22 SEPTEMBER 1917, Page 3

America has taken the short way of dealing with the

European neutrals who have been helping to feed the enemy. The Exports Administration Board has announced that it will be virtually impossible for any nation not at war as one of the Allies to receive from America any wheat, auger, cotton, chemicals, iron and steel, load, and other articles, except in limited quantities or for medical purposes. This measure will go far to render our blockade on its economic aide unnecessary, since Scandinavia and Holland are absolutely dependent on America for such foodstuffs as they cannot produce. President Wilson is master of the situation and can impose each terms as he pleases.