The other was allowed to go after giving bond to return a lot of kerosene which was loaded at the bottom of the ship.
If I could get facts, I could do many things.

The State Department telegraphs me merely what the shipper says--a partial statement.
The British Government tells me (after infinite delay) another set of facts.

The British Government says, "We're sorry, but the Prize Court must decide." Our Government wires a dissertation on International Law--Protest, protest: (I've done nothing else since the world began!) One hour with a sensible ship captain does more than a month of cross-wrangling with Government Departments.
I am trying my best, God knows, to keep the way as smooth as possible; but neither government helps me.

Our Government merely sends the shipper's ex-parte statement.

This Government uses the Navy's excuse.