SEIZURES OF VESSELS.
ATTITUDE OF. INTERESTED POWERS. FOODSTUFFS TO BE NEUTRAL. LONDON, 12th January. The recent seizures of American and German steamers by tho British naval authorities at Delagoa Bay have brought prominently forward tho question of the law as to contraband goods, which is admittedly vague. Great Britain, however, took the opportunity of establishing a sound precedent by seizing the suspected vessels. The American Government shows a friendly and patient spirit over the matter. Germany is also tolerant at what was done, but the German shippers are irritated. Great Britain has now determined that foodstuffs shall be regarded as neutral. Ships destined for neutral ports will not be liable to seizure unless their manifests show that their cargoes are destined for the enemy. The American cargoes of flonk" recently seized will therefore be released.
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Evening Post, Volume LIX, Issue 11, 13 January 1900, Page 5
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