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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1915
Page
10
A cautious note from Berlin to London and Washington dated February 28 1915 proposes a potential peaceable agreement with Britain and Germany. It outlines concessions on mine use submarine actions and import controls to protect neutral ships and reduce war’s harm to noncombatants while seeking mutual limits on belligerent acts.
German consul Paul Murds K was reportedly employed as a shipping clerk at the point of entry, with investigators saying embezzlement plans for the interned saint to be seized were still in motion when arrested. Papers under mattress and lists of lading were recovered, with company official statements denying submarines for Britain or any war government.
London reports a memo replying to the American note on wartime sea conduct. It argues Britain sees a de facto blockade by German mines and submarines, justifies stopping food shipments to German civilians, and outlines concerns over neutral shipping, prize courts, and prisoner treatment. The message notes continued U.S. interest and cites incidents involving British and neutral vessels.
The American ambassador in Paris transmitted a March 7 letter from the French government replying to U S views on Allied submarine warfare and a possible blockade. It outlines upcoming retaliation, neutral rights, and the scope of seizures, including conditions for contraband, enemy goods, and neutral-owned cargo, with emphasis on safeguarding neutrals while addressing German submarine actions.
The article compares Allied replies to the United States note on submarine warfare with Germany's, noting Britain’s stance on enforcing visit and search rights while avoiding seizure of neutral property. It discusses how the United States seeks to limit hostile actions against neutral ships and protect private property during hostilities, as governments debate enforcement measures.
London reports Britain's response to US inquiries on March 1 measures limiting German trade. The order to council grants discretion to prize courts to handle neutrals case by case, aims to curb German commerce, and promises to minimize harm to neutrals while enforcing blockade rules across European waters.
The Cologne Gazette argues for a total blockade of foreign trade as a decisive weapon in the war. It asserts Britain would wage unrestricted submarine warfare with no regard for neutral or American reactions. The view warns that such measures risk provoking further international response, including American involvement.
A wartime report details the sinking of three ships when torpedoes struck during a naval action. Crew members on one vessel were rescued after the attack, while another ship was damaged and later salvaged. The losses were attributed to enemy submarines as weather hampered rescue efforts.
Fragmentary OCR reads as a questionable historic note about England and American supplies. It mentions neutrality, protest courtesy, and a suggestion to tell the truth without changing policy. The readable content is garbled and lacks clear dates or named entities.
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