SWEDISH DISCLOSURES.

Hokitika Guardian, 12 September 1917, Page 3

SWEDISH DISCLOSURES.

OFFICIALS ASTOUNDED.

(Received This Day at 10.15. a.m.) NEW YORK] Sept, 11.

Washington officials were astounded at the report from Buenos Ayres, but generally voiced the opinion that the Swedish incident would not lead to an ivimiediato*breach of relations, as it may be regarded as a personal matter between tho diplomatic representatives. Officials hero they do not believe that Argentine will remain passive. 'I lie World’s Washington correspondent says President Wilson will use a tightened >embargo 'towards following the disclosures.

, ARGENTINE ACTION. I BUENOS AYRES, Sept. 11. It is believed that Government will demand Count Luxburg’s recall. SWEDEN EXPLAINS. (Received Iliis Day at noon.) COPEN HAGEN ,September 11. An official statement says messages by consent, were frequently transmitted behdeon American neutrals and , Germany. Sweden transmitted the cypher messages from Argentine, men tinned by Air. Lansing. Government in in an explanation says if Germany misuses her privileges, she will prevent a repetition. If Britain and America desire the cessation Sweden will accede

ARGENTINE AGITATION. (Reuter’s Telegrams.) BUENOS AYRES, September 11. (Received This Day at noon.) Popular patriotic committees are organising a meeting to protests the attitude of the Swedish and German ministers. The latter is in the interior but his whereabouts are unknown. His statements that the Argentine Government promised not to permit steamers to go beyond Las Palmas is officially denied. Government accepted no Germon proposal on the subject o ftho navigation of Argentine ships.