AMERICAN PROTEST
AGAINST BRITISH BLOCKADE METHODS.
SIR EDWARD GREY'S REPLY
LONDON, 25th April. Sir Edward Grey (Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs), replying to the American Note on the subject of the British right of search at sea, quote* Sir John Jellicoe's opinion that it would be imjrossible to confine the search of vessels to the actual spot where they aro encountered, owing to the size of the cargoes, the danger from submarines, and the subterfuges employed to conceal contraband. It is therefore necessary to take them to port. The French Minister for Marine eoncura with Sir John Jellicoe. Sir Edward Grey adheres to "Britain's incontestable right to intercept contraband under any circum6tances." Regarding the prize courts, he denies the existence of international procedure, and says each nation is a law unto itsell. The old rules are unworkable, hence their abandonment. He denies that American oversea trade has been hampered, and quotes figures showing an enormous increase for the war period. Thousands of tons of meat products have been consigned to lightermen, dockers, piano makers, and non-existent firms.
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Evening Post, Volume XCI, Issue 98, 26 April 1916, Page 7
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178AMERICAN PROTEST Evening Post, Volume XCI, Issue 98, 26 April 1916, Page 7
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