Jasper County Democrat, Volume 21, Number 81, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 8 January 1919 — SCHELDT FOR BRITISH USE [ARTICLE]

SCHELDT FOR BRITISH USE

Holland Government to Permit Movement of Unarmed Troops. London, Jan. 7.—The following official statement has been Issued by the Dutch ministry for foreign affairs: “The British government, in connection witlj. its request that facilities should be granted it for the transport of provisions for the troops of occupation in Germany by Dutch waterways, particularly the Scheldt, has further expressed g desire to make use of this river for the demobilization of troops returning to their homes. “The Dutch government has replied has no objection to such transport provided that, in view of the special circumstances the transport shall not be regarded as a precedent, that the transport shall be made commercial, flag and shall not include munitions; that only officers shall carry arms, and that the Dutch authorities shall be Informed beforehand of each'transport."