New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-02
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the middle of this month, but If neces-
sary the authorities would enforce the
plan at once.
The tone of Dutch newspaper COM
ment is one of indignation and bitter
ness. The TELEGRAPH" holds that the
German note creates an especially seri-
Gus situation, in view OF the taclt Ger
man admission that victory for her IS
impossible and that recourse must be
had 20 the most desperate action.
The time has come now or never
will come" adds the Telegram" when
the Dutch nation must ask itself on
which side its interests will be safest,
and the reply is not doubtful. We have
everything to expect from the Entente
Allies. They may put difficulties in our
way. but they have not torpedoed our
ships and do not threaten to murder
our sailors and passengers. We must
protest more strongly than heretofore
when one of our ships is sent 70 the
bottom"
The "Handelsblad." of Amsterdam.
asks whether there is any connection
between German concentrations and
trench building on the Dutch eastern
frontier and the threat OF the new sub
marine war. Hollands action, adds
this journal. will depend largely upon
the attitude of the United States,
which. if il abides by the contentious of
its own notes. will be obliged to declare
war on Germany. The new German
blockade order" continues the Han
delsblad," does not even bear the sem
blance of a blockade.
IF these measures could be applied
fully" declares the "Neuws Van Den
Dag" "they would expose all goods in
transit at sea to such risks that our
industry would be entirely paralyzed
and the feeding of our people would be
menaced very seriously"
Denmark likewise views the crisis
with great alarm. At Copenhagen, says
the Exchange Telegraph Company, a
full meeting of the ministry was
promptly called last night TO consider
the effect of the German blockade
zones" To-day a meeting of the lead
ing Danish fnanciers was held TO dis
cuss whether or not the Stock Exchange
should be temporarily closed. Il con-
ference between members of the Cabi
net and representative of Danish trade
followed.
The "Politiken," the organ of the
Danish government, says: Europe is
now in that last period of the war
wherein it had been predicted that neu-
trails would meet their greatest difh
culties"
: After expressing confidence in the
government, the newspaper adds: THE
violence of the methods now used by
the belligerents pressges the end"
THE Rigsdag met in secret session
this afternoon" says Reuters COpen-
hagen correspondent. "Al the minis
tiers were present. The Foreign Min
lister explained the situation arising
from Germany's submarine threat and
communicated to those present the
governments decision to endeavor TO
have foreign trade maintained on the
same principles as have hitherto pre-
vailed. The spokesman of all parties
announced their adhesion to the gov
eminent.
THE Minister Of the Interior rem
dered an account of the economic meas
ures already taken and in contempla-
ton by Denmark The president of
the Fokething closed the session with
a request that the people meet the new
situation with dignified tranquility
and GOODNESS.
THE Stock Exchange has been or
dered closed for the remainder of this
week and the whole of next week.
delegates from the trade and agrl-
cultural societies held a conference
with the government this afternoon to
discuss the situation. The government
is issuing an ordinance prohibiting in
creases in the price of commodities
above prices obtaining January 30, un-
less il can be proved that the excess
in expenditure demanded is involved in
the production or acquisition OF the
commodities"