WITH THE NEUTRALS.

North Otago Times, Volume CV, Issue 30938, 23 July 1917, Page 3

WITH THE NEUTRALS.

NAVAL ACTION IN DUTCH WATERS. GOyERNMENT DEMANDS ' SATISFACTION. ;■■'■.,' i (Australian and N.Z. Cable Received July 22, 5,5 p.m. LONDON, July 21. (Official.) Holland dcriwnds Kutisfaclio). for the action against the four German steamers alleged to have taken place in Dutch territorial waters. (Official), deceived July 22, Til 5.5 p.m. I ' Tilt] II AG UK, July 21. f. lie Dutch .Minister :it London lias been instructed to call the Government's attention to the seriousness of the action against German merchantmen in Dutch territorial waters, and to express the hope that Britain will give due anil complete satisfaction in accordance with international Jaw. The instructions describe the warships' action as'- an unmistakable violation of Holland's sovereignty and neiieriility.