A request. by the Norwegian Government that "the. United States consider "the claims put forward. by M.. Hannovig, a former wealthy Norwegian ship-'Owner, some of whose assets were Sequisitioned by" the American Government during the War, has been refused. The claim Involves Several million dollars.
Mr. Cordell ul, State, hes Norwegian 3lnister at Washing ton, Ins Withelm Munthe of Morenallerne, that there is no valld Basle for Mr. Hannevis's claim. the fact that the capture of the capital would possibly not result in the recognition. of the rightist Gov. ernment by very many major Powers. 'The military situation, however, by remained unchanged, they' admitted: United Press,
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