The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-11-27
HOLLAND BITTER
AGAINST AMERICA
is the fact that we ourselves neet
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is the fact that we ourselves neet
the supplies so badly
The premier paused, vigorously
emphasizing his point. Then he look
ed out of his office in the historic
building whose features for cen
turtles has been reflected in the
water surrounding the seat of counts
of Holland, as If seeking to arrange
his thoughts
Premier Van Der Linden is the
only prime minister in Europe who
has held his position as govern
mental leader uninterruptedly
through the whole war. He is be-
loved of Holland His name is CON
nected with out of the most impor-
tant reforms of the Dutch constitu-
ton since Holland regained her in
dependence A former university
professor, he has been leading
spirit of the government, symbol
of the nations conscience in the
war, and a leader whose pollcles
have been endorsed by unanimous
parliament He typifles the Holland
ers' hope that the nation may emerge
from the wartime with full independ-
ence and with national integrity
strengthened by clear conscience.
mentally prepared for the peceful
struggle to come.
of course the premier con-
tinued, I'VE export our dairy ana
agricultural products as compensa-
ton for coal, iron, potash and other
chemical products which Germany
exports to us. But do not forget that
these exports are offered to both bel
n ~ n
ton.
This is the only possible policy OF
neutral countries who want friendly
relations with their neighbors-need-
Ing them on account of geographical
position or economic structure.
I Besides, the quantity of our east
ward exports is so small compared
with the tremendous population of
the central empires, that it is utterly
impossible to understand how the
allied press can talk about Hollands
feeding Germany unless 1t is wrong
1y informed.
"I do not believe the American
wants us to break COM
relations with our eastern
neighbors," he added a moment later.
america knows this is impossible
as 1t would force Holland into one
sided economic policy, which no re
sponsible man wants since 1T would
Kill the vital conditions for independ-
ence.
1--WE sincerely hope Washington
appreciates this. Either that or
does not believe or does
not understand us.
''This is our main grievance.
1.-THE attacks on the Dutch govern
ment must be explained; therefore,
we feel If the press is fully informed,
It's sense of fairness would make 1t
The best advocate Of Dutch desires.
sit is a natural thought not to give
much attention to small neutral
when the war deeds of bel
Iigerents are claiming SO much at
tention.
..But if from any nation, Holland
nay claim from America that the
vital rights of small neutral shall
De respected.
eve regret the Misrepresentation
If the Dutch policy has caused mis-
and / hope the United
Press will put Hollands policy in the
fullest light of publicity.
1--WE are convinced we can stand
this light and we sincerely believe
# we'll informed about our position,
our needs, our aims-the American
and the people will both
that our policy is right
and that we ask nothing but to be
treated according to the principles
which America wants to prevail
nations"
Answer to Dutch.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 27-America
has not relaxed its championship OF
the rights of neutrals and of small ma
lions, but such nations are expected, in
to show their grateful spirit by
not hampering America in waging war
which even neutrals themselves ad-
NIT Is for the common good.
This was the answer given by
American authorities today to the
plant of Dr. Cort Van Der Linden,
Dutch premier, in copyright United
Press interview.
They hold Americas embargo is a.
diplomatic club by which the United
States can obtain neutral shipping and |
at the same time make sure none of |
Americas supplies leak to the enemy. |
Officials justified such an embargo |
On the ground that by it neutrals are
really aided in avoiding German dom
Ination-a domination which many OF
them fear
No intention Is manifested here to
starve Holland or the other neutraIs
But ships are the most important fac
Tor in sending and maintaining Ameri-