London, Dec. 17.
The Japanese vessel Sanyo Maru has arrived off the British coast with a cargo understood to include German machinery and polish. She is now under examination by British control officers.
In authoritative quarters it 1s learned the examination is being carried out normally without any suggestion of a "test case" being involved.
When the Allies' announced their decision to seize German exports in neutral ships on the high seas, in retaliation for the Reich's unrestricted mine warfare, it will be recalled, official quarters in Tokyo hinted at the possibility of reprisals if there should be any interference with shipments to Japan. The Sanyo Maru is the first Japanese ship to be affected by the Allies' decision, and has been described as a "test case."—Reuter.
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