New-York tribune., 1915-03-02

their turn TO prevent commodities OF
any kind from reaching or leaving Ger
many.
"These measures will, lowever. be
enforced by the British and French
governments without risk 10 neutral
ships or neutral or non-combatant lives.
and In strict observation of the die
tates of humanity. Tho British and
French governments will therefore hold
themselves free to detain and take into
port ships carrying goods of presumed
enemy destination, ownership or origin.
at is not intended TO conhscate such
vessels or cargoes unless they would
otherwise be liable to conhscation, Yes
sells with cargocs which sailed before
this date will not be affected.
That 10 our reply
The reading Of the statement was in
terrupted frequently with loud cheers.
Every member Of the House not at
the front in khaki or unavoidably de-
tained was In his seat to hear the
Prime Minister'S speech, and there was
frequent cheering. Tie galleries were
packed. When the Premier concluded
his set statement and. turning 10 the
Speaker, said, THAT, cir, Is our reply,
there was a tremendous outburst.
Curiously, the German reply. 10 the
American note seeking 10 solve the
situation growing out of Germany's
declaration OF a naval war zone was
handed 20 Ambassador Gerard at Ber-
lin to-day, and Premier Asquith said
in his speech that Great Britain and
her allies were still carefully consld-
ering the American note TO them on
tbe Same subject That the British
government had rejected the proposal
he dec ared. was quite untrue.
Hive papa the American
Ambassador, called on Sir Edward Grey,
the British Secretary this. afternoon
The Italian and Russian ambassadors
and the Swedish and Danish ministers
also made ellis 1t is presumed they
went to the Foreign Ohice to discuss
Great Britain's policy OF reprlsals de-
signed TO cut Oft commerce to and from
Germany.
Tremendous Cost of War.
The tremendous cost Of modern war
fare. which the Premier estimated now
at s7.5OO.OOO daily to the Allies alone,
and likely TO grow to $500, 600 or more
a day by April, was the theme OF tha'
part of the Premier's address not oeal-
ing with the blockade. He gave these
figures in asking for a supplementary
vote of credit. making total of $780,
100000 (S1 $40 600, ,000), to prosecute the
war 10 March 81. 1915, which the House
unanimously granted
The entire struggle with Napoleon
cost England only Gl,s3l,OOO.OOO, ana ana
the South African war on y G2ll 90 l,VOO'
These were Mr. Asquith's hgures.
Before the Premier had hnished me
newspapers .erC on the streels pro
claiming "our answer 70 Germany IN
big letters. and il was apparent every
where that the entire nation mao DeSh
chqfng for rcprisals against the SINK
ING of merchant craft by submarines.
The Premier revealed these measures
of reprisal TO Parliament and the ma
tion on introducing the third ana
fourth votes for credit TO meet the
expenses of the war. These are, re
spective!y. G37.0O0.0O0 (Sl95 ,OOO,OoO) 10
balance the expenditures Of the, cur
rent fiscal year. making the total cOSt
of eight months Of war t362,OOO'OO0
tsi.SlC 900 OOO). and another vote Of
$3.50 900 .OOO 81 0,0O0,000) as the first
ins.alment for the year opening April j.
Average Daily Expenditures.
The Premier pointed out that on
April ] the war would have lasted 80
davs, with an average eKpendltuIes q
81 f6O OOO tS7 5OO.OO0) daily. After
making full allowance for ali items nov nov
in the nature Of recoverable loans, the
daily expenditure would not work out
less than 81 100000 The total amount
raised under votes for credit ourinG
the current financial year 1852 .0OO,UOO
-represented broadly the difference
in expenditures on peace ana "at
footing.
OF the total e38O0OOO0 represented
advances for war expenditures Oh the
donlinions and the crown colonies III
addition TO which there mad been ad-
,-.I ctO O0O OOO tO Belgium and
$500. 900 to Servia.
Further advances TO these Allies are
in contemplation" the Premier contin-
ned. at is probably within the mark 10
say that BY april We snail be spend
ing roughly G20OO,oOo daily above the
normal ...oo,.. -.
largest single ,ote ever put before the
House. IL will cover the penod 20 'Nc
second week of July.
Referring 10 the attack on the laT-
danelles, the Premier SAID there had
been no impairment OF strength oi the
Allies in France or in Flanders as re-
sult Of Withdrawals Of men for service
IN the campaign against Turkey.
No Weakening of the Fleet.
Owe shall continue 10 give the full
est and most effective support there.
Tho Premier added. referring 10 the
western front "Ncithcr has there DecH,
tnr the purpose of the Dardune!.eS
operations, any weakening OF the grand
6cet The enterprise vas careiIily con
ceived. with distinct political, sirategl-
cal and economic objects.
The Premier said the operations
AGAINST Turkey again illustrated the
close cooperation among the Allies.
The Premier referred 10 'the splcn-
aid contingent of the French navy,
which shares the glory snd hazards of
the crterprise.' The Dardanollcs opera
ton also demonstrated, he SAID, the
couiouspcsS an variety Of British
naval resources The Queen Elizabeth
was Great RritaiE's newest super
dreadnought, with a power Of range
n yer before known, while al her slde
was the AgamemnOn, the predecessor
of the drCadnOught.
Referring 10 the new credit mcasuI",
which the government presented, MI
Asquith said. ~
large neCuniarv demand with the full
conviction that after seven months Oi
war the country ard the empire are
every whit a. determined as eVer-if
needs be at a cost of all We can com
maud In men and mOney-to bring the
righteous cause 10 triumphant issue
Encouraged by the Outlook
There is much to encourage and
stimulate US In what we see IN the
beroism of Belgium and SerVia and IN
the undaunted tcnaclty wheIewlIh our
NUies hold their far flung lines until
the moment comes lcr an I'teSlS''D4e
decisive advance.
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