New-York tribune., 1920-03-06
Dutch to Keep
Ex-Kaiser in
2OO-Acre Cage
Hollands Second Note, Re-
fusing ngSurrenderDem
Promises to Prevent Him
From Endangering World
Precautions Con spot''
Close Guard and Censor
ship to Mark Wilhelm's
Detention at Doorn

THE HAGUE, March 5.-The Dutch
government to-day for the second time
refused to deliver the former German
Emperor to the Allies for trial. In a
note addressed to David Lloyd George,
the British Premier, however, the gov
ernment promised to take all necessary
measures to minimize the liberty Of
Wilhelm and prevent him from en-
dangering the worlds peace.
The second communication from the
Dutch government, which was delivered
IN London this morning, states that
these precautions will be taken "on the
spot" While Doom is not mentioned
in the text of the note, it is under
stood that in conversations with the
Allied diplomats here the Dutch author
tiles have assured them that close
guarding and censorship will be insti-
tuted when Wilhelm occupies his es-
tate at that place.
Surrender Contrary to Law
The Dutch government, while ap-
preciating the motives actuating the
Allies, declares its inability to change
its previous decisions. 1t says it is not
forgetful of the inhuman acts COM
mitted during the war, but since Hol-
land is not a party to the Versailles
treaty the Queens government finds
itself in different position from the
other powers with regard to these acts
Since the governments supreme
duty is to respect the constitutional
laws of the kingdom" the note con-
tlnues, ut can only emphasize that it
would be committing an act contrary to
the national honor if it consented to
violate these laws by abolishing the
rights accorded to a fugitive finding
himself on Dutch territory
All Obligations Observed
Protesting that this attitude does
not put Holland outside the community
of nations. the note declares Holland
is fully conscious of the duties the
presence of the former Emperor lays
on the Netherlands governme with
regard to the country's own interests
as we'll as international security.
The note protests that, contrary to
the impression derived from the Allied
note, the Dutch government from the
beginning has observed the obligations
entailed by these duties. The govern
mcnt, the note says, will continue to
do SO, being able in the exercise Of
Dutch sovereignty to take on the spot
all precautionary measures deemed
requisite to subject the freedom of
the former Emperor to necessary linn
itations.
The Netherlands government says it
is anxious to place these declarations
on record in the most formal manner,
and in conclusion declares it to be it's
opinion that these declarations which
prove that the government realizes the
dangers which the powers dread will
dispel their sapprehensions.
The note is signed by Jonkheer Won
karnebeek, the Dutch Foreign Min
ister.
High Fence About House
Night and day shifts are working
on the kaiser's new residence at Doorn,
and it is reported he will move there
from Amerongen May II. A high fence
about the house at Doom, to which OBJ
lection was made at first because it
obstructed public road, is now near
completion, the authorities having
waived opposition to the work.
trainload of furniture arrived at
and recently five additional truck loads
were received there. The building has
been radically remodeled, half of the
first floor being prepared for Count
Hohenzollern occupancy, while one
Of the wings will be given over to the
former Empress.
While unprotected by high walls or
moat, the Doorn estate is now in
reality 200-acre cage that can be
easily guarded and within which the
Dutch government expects William of
Hohenzollern to spend the rest of his
days.