BRITISH BLOCKADE AND NEUTRALS

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2670, 17 January 1916, Page 5

BRITISH BLOCKADE AND NEUTRALS

NET TO BE DRAWN TIGHTER. By Telei'raph—Press Association—Oopyriyhi London, January 14. The following incident in the House of Lords is regarded as forecasting a stronger attitude respecting the blockade. ■ ' Replying to Lord Sydenham's allegations that Germany was securing itnch cocoa from Great Britain, Lord Lansdowne explained that the cocoa was sent to Holland for manufacture, and 90 per cent, was returned to Britain. Nevertheless, as considerable quantities we're reaching Holland from overseas, the Government was gradually tightening up the precautions against the enemy securing cocoa through neutrals. PUBLIC ACITATION CROWINC. A GREAT OPPORTUNITY. (ReCy January 16, 11 p.m.) Londoh, January 15. The blockade question continues to hold the field. The newspapers' demand for increased vigilance and rigorous action is daily growing stronger. An article in the "Westminster Gazette', attracts attention. It reminds neutrals that they are not losing by 'the war. "They must remember that we were driven to act by the enemy's actions. We are in the middle of a struggle for existence." ■ All the newspapers allude to the threatened complication with America, and many fear that President Wilson will accept Germany's bargain, and insist on the relaxation of the blockade if the submarine piracy is discontinued. The "Westminster Gazette" reminds America that "wo are able to defend ourselves." The "Pall Mall Gazette" trusts that President -Wilson will realise where this bargain is going te lead him. "The British Empire is shedding blood, not ink, and will not allow technicalities to hamper the legitimate use of all our weapons." ENEMY TRADING IN BRITAIN BILL IN BRITISH PARLIAMENT. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright London, January 14. A Bill, instituted by Mr.'E. G. Pretyinan, Unionist member for Essex, dealing with enemy companies and firms trading in the United Kingdom, will be introduced next week.