New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-03-04
Order in Council Not to
Establish Universal
Embargo.
COTTON LIKELY
TO BE FAVORED
Vigorous u. S. Complaint Fully
Expected in LOndon-Re-
buttal Prepared.
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Council making effective the Anglo
French programme Of reprisals is
being prepared. and viii be more ex-
plicit in its terms than the original
declaration. 1t will answer many of
the multitude Of inquiries which have
been made concerning the precise in
tentions of the Allies with regard TO
neutral commerce.
There is good reason to believe that
the order will not place an irreyocable
embargo on all German commerce. In
other words, room will be left for max
ing concessions TO neutrais if it is con-
sidered necessary or advisable.
What will happen to cotton is here
considered a matter Of the greatest
American interest. 1t is understood
that a few days ago il had been decided
by the Cabinet that no more cotton
shipments to German ports should
pass, yet in one authoritative quarter
to-day it was stated, concerning the
proposed reprisHls, that "as far as
open TO consideration"
Government and public here. how
ever, fully anticipate a vigorous Amerl-
can complaint. England will prove un-
Yielding for the most part, although
some modification is not beyond the
possibilities, and every effort will be
made TO impress America with the ne
cessity for the action taken.
There would he more worry about
this were il not for the recently signed
peace treaty, which provided for ref
erence of any dispute TO an interna-
tional comm ssion, which shall! have
year wherein to make an investigation
and report. This treaty has not been
overlooked by the government here.
II is argued that England " she hal
shortened the war only brief period
by her action, could well afford 10 pay
all the indcmn.tie; an international
commission might grant for American
commercial losses, having saved money
at the rate OF sl,J00,O0O daily for
such period as the policy now beng
initiated cuts from the length Of the
wa.
Indisputable evidence IS accumuiat-
ing that Great Rritain's reply 20 Amer
ica's recent proposals for an adjust
mcnt Of certain rules Of warfare with
Germany will be wholly unfayorabie.
Germany's reply, which was published
here this morning with the text Of the
American proposals, is considered ut
tellv unacceptable for many reasons,
and. although cloaked in somewhat
acquiescent form. i. IN reality con-
sidcrcd mere buncombe and not in any
sense an affirmative reply, there being
so many impossible conditions at
tachcd
Great Britain's reply has aot yet
gone forward, but will possibly be
Transmitted tonight.
Germany's demand for uninterrupted
imports into Germany viii not be ac-
ccpted By England for the reasons
which have recently full been set forth.
England holds that the sO-called block
ade is only a German effort to cut OIL
the British food supply and that there
fore retaliatory measures OF the same
nature are wholly justified.
Concerning Germany's guarantee that
foodsturs, along with equally impor-
tart articles, such as fodder rubber,
petroleum, etc, woIld be used by the
civil population, there is not the
slightest chance Of England accepting
such guarantee, for the reason thai
Germany has steadfastly violated al!
treaties and al the rules OF inierna-
tional law. IN other words, Germany
word Of honor is not any good IN ing
land. and il America cares TO hach
Germany's guarantee II = douo-ful
even then # England would acquiesce'
for il is considered it would be cues
ton Of America going 20 war with Ger
many 10 make the guarantee good.
Moreover. the B-iush reOpie con
slider that any proposal looking toward
the cessation of Gcrmany's submarine
activity in return for freedom Of food
would mean only that Germany would
have liberty to acquire huge supplies
&C food during the next few months
and then would renounce the agree
ment and proceed again with the al
legged blockade, which IS held proved to
&c absolutely Intellectual. Germany,
according TO the British view, is en-
deavoring to induce America, through
q protest OF some sort, TO do work OF
which the German navy Is Incapable.
The Allies do not intend to be de
cCiyed.
Exportation from Germany of such
goods as Great Britain desires and is
aDle 10 OBTAIN from lHdN SOuHtlS VIII
be permitted By the British govern
ment, notwithstanding the declaration
of Premier Asqmth that Great Britain
and her allies would prevent commodi-
ties OF any kind from reaching or leay-
ing Germany. This point was made
clear in statement respecting the
blockade policy which was delivered in
the House of Commons to-day by Wal
ter Runciman. President Of the Board
Of Trade.
Admiral ord Charles Beresford
asked whether aniline dyes from Ger
many would be admitted to England.
Mr.. Runciman replied that persons IL
censed by the government 20 import
aniline dyes would be permitted TO con
tinue to bring them in. since these
dyes were necessary for the purpose
Of The War Office, the Admiralty and
civil industry.