America

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXI, Issue 67, 16 October 1916, Page 5

America

SEARCHING THE MAILS. THE ALLIES REPLY. MUCH VEXED QUESTION. SETTLEMENT UNDECIDED. (Received 9.35 a.m.) New York, October 14. The Allies reply to the American protest regarding the mails leaves the question unsettled. The Note points out that the Allies and America agree in principle but differ in method. The Allies insist that the diversion of Neutral ships to Allied ports does not amount to (illegal jurisdiction. Merchant vessels voluntarily entering the port also must submit to the jurisdiction. It is legitimate for the Allies to ascertain that they are not carrying anything hostile to their interests. The German custom of discussing even official correspondence dealing with hostilities renders supervision imperative. The Allies point out that Germany declined to recognise the Hague convention, which was not signed by certain Powers, nevertheless the Allies are guided by the intention of the convention • therefore they will forward the inoffensive mails as quickly as possible. j Regarding the right to search the imails on' the high seas, the Allies adopt a reasonable interpretation of the convention, but have not admitted, and cannot admit, that this imposed on them a definite and legal obligation. They expressly reserve to themselves the right to search on the high seas, should such steps bo necessary owing to abuses through fraud; dissimulation, and deceit on part of the enemy. Experience has shown that the examination of the mail has resulted in the detection oF dangerous plots, which would not .have spared even the Neutrals. The German naval authorities destroyed I the mail on the sea without examin- ; ation.

After dealing in detail with the treatment of different classes of correspondence, the Note says: The rights of the United States cannot include the protection of correspondence of a hostile character or when it is disguised, or when intended for

i direct or indirect hostile destinat-

ion. The Allies are always ready to investigate faults and abuses, and determine the responsibility there- ' for.

i The New York Times comments: The differences seem irreconcilable. The puzzle is how to keep Neutral mails inviolable and yet permit the belligerents to search for contraband.

MYSTERY OF A LEYLAND LINER.

Press Association—Copyright, Australian and N.Z. Cable Association I New York, October 13. Officials of the Ley land Lino announce that the steamship Kingstonian arrived at port safely,hut they declined to say where. They indicated that the vessel was about fourteen days' sail from Nantucket.

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THE GERMAN ACTIVITJES.

SUBMARINING ON THE pOAST.

Press Association—Copyright, Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. ; New York, October 13.

All available destroyers have been ordered on special duty throughout the Atlantic coast, not only to search for a possible secret German submarine base, but also to act in a lifesaving capacity if other submarine attacks are made on coastal shipping. Mr Daniels announces that the Government has no reason to believe that Germany has succeeded in establishing a submarine base in American jurisdiction, but, owing to persistent reports to this effect, the Navy Department has decided on a thorough investigation. There' 1 is growing dissatisfaction at the treatment of submarines. Jt is rumored that a tug slipped out of New York with petrol supplies for U 53, and it is also suggested that suplies are sent from New London. It is pointed out that the Eastern Forwarding Company permitted a screen to be placed round the dock at New London, whither petrol was sent, ostensibly for the Bremen. The Central News, as the result of an interview in London (England), ascerta'ied that torpedoing in United States water is illegal, no real provision being made for the safety of passengers, inasmuch as they are not placed on a ship assuring their safe arrival in port. The Germans make no pretence of living up to the law forbidding torpedoing without warning.

BOARD'S RECOMMENDATION.

NUISANCE SHOULD BE ABATED. / Press Association—Copyright. Reuter's Service. (Received 9 a.m.) Washington, October 15. The joint State and Navy Neutrality Board submitted to the State Department their report, together with a recommendation concerning submarine warfare off 'he American coast. Their finding is unfavourable to the continuance of German activities similar to last Sunday. Such operations in proximity to America constituted a nuisance, which should bo abated. America should refuse hospitality to all belligerent war vessels. The policy, apparently, is similar to that adopted by Holland.

SUBMARINE MOVEMENTS.

U 53 TO BE REPLACED. Press Association— Copyright, Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. (Received 9.15 a.m.) Washington, October 15. The Government, it is understood, lias learned that tho U 53 is returning to Germany, but another submarine is en route from Hamburg to the United States.

AN INCIDENT AT SEA. Press Association— Copyright, Austra. lian and N.Z. Cable Association. (Received 10.50 a.m.) New York, October 15. The captain of the Bovic reports that he saw a submarine 28 miles south-east of Nantucket, two miles

away, and following the Helligolav, which was bound oast. The Bovic

raced to port, Later in r ..'spouse to ii wireless message, the Helligolav re-

pot ted she was safe

NEW BRITISH BATTLESHIPS

ALLECED 40,000 TONNER3

Pross Association—Copyright, Austra Han and N.Z. Cable Association. (Received L 0.50 a.m.)

Washington, October 15. Naval officers believe that Britain is building 40,000-ton battleships with gims larger than sixteen-inchers.

FRENCH WAR ORPHANS

AMERICAN PLAN OF ASSISTANCE. Press Association— Copyright, Austra. ban and N.Z. Cable Association. (Received L 0.50 a.m.) Washington, Oeloher 15. An American relief scheme to assist the French war orphans plans to raise 130 million dollars.

A QUESTION FOR CERMANY.

ALLECED BREACH OF PROMISE. Press Association— Copyright, Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. (Received 12.5 p.m.) Washington, October 15. Tt is understood that the United States" will ask Germany what means it took to safeguard tie passengers and crews of sun.barined vessels; ami will also draw its attention to the report that the Stephauo <ias fired <>n wihout warning; that the Westpoint's crew had to take to the boats: and that no vessel was near.