NEUTRAL SHIPPING PROBLEMS

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2371, 29 January 1915, Page 5

NEUTRAL SHIPPING PROBLEMS

THE DACIA INCIDENT AND ANGLO-AMERICAN RELATIONS " Paris, January 27. The "Temps," discussing the Dacia incident, says that the Germans thought to put Anglo-American relations to the test, and to guard against the effects of blockade which is stopping the provisioning of Germany. "One can hardly believe," says the article, "that these futile and mischievous efforts will stir up John Bull and Uncle Sam." (Rec. January 28, 11.20 p.m.) New York, January 28. The opinion generally held is that as tho German Government is confiscating wheat supplies it may now be regarded as the solo importer, justifying tho Allies seizing every foodship under whatever flag. Mr. Breitung, the Dtcifi's owner, bought the vessel for £33,000, which is considerably under the value, under a stipulation that he must not use her for trade with Franco- British ports. Mr. Breitung insured her in Hamburg. THE WILBELMINA'S VOYAGE A TECHNICAL OBSTACLE. Washington, January 27. The German Government's commandeering of corn is regarded in official circles as preventing the Wilhelmina'B owners from conveying supplies destined for_ Germany. ? [The steamer Wilhelmina, reputedly German-owned, was reported on Wednesday to have cleared New York for with food supplies for an allegedly civilian population. The consignee is an American resident in Germany. It was also stated that the German Government had commandeered all stocks of corn, for distribution among the communities on a population basis. This commandeering is, according to the above message, believed to convert the JVilhelmina's cargo into a consignment to the German Government, and thus into contraband.] UNITED STATES SHIP PURCHASE BILL. London, January 27. "The Times" Washington correspondent says that President Wilson is more than ever determined to pass the Ship Purchase Bill. His action is backed by a strong body of Oppositionists.— "Times" and Sydney "Sun" Services. BIRTHDAY ffIICITATIONS PRESIDENT WILSON TO THE KAISER. Washington, January 27. President Wilson has congratulated tho Kaiser on his birthday, cordially I expressing wishes for his welfare. The Republican Press is asking if this is a breach of neutrality.