Jasper County Democrat, Volume 2, Number 40, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 6 January 1900 — GERMAN SHIPS SENT SOUTH. [ARTICLE]

GERMAN SHIPS SENT SOUTH.

"Two Cruisers Sail for South Africa to Watch British’ Vessels. It is announced that the German protected cruisers Condor and Schwalbe have, sailed for Delagoa Bay. With the exception of the most sensational journals the German press comments soberly, although with manifest irritation, upin the Huudesrath incident. Political circles think Great Britain is making a mistake in not assuming a definite and decided attitude on the contraband question.

Regarding the seizure by the British cruiser Magicienne of the imperial mail steamer Bundesrath of the German East African line a high official of the German foreign office, who was interviewed by the correspondent of the Associated Presij, said: "Silence must be preserved at present concerning the actual status of the negotiations which have been begun with Great Britain about the matter. Appropriate steps have been taken, of which Germany must await the results. The matter is regarded by Germany as of the utmost importance, because seriously involving the rights of neutrals." It is asserted in German Government circles that the British right of search is questioned and that, in any event, the British right td stop passengers, whether they intend to fight for the Boers or not, is strenuously disputed, as the vessel upon which they were is neutral and the territory to which they were proceeding, namely, Delagoa Bay, is also neutral. Redress, it is asserted, Will be insisted upon by Germany.