HOLLAND AND PEACE.
DUTCH GOVERNMENT'S AWL TUDE. Replying to the interim report of the Second Chamber, containing general reflections on the Bridget, the Netherlands Government declared itself fully cognisant of the fact that, though the country had not been drawn into the war, the termination of the world war would be of priceless value to Holland. The Government, however, considered that fact but. Bn insufficient reason for an attempt at mediation, but was always ready to the utmost of its power as a neutral State to cooperate in a serious attempt to hasten the termination of the war. The Government realised that no attempt was likely to succeed if it were proposed to only" one or more of the Belligerents. The Government's desiro for peace would not be allowed to lead it to take premature steps which could only prejudice both the country's position and its pacific aims. The Government's reply contained no positive statement concerning complete or partial demobilisation.
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Star (Christchurch), Issue 11594, 12 January 1916, Page 4
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