The critical tone in a number of Dutch newspapers is taken in London as reflecting the views of the Dutch Government, Authoritative comment here expresses surprise at the attitude of the Dutch Government and the fact that, while protests have been made against the extension of the Contraband Control to German exports, the Dutch Government apparently remains silent in face of German measures calculate ed to inflict far greater damage to neutral shipping, and are aimed against neutral vessels regardless of their destination or the origin of their cargo. The Allied move, however, is confined to cargoes of German origin, the control of which will [be subject to ordinary procedure of the Contraband Control, including reference to the Prize Court and the right of appeal to the Privy Council.
An article in the Portuguese newspaper, "A Voz," displays a more realist attitude when it declares that the German disregard of neutral flags, innocent lives and legitimate commerce will compel the majority of Powers to change their attitude towards the present conflict, Incidentally, it is understood that the Order-in-Council, which the Prime Minister, Mr. Neville Cham-Serlain, stated would be issued giving effect to the decision to seize German exports in neutral ships, will appear early next week. Meanwhile, no formal intimation has been made to neutral Powers.
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