Arizona republican., 1916-11-15
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 WASHINGTON. Nov. 14-The Brit ish reply to the latest American note of protest against the trade blacklist made public tonight by the state de- pertinent, denies that reports of neu- tral traders under international law have been ruthlessly canceled. defines the blacklist measure as a municipal regulation plainly concerning the Brit ish government and British citizens, and contends that it is designed to shorten the war.
 The note fails to meet the American demand that the names of American firms be stricken from the blacklist, but attempts to convince the state de- pertinent that the British position is just and founded on law. IL leaves open the door for further negotiation, which is exptected to follow
 The note was subscribed by Niscount Grey the British foreign minister. and was addressed to and transmitted by Walter Hines Page the American ann bassador at London.
 part which attracted much official notice dealt with the subject of peace. based on the theory that one American contention had been that there exists no military necessity for the blacklist. that it is unnecessary for the alice to prejudice neutral countries. and that nothing which happens in distant neu- tral countries can influence the result of the great conflict.
 If that really were the position, says the note, "it is possible that the measures taken by His Majesty's gov ernment might be described as un- called for but 1t is not He may well wish that it were so. Even though the military situation of the allies has greatly improved there is still a long and bitter struggle in front of them and one which in justice to the prin- ciples for which they are fighting inn poses upon them the duty of employ ing every opportunity and every meas ure which they can legitimately use to overcome their opponents.
 ( "One observation which is very com monly heard is that certain belligerent acts. even though lawful, are too petty to have any influence in a struggle of such magnitude. It is. l know, diff cult for those who have no immediate contact with war to realize with what painful anxiety men and women in this country must regard even the smallest Incidents which tend to increase if on- ly by 3 hairs breadth the danger in which their relatives and friends daily stand. or to prolong if only for a min ute. the period during which they are to be exposed to such perils.
 "Whatever inconvenience may be caused to neutral nations by the eXer- else of belligerent rights. ii is not to be contemplated for an instant to the suffering and loss occasioned to man kind by the prolongation of the war even for a week"
 In its argument the note points out that German business houses through out the world have furthered the cause of Germany in the war. and have been active agents for the dissemination of German political and social influence. and for the purposes of espionage" f Tn some cases" continued the note. they have been used even as bases of supply for German cruisers. and in other cases organizers and paymasters of miscreants employed to destroy by foul means. factories engaged in mak- ing. or ships engaged in carrying sup plies required by the allies. Such op- erations have been carried out in the territory even of the United States it. self. and l am bound to observe. what do not think will be denied that no adequate action yet has been taken | by the government of the United States to suppress breaches of neutrality of this particular commercial kind. which i know that they are the first to dis | coUntenance and deplore.
 In the fact of enemy activities of i this nature. it was essential for his maiesty's government to take steps against such private interests SC strongly hostile of the facilieies and |
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