Surprise is expressed in official circles in London at news from Cologne fo the effect that the French Regie have issued 2 proclamation practically prohibiting li railway goods traffic with the Erin tanger bat comment jlitary transport, for the present being withheld on the ground that information ts insufficient to explain the the reason for the measure.—Reuter.
Paris, Jan, 19.
It has been ascertained from Mayence that the Rogie's action in respect of th Cologne zone is due to their inability to ut the Tines traversing the zone salient and the consequent use of another route, which necessitates with drawal of facilities for considerable traffic at Cologne in order to void congestion. The Regio are of opinion that the situation will not be altered until utilization of the Cologne lines obtained.—Renter.
Protest Against Action of Rhineland Regie London, Jan, 21.
The, Marquess of Crewe, the' British Ambassador in Paris, called on M. Poincaré yesterday.
understood that he conveyed the British Government's protest and requested an explanation of the action of th Rhineland Rrgie in issuing a, proclamation practically prohibiting all railway goods trafic with the British zone except foodstuffs and military transport, in which connexion the diplomatic correspondents of the newspapers. comment warmly.
Anticipate another Anglo. French crisis and declare that the action is a reprisal for Britain's, refusal to hand over the Cologne railways to the Régie.—Reuter,
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