London. Aug. 28, TPHE British Admiralty has temporarily closed the "Mediterranean to British shipping.
British ships have been told to leave Italian ports but ships at present n the Mediterranean, will continue their voyages.
The Admiralty ordered all British ships from the Balti sea after having assumed control of Br ish merchant shipping at midnight on Saturday. Merchant ships must now obey instructions from the naval authorities, including any change in course the naval authorities consider' necessary, In remarkable contrast with last September, there are few signs of gloom among British families.
ARP, wardens throughout the country are making a house to house canvas, imparting final admonitions and reminding them of thei respon: ties in the event of an emergency. Their visits during the week-end showed a complete absence of nerves. People were following their normal forms of relaxation in sunny weather, of preparing their homes agains air attacks in finishing dugouts. in back gardens or adjusting window screens for blackouts, In some cases, husbands have sent their wives and children to stay with friends in the countryside, but there has been two general exodus yet, Indeed, all roads towards London yesterday were busy with people returning from holidays and wishing to clear tip domestic affairs before considering evacuation. The "wardens found a big consensus of opinion In favour of firm Government action 10 prevent recurring "crises."
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