Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-03-04

LONDON, March At would
appear that other neutrals are
awaiting the lead OF the United
States before embarking on any
course of action imposed by
Premier Asquith So announcement
OF the retaliatory policy Of the al
lies, which looks to the virtual
blockading OF Germany.
Meanwhile British newspapers
are expressing some uneaslness
because of the unfavorable i'm
preston the premicrs announce
ment seems to have made upon
American public opinion.
Critic of Asquith's Policy.
Thomas Gibson Bowles, former mem
ber of parliament and writer on
naval matters. in an address before the
Institute of Ship Brokers in London,
EXPRESSED with much emphasis his in
ability TO understand the policy of re-
priSais against Germany outlined by
Premier Asquith in his speech in the
house of commons. Mr.. Bowles said:
What is to happen to carSoes of
enemy ownership, origin and destiIa-
tion which are brought into port? They
are not to be contiscated: this is ex-
pressly declared. Are they to be pur-
chased by the captors, according to the
doctrine of preemption with 10 per
cent condensation TOR Qslayp'
Presumption or SeizureP
Ii the latter course was pursued, Mr.
BowIes pointed out, Great Britain
W ould trade with Germany on d large
scalc. If presumption was not to be
resorted to MIR. Bowles ASKED if seized
goods would he held in trust.
The speaker criticised the Asquith
policy i'll that, SO far as 1t has been
outlined, it neglects to conform to the
common law which protects neutral
traders. He further objected to the
premler'S policy because 1t does not in
nict maximum damage upon the enemy
uy conIisca ting the enemy's goods found
IN neutral snlpS.
German Goods for England.
Expectation from Germany of such
goods as Great Britain desires and Is
aple to obtain from that country will
be permitted by the British govern
mcnt, Notwithstanding the declaration
OF Premier -tsqulth that Great Britain
and her allies would prevent COM
,uotiities of any kind from reaching or
!,aviug Germany This point was made
+ clear III IL statement respecting the
blockade policy which was delivered in
the house of commons by Walter Run
clman. president of the board OF trade
aum,ral Lord Charles Beresford
asked whether aniline dyes from Ger
many would be admitted to England.
Mr. Runciman replied thai persons
licensed by the government to import
aniIine dyes would be permitted to
continue to bring them in, since these
dyes were necessary for the purposes
of the war office, the admiralty and
civil industry
Eyades American Issue.
1t was suggested that If German
goods continued to be brought in it
would be impossible for Great Britain
to prevent Germany from exporting
goods to America.
Mr.. Runciman declined to discuss this
point. He added:
...If 1t is necessary that we should get
and II we can get. some goods from
Germany-for instance. II we require
explosives and can get them from Ger
m.,v-we certainly shall do So
Tbe order-in-council putting the Eng
u.b declaration against German com
,nsrce into effect. it is stated. autbor;.
| ,atiyelv. will explain the details as to
| how the admiralty Will proceed in en-
| forcing the sweeping order. The exact
! date Of the order has not yet been de-
cided upon. but it will probably be pub
! liehed in few days.
| Great Britain has not yet prepared her
l answer to the American note.