CLEARING THE SEAS.
NAVY’S WORK AMONG MINES. CONFIDENCE IN 'SUCCESS. ,!V ‘ *-V LONDON, November 20. Commenting on the sinking of British and neutral vessels over the weekend by mines, it is confidently stated in London that, without counting -the risks they run, the Navy will clear the seas of these mines which have been sown with uttej;.‘disregard for international law and the dictates of.' humanity. Interesting light on Germany’s attacks on neutral • merchantmen is thrown by the Egyptian newspaper, “Albalagh,” which points out that the purpose is less to deprive the Allies of certain raw materials than to compel the neutrals to sell their products to Germany ..although she is ..not. prepared to pay cash. This argument- is regarded here as'" particularly . forcible,, •: fox; while it _ is obvious • that:: Germany; cannot maintain an effective blockade, she may hope, by this means, to -force neutrals to supply her with essential supplies and surpluses for re-export without' loss to Germany of, scarce foreign .currency.—British Officials Wireless.
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume 60, Issue 36, 22 November 1939, Page 5
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