GERMAN SQUADRONS OUT.
STOCKHOLM, April 5. Two large German squadrons of cruisers and torpedo«boats were seen going north. It is believed they are attempting to force an entrance to the Gulf of Riga, which is now free of ice. A violent cannonade was heard.
PREPARATIONS IN HOLLAND
TO PROTECT NEUTRALITY
THE HAGUE, April 5.
After a secret sitting of the Second Chamber the Dutch Government announced that the suspension of all furlough was a precaution to ensure the strict maintenance of neutrality, and not a sequel to any political complications. LONDON, April 5.
The Amsterdam Telegraaf, discussing Holland's military preparations,. thinks the Government regards the -allied offensive as being imminent, and wishes to secure the Dutch frontier against retreating German troops. AMSTERDAM, April 5. The Telegraaf says that Holland's precautions are simply to ensure protection against German concentrations on the frontiers.
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Otago Witness, Issue 3239, 12 April 1916, Page 18
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