Berlin, Feb. 15.
Germany has replied to the note sent to all belligerents by America, regarding the establishment of a 300-mile security zone around the American coast, The reply welcomes the desire of the republics to maintain strict neutrality, but says the contemplated regulation would represent an amendment of international law, German warships, it is claimed, have observed international regulations, and therefore the Reich cannot consider as justified the protests lodged by the republics.
The note says Germany's position is different from other belligerents, as Great Britain and France have possessions on the American continent and have established important bases there.
Germany therefore suggests that Great Britain and France, under the guarantee of the United States, should accept an obligation not to use these possessions and islands as starting points or bases for military action.—Reuter.
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