TRYING TO ACT CALMLY.
WASHINGTON, February 5. The President has issued a proclamation prohibiting American shipowners from transferring vessels to other registries.
The Government is sending genoral instructions to officials to avoid hasty action, and to do nothing that is not strictly legal. It is officially Btated that the President intends to move without panic. If war conies he wants no possible blame to be attached to the Government or officials.
. Austria's formal announcement of adhesion to the German submarine campaign has been received. Presumably Tarnowskl will return with Bernstorffe
The Government denies the actual seizure of German war and merchant &fcips in American harbours. However, steps are being taken to prevent further damage and the obstruction,^ harbours by the sinking of such snips.
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LX, Issue 16892, 7 February 1917, Page 7
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124TRYING TO ACT CALMLY. Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LX, Issue 16892, 7 February 1917, Page 7
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