Amsterdam, Nov. 29.
Newspapers here are becoming more and more outspoken regarding the German mine warfare, expressing alarm and indignation at Germany's interpretation of Holland's neutrality, and asking what the Reich expects Holland to do.
There is a suspicion in official circles that Germany would like to see the Dutch Navy convoy German exports in Dutch boats.
The newspaper "Handelsblad" de-deres: "Germany, despite her use of, mines and submarines, has not prevented the British from patrolling the seas. and perhaps the Reich prefers to keep cargo-boats at home. rather than expose them to danger on the seas where Britain rales the waves. What mighty German war machine cannot do, little neutral countries are expected to manage."
Referring to the torpedoing by a German submarine of the Dutch ship Sliedrecht, which was bound for Norway, another neutral country, without the least help being offered to the crew, the "Handelsblad" says this shows the absolute minimum of respect for neutral rights.—Reuter.
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