The Hague, Apr. 9.
Well-informed quarters here today denied Italian reports that Holland planned to place the Netherlands East Indies under the protection of the United States if the Netherlands becomes involved in the European War.
Holland has never had any such arrangement with any foreign Power, they said.
"Naturally, the United States would probably be an interested party should Holland be drawn into the war and since the defenses of the East Indies appear insufficient," these circles added.—United Press.
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