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The whole scheme is a proof of the boldness of

policy with which the Admiralty is tackling the submarine danger. If neutrals complain, they may be comforted by the reflection that the curtail- ment of the movements of German submarines is the only real way to reduce the losses of neutral shipping. But the effects of the minefield are not likely to end with the impediments placed in the way of submarines. The Germans will feel that this largo attempt to frustrate their final hope can " no longer be tolerated." Their Navy must choose either to be a stay-in-port Navy or to come out and break up the field. If they come out there will be a general action. The possibilities are interesting and critical in the highest degree.

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