The Archive · 1939

Allies to Tighten Blockade

Seizue of Exports Expected to Bring Collapse Of Reich Within Eighteen Months

London, Nov. 25. TAIN and France proceeded with plans to seize German exports on the high seas despite the protests of six neutrals, including Japan's threat of counter measures. Officially or unofficially the British Government has been advised of the opposition of Italy, Belgium, Holland, Denmark, Sweden, and Japan to the new "double blockade," orders for which will be- issued as an From Neutrals Stockholm, Nov. 26.

The oficial announcement yesterday that Sweden has made a serious demarche to London regarding Britain's Intensifeation of economic. warfare. confirms the belief that neither the Oslo Powers nor the Scandinavian States are making joint representations, Well-Informed quarters, however, are of the opinion that the question would best be settled through a conference of experts—Reuter.

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