PORTUGAL.
WHY PORTUGAL CAME IN, 1 THE DEMAND FOR SHIPS. . v GERMANY FORCES A RUPTURE. Received March 15, 9.15 p.m. London, March 15. 11l the House of Commons, Sir Edward Grev made a statement regarding ■Portugal's entry into the war. lie said that if Portugal had been entirely neutral and without- alliance with any combatant her action would still have been completely justified, as the war caused a rapid decrease of tonnage and it was the duty of Portugal to use all the available ships in her harbors. This was Portugal's view, and it was also urged upon tlicm by the British Government. Portugal's action injured no third party, as she promised payment of compensation; but Germany saw fit to declare war, thus altering the whole position in regard to compensation. Since 'Portugal was compelled to range herself on the side of the Allies she may rest assured that all assistance will be given her.
STRINGENT PRECAUTION'S. Received March 15, 5.5 p.m. Lisbon, March 14. The Portuguese Government has enforced stringent press and public regulations regarding war news, entailing the banishment of foreigners for spreading alarmist or prejudicial reports.
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Taranaki Daily News, 16 March 1916, Page 5
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189PORTUGAL. Taranaki Daily News, 16 March 1916, Page 5
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