UNDER NAVAL ESCORT
IROQUOIS PROTECTED AMERICAN PRECAUTIONS (Reed. Oct. 9, 11.30 a.m.) WASHINGTON, Oct. 8. It is announced that the American steamer Iroquois, which Admiral Raeder,, the head of the German Navy, stated would be sunk in a like manner to the s.s, Athenia, is now under an escort of naval vessels. Her position and particulars’ of the vessels are not disclosed. The Iroquois on Friday reported that she was so far safe. There are 566 passengers and 210 members of the crew aboard. The master searched the vessel for explosives. Look-outs and watchmen had been doubled. Since no report of the discovery of explosives lias been received, it is presumed that none were found. President Roosevelt at a conference of press representatives, said it might be some time before further official word was received. A Hyde Park message states that President Roosevelt, at a press conference, said the dispatch of naval vessels to meet the Iroquois did not set a precedent and did not mean that similar protection could be given to other American vessels to bring American nationals from Europe. The statement left the inference that the United States, would not abandon the protection of international law. holding violators responsible after the act.
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Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 20063, 9 October 1939, Page 7
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