The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-05-21
No Undue Interference.

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No Undu" Interference.
"His Majesty's Government feel sat
iafed that In the circumstances OF TINS
case undue interference with American
Interests cannot with reason be imputed
10 hem.
"Third-The number OF neutral ves-
sells carrying American cargoes and at
r-esen, held up is thirty-six. OF these
,wenty-three carry carsoes Of Ameri-
car cotton. The United States Govern
ment is aware that since the enforce
ment OF the blockade measures an
nounced in the supplement 20 the Lon
don Gazette Of the 18th Of March last
Ms Majesty's Government have acted
As regards shipments OF American cot
ton In accordance with the provisions
Of an arrangement arrived at In col
alteration with representatives. OF The
American cotton interests. The terms
Of the arrangement are as follows:
"tal Al cotton for which contracts
Of sale and freight engagements al
rsady have been made before Mar'h 2
10 10 be allowed free transit, or bought
at the contract price II stopped. pro-
vide1 the ship sails not later than the
3lsi Of March.
WV 'AlllAlhl lIVdAilthN - w W nv
corded al cotton insured before the
"a Of March, provided 1t is put aboard
rot later thar the 18th OF March.
"tcD M shipments OF cotton claim
lns the above protection are to be de-
Jared before sailing. and documents
produced and certificates obtained from
consular officers or other authorities
Med by the Government.
"Fourth-ln accepting this scheme,
which II may be noted applies 10 ship
nents Of cotton for a neutral destina-
Ion only, the principal representatives
OF the American cotton interests de-
seribed II 10 his MaJesty's Ambassador
al Washington as conceding all that
me American interests could properly
ASK II was never suggested that
vessels or cirgoes with an enemy des-
una'ion should be allowed to proceed.
HIS Majesty's Government were. more
over, given to understand that the pro-
VISIONS OF the arrangement were accept
able 10 the United States Government.
Cargo statement SOOn.
"Ffth-lt is intended shortly to fur
hsn a statement showing precis 'ly VIVA,
Nafgoes or portions OF cargocs his Maj
-Ny Government have deals; with under
no above arrangement, and as regards
nose which they have decided TO pur-
ehaSe at the contract price. under The
"fns II paragraph A. OF the arrange.
nent Direct discussions ha e aitrady
oeen opened with the special repr s'ntt-
yves % the American part!.s interested
"a London.
SN'h-A considerable portion OF cot
ION mas already been sold. and orange
meh's are being made for handing over
ne proceeds to tn: parties enlisted 70
'.tlVe them, the total value as a first
n%s'd.nent Of the comp,.tSd trLnsac-
"oN 1t Is obvious that al these a.
,aNgemen's require some time frr ad-
!Islment MeanW nile II Is not believed
nay Inc original owners can. as apes IS
y De apprehended, b. suffering acutely
" ,ne delay OF full payment,
II Is to be presumed that, IT. accord
ance with the customs of trade. III,
s"hefs drew bills to tn valve OF then
aY'us before or at the time OF ship
Mtnt' and If such bills nav, been ne
souh'ed In the usual way II IS diricu!I
y understand why the drawers should
" put to inconvenience ~ this nc
tUuh'. al least befsIe the daie when th'
oHls fall due.
Ss'enth-On an impartial review o
~ VIII, MS Majesty ooNeTh
mm.ht ieel sure. be admitted that no ar
oNrary Interference with American In
mnes's has in regard to these cargoe
cceutred' seeing that his Majesty
government has acted throughout II
DnIofmity with the terms OF an ar
sneement agreeable to tho interest
wncerned, and that United States citi
"ns WIZ suffer no pecuniary loss.
-'sitS--A5 regards other American
aisoes' or portions of cargoes. whicI
Ave been placed In the prize court
40 Majesty's Government resort I
us measure In cases where the good
@leefned are c~ontraband or there !
,oehce that although ostensibly con
.khed to a person in neutral countrie
Mey are In reality destined to tn
..smy' in con~travention Of the rule
~ blockade. The right to submit sue
vases to the public investigation OF