THE DUTCH SITUATION

Waikato Times, Volume 89, Issue 13753, 29 April 1918, Page 5

THE DUTCH SITUATION

HOLLAND WILL FIGHT. IF HER RIGHTS ARE ENCROACHED ON. (Australian and N.Z. Cable Assn.) Received April 28th, 5.5 p.m. WASHINGTON, April 27. •Mr Henry Van Dvke, a former American Minister to Holland, in an intei view, said that Holland has recognised for 50 years that Germany wanted to control the mouths of the"Rhine, but if Germany attempts this or encroaches on Dutch sovereignty Holland will fight regardless of the cost and sacrifices. DUTCH MINISTER LEAVES BERLIN (Australian and N.Z. and Reuter.) Received April 28, 5.5 p.m. HAGUE, April 27. The Dutch Minister has arrived from Berlin.

A GERMAN THREAT. AN END TO HER PATIENCE. HER POLICY CANNOT DEVIATE. (Australian and N.Z. Cable Assn.) Received April 28, 5.5 p.m. AMSTERDAM, April 27. Captain von Salzmann, writing in the Vossische Zeitung anent the attack of Zeebrugge, describes it 9s damned plucky, fie proceeds to address a remarkable!" threat to Holland on the ground that the attack clearly indicates that neutrals are greatly menaced by the British. He states that Holland can sti 1 ! keep out of the war, but must realise that there is an end to Germon patience, and when her existence is at stake there cannot be any hesitation. Let Holland reflect thereon. These are critical hours, and our policy cannot deviate. There's no wav out.

GERMAN ULTIMATUM DENIED. SLIGHT FEARS OF A BREACH. (Australian and N.Z. Cable Assn.) Received April 28, midnight NEW YORK, April 27. The Dutch Legation denies the statement that Germanv has sent an ultimatum to Holland regarding the free transportation of supplies. The Legation declares that the situation is not serious, and it is believed that the danger of a break is slight.