The "Yorkshire Post" learnt today that the British Government is considering the imposition of a ban on shipping trade with Spain by means of an amendment in the Merchart Shipping Acts.
"Supporters of the idea argue that it would prevent the atmosphere from Geteriorating while the settlement of the whole Spanish question is worked out," the paper stated. "The air of impartiality worn by this proposal is however spurious. It means that the Spanish Republican Government would be deprived of supplies while Gen. Franco could continue to receive goods from Italy and the Reich. Adoption of the plan would therefore amount to a capitulation to bombings. Moreover, it would mean an economic loss to Britain, and therefore it would thwart the Government's desire to avoid proposals that would harm. Britain as much as, if not: more than, they would serve our purpose in stopping the air bombings,
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