THE "BLACK LIST."

Colonist, Volume LVII, Issue 14145, 24 July 1916, Page 5

THE "BLACK LIST."

HOSTILE COMMENT IN AMERICA.

(Australian and N-Z. Cable Association.)

New York, July 21

The "New York American" says the British black list puts the United States in the enemy class. It -urges President Wilson to resort to reprisals against Britain., .

ilhe •World" .says the attempt to terrorise neutrals amounting to a declaration of commercial warfare against the United States may be the forerunner of the boycott which was discussed at the Paris Conference.

The "Tribune" says Britain should not attempt to prevent American vessels carrying boycotted firms'. goods to neutrals. The proclamation is an impolitic challenge to the United States, and Britain should withdraw the foolish and futile black list. •