According to the Daily Graphic of Wednesday, which contains a
striking interview with the London editor of the Telegraaf, the paper was four times prosecuted for publishing the ever-memor- able cartoons of Mr. Raemaekers, noticed by us in another column, and six times for denouncing Germany in appropriate language. In truth, the Telegraaf has been punished for giving independent support to Britain and the Allies, while the Dutch papers which support Germany are not interfered with. The Dutch Govern- ment, like other neutrals, move on the line of least resistance. They are inclined to be stiff with those who they know are too friendly and considerate to hit back, and to yield to those who will obviously stick at nothing if their enmity is incurred. It is not very dignified, but very human. The stand taken by the Telegraaf Is an honour to the profession of journalism, and we sincerely Lope that the Duteh Government will, at any rate, have the courage not to yield to the demand, which sooner or later is sure to be made by the Germans, for its total suppression. In a country so closely connected with Germany as Holland conduct like that of the proprietors and editor of the l'elegraaf demands physical as well as moral courage in a high degree.
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