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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1915
Page
4
Britain's replies to the U S refuse Wilhelmina cargo release and deny neutral flag restrictions. London cites Germanys unmathable warfare, justifies starving Germany by trade cutoffs, and notes British actions against Hamburg amid Allied relief ships, with submarines and raids shaping the eastern front.
Britain's note by Sir Edward Grey declares the Wilhelmina cargo will be held for prize court decision. It signals a move to treat foodstuffs for Germany as contraband and outlines retaliatory aims while defending neutral rights and international law.
British memorandum replies to US concerns over American flags on ships. Lusitania raised the US flag to save noncombatants during a perilous voyage. Britain says it will not advise flags for general use and emphasizes belligerents must verify vessel nationality before acting.
Washington reported that Britain’s answer to the American note on flag misuse by British merchants for protection was not officially received yet. Officials viewed London as having met expectations and strengthening the U.S. position in the German dispute. The British proposed that the government bears responsibility if a vessel ignores the order.
Washington officials read the British notes on neutral flags and the Wilhelmina seizure but kept quiet. They weigh Germanys submarine policy and the risk to American ships while awaiting the German reply and prize court actions.
Dr Henry Cecil Haven a former prominent Boston physician died this evening in Stockbridge after retiring from practice years ago He had lived in Stockbridge for 15 years and was a native of New London Connecticut.
Druggists refund money if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure itching bleeding or protruding piles within 6 to 14 days. First application gives relief. Success advertising copy notes guaranteed results and quick relief for sufferers.
The Vienna official communication reports Russian and Polish front activity with renewed artillery and infantry fire. It notes Austro-Hungarian gains in Western Galicia and a Tyrolese assault capturing 300 men, plus continued fighting in the Carpathians and bombardments on the Serbian frontier. It also mentions planned talks between Baron Burian and German Chancellor Bethmann-Hollweg.
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