The London Chamber of Commerce is negotiating for the release of British-owned cargoes, valued between £3,000,000" and £5,000,000, lying in the holds of 140 German ships sheltering in neutral ports. The Germans are demanding from ten to 35 per cent. of the value of the caros, plus full freight charges to a British port, before surrendering the Koods. Most cargoes have already been paid for, 'The German demand, it is stated, to cover the costs Incurred at the port of refuge. Cargo owners would have to pay additional freight and Insurance' from the neutral port to Britain, 'The Chamber is advising owners to pay freights and not over two per cent. of the value of cargoes to meet "costs." In special instances, the Board of 'Trade will Issue' licences permitting necessary payments "io the benefit of the enemy."—Reuter.
DNB, said a British nows agency reporied that the German. steamer Schwabenland was sunk by a Brit. Ish cruiser, despite the fact that the "Schwabenland has been ina German' harbour since August, 'The crew of the German steamer Parana, DNB, continued, themselves" sunk the vessel when' British warships approached,—United Press.
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