Evening star., 1915-02-06

STOCKHOLM, via London. February
6.-Indignation is expressed by the
Swedish press because of Germany
proclam amation relative to a blockade Oh
the British Isles. The belief Is ex-
pressed that it will result in the gov
ernment making a protest to Berlin
The Dagens Nyheter, which is in
close touch with the foreign office, de-
clares England's regulation in regard
TO neutral shipping in the North sea
caused annoyance, but that it guaran-
teed traffic would be safe on certain
routes The paper says that while
Swedish vessels suffered severely from
German mine-laying. the latest order
beats the record by declaring the
most extensively used waters closed
sea and threatening neutral ships with
torpedoes.
Expects Neutrals to Protest.
ROME. February 6.-Commenting on
German measures against neutral ships
she Tribuna today declares Germany
does not take into account the rights
or even the dignity of neutrals. while
Great Britain gave satisfaction to pro-
Italy, granting the latter the right to
maintain the distinction beween abso.
lutte and conditional contraband. Con-
tinuing, the paper says:
Germany can be assured that some
neutral powers will refuse to accept
her ruling under which the established
custom of the examination at sea of
neutral vessels is abandoned and
peaceful neutral ships are put in the
same category as hostile vessels. This
will evoke protest from some neutrals.
If Germany finds that she has been
damaged by certain British measures
she should answer with reprisals dam
aging to Great Britain. but not strik-
ing at neutral powers in the move
ments of their ships or the lives of
their subjects"
Aimed at American Shipping.
THE HAGUE, February 4. via Lon
don.-Although Germany's notice con-
cerning the danger to merchant ship
ping in British waters has not called
out much comment in the Dutch press,
diplomats and business men are dis
cussing 1t with animation.
In shipping circles it Is declared that
the notice will have only the slightest
effect on Dutch vessels, most of which
are expected to continue their voyages
according to schedule, although some
The opinion expressed by the COM
panies is that vessels may still take
the risks of which notification has
been received, especially liners en-
gagged in East Indian traffic, which
would be greatly inconvenienced if
compelled to abandon their ordinary
routes.
! In diplomatic and other circles the
view is expressed that the notice is
aimed principally at vessels carrying
supplies from America, whose constant
arrival with cargoes for countries al
lied against Germany is said to have
aroused the greatest indignation in
| that country.
The Dutch government thus far has
declined to express an opinion.
Discussed by Dutch Cabinet.
AMSTERDAM, via London, February
6.-An extraordinary meeting of the
cabinet was held at The Hague yester-
| day, according to the Handelsblad, at
which Germany's statement regarding
the treatment that is to be accorded
enemy shipping was discussed. No de-
cision was reached as to the Dutch
governments stand, the newspaper
adds, as large number of points in
the German statement were regarded
as requiring legislation.
Another meeting will be held shortly
| to discuss the subject again.
Norway Deems Warning Friendly.
CHRISTIANIA, February S, via Co
penhagen and London, February 6.-The
opinion expressed by many here is that