THE NORTH SEA CAPTURES
Per P-rcHB Association. —Copyright THE BRITISH CAPTURES.. NEAR THE LIKE. AMSTERDAM, July 18. The “Telegraaf” states that two British destroyers while firing on. German steamers came within territorial waters. Three of the Idvina’s crew and five of the Leonhardt’ crew were killed and six wounded. The Livina fieaJtihenJ Yimtden- The (Leonhardt was towed to shelter. HOLLAND THREATENED . GERMANS MOST INDIGNANT; AMSTERDAM, July 18. The Germans are most indignant over tho capturo of steamers alleging that Gfeot Britain violated Holland’* neutrality by bombarding Bfergraopzoorn. The “Vosflische Zeitung” says that tlie whole issue now depend* upon the afetitudo of the Dutch Government, which must under stand that Germany demands a positive measure not merely words, if Holland wishes Germany to continue to regard as her as really neutral. If Holland fails fo show firmness »h© must resign Herself to her fait©.
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Hokitika Guardian, 20 July 1917, Page 2
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