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Foreign News September 5, 1918

Grainger County News

Rutledge, Jefferson City, Grainger County, Jefferson County, Tennessee

What is this article about?

Spain announces use of German ships in its ports to replace those sunk by German submarines, reaffirms neutrality, instructs ambassador to notify Germany, and imposes nationwide censorship on related matters.

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Spain to Utilize German Ships.
Madrid.—Spain will utilize German vessels now in Spanish ports in place of Spanish ships sunk by German submarines, and will continue to observe neutrality. This decision is announced in an official statement issued after a meeting of the Cabinet at San Sebastian. The Spanish Ambassador at Berlin has been instructed to inform the German Government of this action. In order to avoid sensational comment on its declaration relative to relations with Germany the Spanish Government has instituted censorship throughout the country.

What sub-type of article is it?

Diplomatic Political

What keywords are associated?

Spanish Neutrality German Vessels Submarine Sinkings Cabinet Meeting Censorship

Where did it happen?

Madrid

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Primary Location

Madrid

Outcome

spain to utilize german vessels in place of sunk spanish ships; neutrality maintained; censorship instituted nationwide.

Event Details

Spain will use German vessels in its ports to replace Spanish ships sunk by German submarines while continuing to observe neutrality. Decision announced in official statement after Cabinet meeting at San Sebastian. Spanish Ambassador at Berlin instructed to inform German Government. Government imposes censorship to avoid sensational comments on relations with Germany.

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