IMPORTANT RETURN

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2873, 11 September 1916, Page 6

IMPORTANT RETURN

PROPERTY IN ENEMY COUNTRY Australian-New Zealand Cable Association. (Rec. September 10,.5.5 p.m.) ; ' London, September 9. A Royal proclamation lias. been issued in pew of the great importance of obtaining full information regarding property in enemy territory belonging to British subjects, and directi them, unless residing in the Dominions or Protectorates, to make a return of 6uch property, or claims against enemy persons and Governments, forthwith. PRESS COMMENTS. ENEMY'S DOOMSDAY BOOK. , , (Rec. September 10, 5.5 p.m.) London, Septembor 9. The "Daily Telegnph's" comments on the Royal proclamation regarding property in enemy territory says: "Tho proclamation marks a decisive step towards a final and inevitable reckoning with the enemy, which has broken international law and the rules of civilised war, especially the suffering and loss inflicted on non-combatants." The "Daily Chronicle" calls.it the "enemy's Doomsday Book," and remarks: "Presumably the Dominions and Protectorates will make their own arrangements." Tho "Daily Mail" recalls that Lord Lansdbwne, when discussing reprisals, pointed out the necessity for proceeding cautiously, and stated that Gorman property available for seizure might ho less than British property in. Germany.