THE GERMAN BLOCKADE.

Taihape Daily Times, Volume 7, Issue 135, 10 February 1915, Page 5

THE GERMAN BLOCKADE.

THE PROMISE TO AMERICA CRITICISED. AN ADMISSION OF BLUNDERING. LONDON. Feb 9. The '•'Times,” in a leader, says that Germany’s promise not tu molest American. vessels laden with feud is manky important as being an admission-that blunder was made. SUGGESTED REAL BLOCKADE. LONDON, Feb. 9. The naval correspondent of the "Times” writes that Germany lias not yet felt the effect of a real blockade. The time will surely come when she should be taught what it means. If it is decided to blockade Germany effectively, it should assist neutrals as well as ourselves and the Allies. There is no question that it could be done by making fuller use of naval power.

AMERICAN PAPERS PUT PERTINENT QUESTIONS. NEW YORK, Feb 9. Newspapers generally erystalise America’s position in regard to Germany’s threat by asking what Germany would do if American ships Caavoyed by battleships demand a passage through Germany’s paper blockade. If Britain threatens Germany with starvation, why does not the German navy destroy the Britisli fleet? If Germany is unable to keep the supply routes open, why should neutrals embroil themselves with the Allies by allowing Germany to dictate where ships shall travel? What right has Germany, because she is unable to blockade Britain or destroy her navy, to threaten to sink neutrals? NEUTRALS EXCHANGE VIEWS. ROME, Feb 9. Neutrals are exchanging- pourparlers concerning Germany ’s blockade.