NEUTRAL NATIONS

New Zealand Times, Volume XLII, Issue 9784, 6 October 1917, Page 7

NEUTRAL NATIONS

THE EMBARGO BV BRITAIN STARVING; GERMANS INTO SUBMISSION. By Tcleerrapli—-Presa Association—Copyrlghi Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. NEW YORK, October 4. Tho Washington correspondent of the “New York Times/’ in a special article, says it is impossible to overestimate the importance of the new embargo. He has ascertained, mat the tinned States urged the step taken by Britain. The toned States holds that this attitude towards neutrals is the omy oasis ior starving the Germans into submission. No new arrangements will be made for shipments to neutral coiAuries except with the consent of the Allies, and present trade agreements will end. The United States will replace the supplies which the Allies now obtain from neutrals. If the South American countries attempt to send food to Germany the United States will cut olf their ooai, which is essential. Reuter’s Agency learns that yesterday’s export order does not involve a new policy. It is merely an extension of principles hitherto followed by the Allies. The object is to require export licenses for all goods destined for Holland and Scandinavia with the exceptions mentioned. SERIOUS EFFECT OF BLOCKADE ON DENMARK. By Telegraph—Press Association —Copyright Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. (Received October 5, 7.40 p.m.) COPENHAGEN, October 4. The stoppage of supplies of raw material consequent upon a stricter blockade has greatly increased unemployment. Many factories have t>een closed. The Government has introduced an Unemployed National Relief Bill. CANADIANJ’OLITIGS SIR WILFRID LAURIEE’S, SUCCESSOR. By Telegraph—Frees Association—Copyright Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. NEW YORK, October 4. .The Montreal correspondent of the “New York Times” reports that _ Mr Frank Carvell succeeds Sir Wilfrid Laurier as Liberal leader. SHIPOWNERS _AND SEAMEN NATIONAL RATE OF WAGES UNDE& CONSIDERATION. By Telegraph—Frees Association—Copyright Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. LONDON, October 4. .The Press Bureau reports: The Shipping Controller (Sir Joseph Maclay) lias established a Conciliation Committee, at whose invitation representatives of the shipowners and the seamen have been discussing the possibility of standard national rates of wages, machinery to regulate the supply of men and condition# of employment. . . The Ministry of Shipping is satisfied regarding the expediency of national rates'of wages, and is prepared to create the necessary machinery. It confidently hopes that an agreement by all parties will bo reached, with the fullest co-operation in all matters. AUSTRIAN POLITICS SLIGHTLY IMPROVED SITUATION. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. BERNE, September 4. The Provisional Budget has been read the first time in the Austrian Chamber of Deputies. This denotes a slightly improved situation. A NEW GERMAN TANK ARMED WITH GUN AND MACHINE-GUNS. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright Renter's Telegrams. (Received October 5, 7.40 p.m.) LONDON, October 4. Reuter’s correspondent at French Headquarters reports that the Germans are experimenting with a tank with a tilted beak to assist in crossing trenches and a small conning tower for observation purposes, while armour protects the caterpillar carriers. The tank carries a three-inch gun and two machine-guns.