I shall read the two last paragraphs:
“In discussing the possibility that there might be frequent differences of opinion, the Commander-in-Chief of the Navy mentioned President Roosevelt’s order prohibiting American shipping in the dangerous zones around England. He said, ‘This prohibition is the best proof against England’s practice of forcing neutrals to sail through these zones without being able to guarantee their security. Germany can only advise all neutrals to imitate the policy of your President.’
“Question: ‘Thus, according to this state of affairs, there is no protection for neutral shipping in the war-endangered zones?’
“Answer: ‘Probably not, so long as England adheres to her methods....’ ”
With the collapse of France, the entire U.S.A. combat zone was declared a German blockade area. That is shown by the next document, Dönitz-104, Page 212. I read from the middle of the long paragraph on that page:
“The entire sea area around England has thus become a theater of operations. Every ship sailing this zone runs the risk of being destroyed not only by mines but also by other combat means....”
THE PRESIDENT: Dr. Kranzbühler, did you call that Exhibit Dönitz-60 or...
FLOTTENRICHTER KRANZBÜHLER: That was originally also one of the documents from Dönitz-60, Mr. President, to which I have now given a new number. It is now Dönitz-104.
THE PRESIDENT: Yes, thank you.
FLOTTENRICHTER KRANZBÜHLER: “Every ship sailing this zone runs the risk of being destroyed not only by mines but also by other combat means. For that reason the German Government issues a fresh and most urgent warning against sailing in the danger zone.”