London, Dec. 22.
The King yesterday expressed his horror and indignation at the German machine-gunning of British fishermen.
During a visit to the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries the King mentioned this latest development, while in conversation with Sir John Marsden, of the British Trawlers' Federation. His Majesty paid tribute to the manner in which fishermen carried out their jobs under hardships and difficulties.
The King talked with representatives of fishermen, agricultural workers trawler owners and farmers—
Reuter.
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