LIQUOR ON SHIPS.
FRANCE PROTESTS AT RULING. PARIS, May 5. The Government has sent a strong protest to Washington against the new liquor on ships ruling, which it declares is contrarv to international law. WASHINGTON, May 5. France’s protest over the Supreme Court’s decision has keenly embarrassed the Administration, and has brought forth the practical admission that the Government does not expect to strictly enforce the law against foreign vessels. It is hinted that the State Department hoped to avoid international friction by tactfully ignoring infringements. but M. Poincare’s action in protesting, without waiting for an overt act. has unexpectedly unset the plans of President Harding and Mr C. E. Hughes. The White House spokesman has intimated that President Harding recognises that the. law must he applied to foreign ships with consideration for other nations, and is confident that no diplomatic complications will arise. This is construed to meaning that the United States will avoid them.
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Star (Christchurch), Issue 17034, 7 May 1923, Page 9
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156LIQUOR ON SHIPS. Star (Christchurch), Issue 17034, 7 May 1923, Page 9
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