THE BLOCKADE
THE DECLARATION OF LONDON
AN IMPORTANT MODIFICATION
LONDON, Ocvtooer 25. An Order in Council has been published abrogating Article 57 of the declaration of London, whereby a nierehfintship's flag is the sole test of Nationality nntl substituting tne old pride law. Experts opine that the object of the order is to prevent the traffic of many vessels, trading under neutral flags,.but which in reality are wholly or partly German owned. The Anglo-American doctrine is .now reinstated, which takes into consideration the shipowners nationality, and permits condemnation if the enemy's interest in the vessel is proved irrespective of the flag. It is expected that the. Germans will retaliate as far as possible, including British owned vessels under the Sardinian flag in the Baltic though most of these are now leaving owing to ths close season.
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Grey River Argus, 28 October 1915, Page 7
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136THE BLOCKADE Grey River Argus, 28 October 1915, Page 7
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