Washington Will Protest British Captors of American Steamer on High Seas
WASHINGTON, Oct. 19. —Intention of the administration vigorously to oppose seizure of the Standard Oil tanker Brindilla at Halifax by the British converted cruiser Caronia, but to leave the question of the Brindilla‘s alleged contraband cargo to the admiralty court for decision, was evidenced here today.
Officials pointed out that if the Brindllla’s cargo is in fact contraband, halting, searching and detention of the vessel, despite her flying of the American flag, was clearly within the rights of the British government. But the reported plan of the British authorities to hold the vessel itself is believed certain to cause a protest from this government to the British foreign office.
The Detroit Times, Detroit, MI, October 20, 1914