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PART II

BELLIGERENT RIGHTS AND PRACTICES

ATTITUDE OF THE UNITED STATES REGARDING CONTRABAND OF WAR, VISIT

AND SEARCH, ETC.-MEASURES AFFECTING NEUTRAL TRADE: CONTROL

OF EXPORTS, IMPORTS, AND BUNKER COAL; BLACK LIST OF FIRMS---

Consideration of the control of exports from the United States-Sug-

gestions as to measures for preventing trade beneficial to Ger-

many-Withdrawal by the British and French Governments of the

black list of firms in the United States-Advice of the Federal Re-

serve Board to banks against transfers of funds to neutral coun-

tries for German interests, May 10---

Discussions with British representatives during the visit of the

Balfour mission-Report of the Joint Subcommittee on Export

Licenses-Attitude of the United States toward the British sug-

gestions: reciprocal undertakings desired of Great Britain-Res-

ervation of previous American contentions regarding rights of

neutral trade and objections to Allied practices___

The development of an American policy of trade control-Authoriza-

tion of an embargo in the "Espionage Act," June 15, 1917-Estab-

lishment of the Exports Council, June 22-Instructions to Ameri-

can diplomatic and consular officers to procure information on neu-

tral trade; arrangements for exchange of information with the

Allied Governments-The President's statement on exports control,

June 26-Appeals from the Allied Governments for action in sup-

port of their policies..

Proclamation of July 9, 1917, restricting exports-Statement to the

European neutrals, July 24, of the American policy of exports con-

trol; request for information on their needs-Resolution of the

Exports Council, approved August 17, denying licenses for exports

to enemies and allies of enemies, etc.-Discussions with the British

Government regarding coordination of exports control and trade

agreements with neutrals-British proposal for a notice to neutral

banks to refrain from transactions in enemy interests-Establish-

ment of the Exports Administrative Board, August 21_.

Proclamation of August 27, 1917, further restricting exports; explana-

tory statements by the President and the Exports Administrative

Board-Bunker license rules of August 31 and October 5-Denial

of licenses for shipments through the war zone in sailing vessels-

Proclamation of September 7 restricting exports of coin, bullion,

and currency-Refusal of the United States to join in the pro-

posed notice to neutral banks-Suspension by the United States and

the Allies of licenses for exports to the northern European neu-

trals-Further discussion with the Allies regarding agreements

with the neutrals_.

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