
oils conditional contraband in a revised
list cabled to the State Department
last night by Ambassador Page in
London. Copper was previously listed
as conditional contraband and illumi-
mating oils were not listed
Ambassador Page. acting on fnstruc-
tions from the Washington administra-
ton. lodged formal protest with the
British government against the deten-
ton of the American steamer Kroon-
land. copper laden, en- route to Greece.
held at Gibraltar. He also requested,
on instructions from Washington. that
the Italian steamers San Giovanni and
the Regina dItalia. also detained at
Gibraltar. while en- route to Italian
ports with American copper, be re-
leased.
Kroonland Is Defended.
With reference to the protest against
detention of the American liner Kroon-
land. the State Department issued a
statement saying the ambassador had
been instructed to bring the case to
the attention of the British govern
ment. with the statement that the
United States considers that, unless
investigation on the part of the Brit
ish authorities has disclosed facts in
relation to the detention of vessel and
cargo other than those known to this
government. both ship and cargo
should be released at once."--
The kroonlands cargo was billed ito
order to Naples. The United States
held that the shipments were to neu-
tral countries in each case. and not
subject to seizure. - ..-~
Some officials were inclined to view
the publication of the new British con-
traband lists as not affecting. these
shipments because they were made be-
iore IT was announced. They held,
therefore. that the copper cargoes only
could be treated as conditional contra
band under the previous list British
officials here are understood to share
this view. 80
Italy Forbids Exports.
Advices were received during the day
that Italy had published a list of COM
modities the expectation of which was
forbidden. Three other neutral coun-
tries have taken similar precautions to
protect their trade with other neutrals
from molestation. The State Depart
ment Is preparing a tabulated state
ment Of these embargoes for the in
formation of American shippers. The
statement will cover shipments to
Italy Holland. Sweden and Norway.
The embargoes apply generally to
foodstuffs. clothing and military sup
plies. Their PRONUNCIATION is expected
70 facilitate the restoration of Ameri-
can trade with these countries, since
the probable result will be to free tina.
commerce from annoyance and delay of
seach. and frequently The taking OF
neutral ships to more Oh less distant
harbors for thorough examination of
their cargoes.
The effect of the embargoes and also
OF the effort of this country. ACTIN,
for all neutrals. to find a common
ground Of understanding as to contra
band with belliSerent powers, will be
TO exempt from seizure anything short
or actual contraband carried in neu-
trail bottoms to neutral ports. Depart
ment officials anticipate the restoration
of virtually Unrestricted trade among
neutrals as result
italian Embargo List.
The Italian embargo, which is in the
form of decree signed by the king,
prohibits the expectation from Italy to
any country. belligerent or neutral, Of
the following articles:
"Al foodstuffs. coffee and sugar:
horses and mules: every sort of cloth
ing or cloth which could be used in
clothing troops; every sort of vehicle,
land or air; all motors. or parts of
motors; coal. petroleum., benzine and
all iubricatins oils: copper, aluminium.
lead. nitrate of soda, etc; picric acid
and carbonate of soda: all medicines
and medical materials: all naval stores.
The only exceptions that can be
made must be passed upon by the
president of the council and the min
lister of agriculture. industry and COM