New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-19

leaves concerns a possible adjustment
With England OF the use Of neutral
flags. No answer has been made by
Britain to American representations on
this point. but one is likely soon, and
there is every reason TO believe the
British government will simply state
that IL il not true, as Germany alleges,
that a secret order was issued to mer-
cbar'rnr-. g. make a. disseminate
use Of neutral flags. and that England
Las no other intention than the time
worn policy Of permitting her mer-
chantmen 10 use the flags of neutrals
"A emergencies, 10 which IL is consid-
srsa america cannot possibly object,
having taken advantage OF this rule
herself so often.
For the present, however, all passen-
ger traffic between England and Hoi-
lines. on the other hand, have not as
yet been affected Both the iceland
and the Batavier lines have cancelled
all passenger service to Holland, al
though they are continuing their
freight and mail traffic. The Wilson
Line. TO Scandinavian ports, is running
as usual
Agency dispatches from Denmark re-
port that the crews Of one Danish and
three Norwegian ships at Aarhuus re-
fused to-day to sail for England and
left their ships.
Sixty Liners Scheduled to Sail.
The Minnewaska, Of the Atlantic
Transport Line, was scheduled to sail
yesterday, but the departure was post
poned a week hence, not. however, as
a result Of Germany's threats. 1t was
explained by an official Of the steam
ship line. Within the next ten days
fixty liners are scheduled 10 sail from
the British Isles. thiTty-nine 70 Africa,
Australia and Eastern points. fifteen
TO America and the West Indies, and
six TO the Mediterranean and Baltic.
While insurance rates at Lloyds
showed practically no increase as re-
suit of the blockade, there was a big
lump on policies covering against a
declaration Of war between the United
states aud Germany within six
months. Whereas, a month ago, the
premium on the same risk was 3 gui-
meas per cent, Germany's answer 10
the American note yesterday caused II
90 rise quickly 70 20 guineas per cent.
There was q slight furry among IN
derwriters when Lloyds received
report that the cruiser Karlsruhe had
British and one Norwegian. No in
formation has been received by the
Norwegian Consul General, who, II
was asserted at the Consulate, was
prepared 70 begin an investigation as
soon as the information came.
Relief ships chartered by the com
mission for Belgian relief are TO be
permitted 70 follow their usual route
across the English Channel without
molestation from German submarines.
For some months all vessels flying
the relief flag. even il they were OF
belligerent registry, have been i'm
rune from attacks under assurances
from both the British and German
admiraltics.
When the German war zone was
ordered the Relief Commission was ad-
vised 20 send its ships by way OF the
north Of Scotland, but as the German
Minister Of Marine renewed his assur-
ance Of safe conduct when the com
mission informed him that this change
Of route would result in the forfeiture
Of charters, instructions were given
that the ships pursue their usual
course.
Subtle German Suggestion.
"The Morning Post" referring 70
idea that American men-of-
war should convoy American merchant
men, says:
This is a subtle suggestion, though
how a convoy would be q protection
against the mines which Germany is
10 lay IL not explained.
upon examination il appears that.
20 he German interprets- |
ton Of Intentional law, merchant
proceeding under convoy are
exempt from right Of search on the