DUTCH DEFENCES.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1032, 23 January 1911, Page 5

DUTCH DEFENCES.

" WELL-PAID MACHINATIONS." Uy Telegraph—Press Association- Copyright. Berlin, January 20. Admiral Von Keim, ex-Leader of the German Navy League, declares that Franco and England, by attempting to interfere with Holland's sovereignty, are really aiming at Germany. The latter must opposo woli-organised and well-paid machinations. The newspaper "Tageblatt" says weak London stock prices are .duo to rumours in London of a difference between tho French and Gemnns concerning the Flushing scheme having affccted tho Bourse. Router's agency confirms the reported weakness of the Bourse, which is partly due to unfavourable foreign advices. CRITICISM IN HOLLAND, (R-ec. January 22, 5.10 pim.) Tho Hague, January 21. During. a debate in the States-General several speakers criticised tho Government for devoting too much attention to coastal defence, and added that a portion of the money asked for this purpose might more usefully be applied to completing the fortifications of Amsterdam and improving the lines of defence by facilitating arrangements for flooding the low-lying portions of the country in war time.

BELGIANS DETERMINED. London, January 20. The "Pail Mall Gazette" says it is difficult to believe that the Dutch Government will hold out against the protests concerning the Dutch defence scheme. It adds that the Belgians' protest will bo pushed even to the point. of war.