Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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FROM PAOE OSE.) \ of contraband good* when consigned to named persona tn th? territories of those governments, and that orders had been given to the British fleet and customs authotliles to restrict Inter ference with neutral vessels currying Mivh cargoes no consigned to verifica tion of ship's papera and cargoes. j "lt to. therefore, a matter of deep regret that, though nenrly live months have passed since tho war began, tho Brltinh government have not mater ially changed their notley und do not treat lean rigorously ships and cargoes passing hetweon neutral ports In the peaceful pursuit uf law Oil commerce, which belligerents should protect rather than Interrupt. The greater freedom from detention and seizure which waa cnnlldcntly expected to re sult trom consigning shipments to de finite consignees, rather than 'to or der' is still awaited. "lt is needloss to point out to his majesty's government, usually, tho champion of the freedom of the seas and the rights of trade, that peaco, not war, is the normal relation between nations and t hat the commerce be tween countries which are not belli gerents should not be interfered* with by those at war unless such Interfer ence ls manifestly an Imperative ne cessity to protect their national safety nnd then only to the extont that it ls a necessity. It is with no lack of ap preciation ot thc momentous nature of the pr?sent struggle, in which Great Britain is engaged, and with no selfish desire to gain undue commercial ad \hintago that this government is re luctantly forced to the conclusion that the present policy of his majesty's government toward neutral ships and cargoes. exceeds the manifest neces sity of a belligerent and constitutes restrictions upon th? rights of Ameri can citizens on the high seas which pre not justified by the rules of Inter national law or required under the principle of self-preservation. "The government of the United States does not Intend at this time to discuss the propriety of including certain articles In the lltss of abso lute and conditional contraband, which have been proclaimed by hts majesty. , Open to objection as some of these seem to this government, tbe chief ground ot present complaint is the treatment of cargoes of both class es of articles when bound to neutral ports. "Articles Hated as absolute contra ALLEN & KENN4 "I '% <% . j "The Fuse of Death". 'Thc Burglars Sacrifice" .... Fourth Reel to bo Sek Be stare .to see Big Ad. in S linly voil like io feel to 1 J economical. Nice : economy; to feel Hint /e spent your money to advantage is very satis 11 have that feeling ii :ome here and buy one lese high quality over i we've just put on spec ile at these great reduc /ERCOATS .S16.00 ..14.4c? ..1 2.00 .' . ... 8.00 /ERGO ATS .550.00 .4.80 .4.00 .\.2Q .2.40 by psrceltt post? all charges. lore with a Conscience* band, shipped from tho I'nltcd States and consigned to neutral countries, have been seized and detained on tho grouud tlint tho counlries to which they were destined have not prohibit ed tho exportation of such articles. Unwarranted ns such detentinna aro, in tho opinion or this government, American exporters nre further per plexed by the apparent indecisi?n of tho Rrittsh authorities In applying their own rules to neutral cargoes. "For example, a shipment of cop per from thin "eounfry-'to u specified consignee in Sweden was detained be cuuse. as was stated by Oreat Britain. Sweden had placed no embargo on copper. On Lae other hand, ItiWy, not only prohibited the export of copper, but, ns tins Kf:''?'riMiieut .? informed, put in n force decree that shipments to Italian consignees or Mo order,' Which arrive in ports or Italy can not be exported or trans-shipped. Tito only4exception Italy makes is of cop per which passes through that coun try In transit to another country. "In spite of those decrees, however, the British foreign office has titus far decllsed to affirm that copper ship ments consigned to Italy will not b? molested on the high seas. Seizures are so numerous and delays so pro i longed that exporters are ufrald lo send their copper to Italy, steamship lines decline to accept it, and insurers refuse to issue policies upon it. In a word, a legitimate trade is being greatly impaired through 'uncertainty as to the treatment which it may ex pect at thc hands of tho British nu I thor.it les. .We feel that we arc abundantly Justified tn miking for information as to the manner in which the British government proposes to carry out the i policy which they have adopted, iu or der that wo muy?detcrmlno the steps necessary to protect our citizens, en gaged in foreign trade, in their rights and from tho serious losses to which j they are liable through ignorance of [ the hasarda to which their cargoes are exposed. "In the case of conditional contra band the policy of Great Britain ap pears to this government to be equally unjustified hy the established rules of International conduct. As evidence of this, attention ls directed to the fact that a number of the American car goes which have been seized consist of food-tuffs and other articles of common use In all countries which sr? aimittedly relative contraband. In spite of thc presumption of innocent U-JC because destined to neutral terrt tory, the British' authorities made ITO. THI MY'S PROGRAl A'S AVIATION GI. 7mnegatC8 Picnic" Aa Irish Faace Comedy. Movies For Today: . KaU Special ct ed tmday Morning Paper for j these seizure* ami detentions without, i ><> far as w<- arc Informed, hoing in I j possession of factM which warranted a : n-asniiatdr lielir-f thal ?he shipments i ; hud In nullity a belligerent desi inn-j lion, as that lorin is used in interna- i ; i ional law. Mero suspicion is no! j I evidence ?uni doubla should he re i I solved in favor of neutral commerce. I . mn ((guinn! it. The effect upon trade i in i hose n ri ic ks between i\eutral na ; lions resulting from inn rrupted voy I age? and detained cargoon is not en tirely cured by reimbursement of the ; owners lor ike damages, which they I have suffered, arter Investigation ha.' j failed m establish an enemy destina j lion Tin- injury is io American com ? mei ce with neutral countries us e whole through the hazard of Hie en terprise ami the repeated diversion o' poods from established markets. "li also appears that cargoes of ! this character have been seized by the ? liriilsh authorities because ni a belier I that, I hough not originally so intend ed bv the shippers, they will ultimate ly reach the territory '>r ihe onemier ni Croat Britain. Yet this belief is frequently reduced to a mere fear in view of the embargoes which have been decreed bv tho neutral countries to which they are destined, on thc articles composing the cargoes. "Thut a consignment 'to order' of ar ticles listed a* conditional contra bau dand shipped to a neutral p-trt raise*, a legal presumption of "nemy destination appears to be directly con trary to the doctrines previously held by Great Britain ami thus stated by Lord Salisbury during thc South Af rican war: "'Foodstuffs, though having a hos tile destination, can bo considered ns' contraband of war only if they are for the enemy forces; lt ls not suffi cient that they ar?? capable of being so used: lt must be shown that this was in fact their destination at the time of their seizure.' "With this statement ns to condi tional contraband the views of this government are in entire accord, und upnu this historic doctHne, consistent ly maintained by Great liriiaiu when a belligerent as well as a neutral. American shippers were entitled to roly. 'Tho government of the United States readily admits the full right o' a belligerent to visit and search on the high seas the vessels of American citizens or other neutral vessels car rying American goods und to detain them when there I* sufficient evidence lo lustily n belief that contraband ur fieles are in their ?-argues: hut Mt majesty's government, judging by their j own experience in thc past, must I realizo that this government cnn no? ' without protest pormit American chip? ? or American cargoes to be taken into I British ports and there detained for j tho purpose of searching generally for I evidence of contraband, or Upon pro sumptions created by special munici pal enactments which are clearly at ! variance with international law and 'i practice. "Thia government believes, and ear I nestly hopes bis ninjesty's government I will come to the same belief, that n j course of conduct more in conformity ? with tho rules of international tiEnge i which Great Urltain has strongly sanctioned ior many yeajri, will iu the I end better serv? th? interests of bel I ligerents us well as those of heu , irais. "Not only is the situation a critical 1 one to the commercial interests of tho I Knited States, but many of the great ! industrie} of this country, are suffer I lng because their products are denied i long established markets in European countries, which, though nein ral, are i contiguous to the nations nt war. ' 1'roducers and exporters, steumsbip 'and insurance companies are press ; lng, and not without reason. Tor re ? lief Irom the menace to trana-Atlan ; tlc trade which is gradually but Surely ' destroying tbeir business and t herat - I ening them with financial disaster. "Tho government of the I'nited States, still relying upon tho deep sense of Justice of the British na tion, which has been so often mani fested In Hie intercourse between the two countries during so many years of uninterrupted friendship, expresses* confidently the hope that his majesty's government will realize the obstacles and difficulties which their present policy has placed in the way of com merce between the rotted States and the neutral countries of Europe, and will Instruct its officials to refrain from . all unnecessary interference with the freedom of trade between na tions which sre sufferers, though not participants. In the present conflict; and wilt in their treatment of neutral ships and cargoes conform more closely to those rules governing the maritime relations between belllger , eats snd neutrals, which have receiv ed the sanction of the civilized world. ' and which Great Brimin has, in oth ; er wars, so strongly and successfully : advocated. ? I "In conclusion lt should be Ira I pressed upon his majesty's govern ! ment that the present condition pf American trade with the neutral EM IT?-? Keel Western Drama. Vitagraph-Ccsiedy. announcement. ropcan countries ?? such : i:s t, if it I does not Improve, it may arouae a ift'l'.ng contrary to that which hu? so j long exthtnl between tho American .um British peoples. Already it ia be coming more and mon. the subject of public criticism and complaint. There .s an increasing belier, doubtless not j entirely unjustified, that the present j Urninli pulley towan! American trade ia responsible for I hf di-prensi?n In rei tain Industrie? which depend upon European markets. The attention of lin- Hrltfah go-eminent ls called to dil* possible insult of i heir present policy lo show how widespread tHe sffeci is upon the Industrial life of th? United Staten and tu emphasize Hie Importance of removing the cause uf complaint." ! illili ntfictala auld tonight that spe cific eas? s had not been enumerated in the note because they hud been dealt willi at considerable length sep arately in correspondence coverin?? a period of five months. Tho British or? inn Office, lt was pointed out, therefore waa familiar with Hie de tailed position of Hie United Stutea In each <iise. lt is quite possible, how ever, thut u brief summary of some of the typical ? ases will lu- made pub lic in :i few ?1 ty? by tho state depart ment. Copies of the note <\ere distributed tonight to inembera of the diplomatic corps. Tin? step baa aroused much enthus iasm aiming some South American diplomata, who think ?t opens the way Jor a more vigorous interest in the Knited State? In proposals looking to an aaHcrtton ot the rights of neutrals. Incidentally lt waa paid that sentiment in favor of th?- proposal made by Ven ezuela for a convocation of neutral nations to discuss contraband was growing rapidly and that it would cause no surprbso if one of the re sults ot tile American note ia the convening of such .-> congress In Washington. Diplomata from neutral European countries thought the correspondence might develop-a standard of usage that naturally would benefit all neu trals'. At the British, French and Russian embassies no i-tatement wns made concerning the note. The only report which Ambassador Page ha? made waa aa to the tone of tho British press, which lie thoueht was reitponable. He made no predic tiona as to the outcome of the con troversy but It became known tonight he hna been instructed by Washington to speak with the firmness and ein phasis that characterized the note. AmbasHadoY "Page's Note. LONDON. Doe. 3.1-(11:03 p. m.)~ The Hrh ?sh foreign office In agree ment with thc American government, tonight issued the text of the protest of the United States against delays tn American commerce due to search of 'Iritlsh war vessels. Tlie public has regarded the note a? .i diplomatic docum nt of probably treater importance than any inciden tal to the .war. The first comment on it in the newspaper offices tonight, however, was that "the note was less .perlflo than liad been expected In .noting tho American complaint.?;, lt had generally been assumod that lt contained detalla of Various casca on which cnmrlaintn v. ere baaed. The protest, how*ever, continues to lie the foremost topic treated In the Rngljsh press. Foreign Secretary ? trey and Ambassador Page conferred "oncoming Jt today. Tt \a understood Orcat Britain will make reply In a *??w days: Meantime as the matter at tsSUe ia of such importance lt is ex pected that little in the nature of offi cial comment will be forthcoming. One prominent official said tonight that the government ofter, thorough consideration nf the note atilt waa of thc opinion that it was entirely friend ly, and that tho reply would be in tho ??ame aoirlt. ' In official circles no effort is being made to discount the Importance of the communication ?which ls to be digested carefully beforo any attempt ls made to formulate In detail the* llritiah policy. Official opiniuL is that the differences between England and America gradually wtii cure them selves, provided Norway, Sweden. Denmark and Holland make vigorous efforts tb check the leakage of contra band into Germany. Italy's handling of the situation ls entirelv satisfactory to Eng land, and officials Intimate thai the pursuit ot a similar policy by oth er .-ut rai countries near Germany Immediately would relieve the situa tion, particularly tn regard to the length of time ?\at cargoes whose ul timate destination Is tn o.uestlon are delayed. Ambassador Page's note to tho for eign secretary transmitting the Amer ican note 'was ns follows : "American Embassy. "London, December 28. 1914. "Sir: Under telegraphic instructions from my government I have the honor to acquaint you that the present con dition of American foreign trade re sulting from the frequent seizures and detentions of American cargoes des tined to neutral Btiropean ports lins become so serious ad'to require a can did statement of tay government's VIOWB In order ?batt Ws ??vJesty's gov* ornment may be fully informed ns to the attitude of the United States to wards the policy which han been pur sued by his majesty's authorities dur lna Ute present'war. "I am, therefore^ directed to com municate to you the following state ment and at Ute same time to asrurc you that tt Is made in the most friend ly spirit." ?' - Exempt* Famer Telephone tiara WASHINGTON. Dec. 31.-Another ewernment telegraph and telephone bill wus Introduced today by Renre seotatlve Lo wis. of Maryland, lt pro poses to vest with tho postmaster gen eral "a monopoly ol the function ard means of electrical s communication fbV hire within the Halted Stale* and Alaska." but would oxemnt telephone tines-known as farmer linea. I Mayor Godfrey Meta the loss Of his I knits blade rather aharply. Overcoats For This Weather-At Special Prices The wintry weather of the last two weeks has made warm overcoats real necessities; the right kind of an over coat now is the heavy kind-not fancy, just warm. Here are the prices: $25.00 Overcoats - $18.75 22.50 Overcoats - 17.75 20.00 Overcoats - 15.09 15.00 Overcoats - 11.00 12.50 Overcoats - 9.75 10.00 Overcoats - 7.50 We might add that these ar? all high class goods, the genu ine Schloss. Bros. "Al co" makes for the most part; others of similar quality from well known makers. Come today. PARKER & BOLT THE ONE PRICE CLOTHIERS Resigns as Editor of Public Ledger fib- A???c?!?t*H rrn?O PHILADELPHIA, Deo. 31.-George j vV. Oohs resigned today as editor of ?he Public.Ledger. He retains u con* -?Ideruble ' holding in the underlying ?ccurltios* of that newspaper, lt whs -aid he might join tue New York rimes Company of which hts brother. Adolph 8. Ochs, is president. In a formal announcement Cyrus H. K. ['urti?, president of thc .Public Ledger ! A Nc That SI Go< Resolved:' Tha inti .7 wh? ted AB S befoi intert J. H. ANDERSOI Company, stated the resignation was due to "an entirely amicable but ir reconcilable difference'of views" 'be tween himself and Mr.'Ochs ns to the policies of the paper. No Liquor in Arizona Today (By Associated Prc**-) PHOENIX, Arl?., Dec. 31.-Ari zona's constitutional prohibition amendment, characterised as the most drastic in the.country, will go into ef fect at midnight tonight. More than ?too saloons and ten wholesale liquor establishments anti a brewery will ho closed. Many of the saloons affected . aro located co the border. They will move ucrosa the street Into Mexico. An appeal has been made to the su preme court of the United States against the recent refusal of the fed eral tribunal at Los Angeles tn grant an Injunction staying execution of the amendment. You can get the news while its new. in The Morning Dally Intelligencer. wv Year's Resolution biould Appeal To All od Business Men0 it I will deposit my money ie Citizens National Bank, ire it is guarded by the Uni States Government IB a vi rigs deposits made on or e January. 10th will draw est from January 1st. J, President J. F. SHUMATE, Cashier . t ?