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The Germany navy has done nothing to threaten the maritime trade upon the Atlantic Ocean, but Britain's concern for the well-being of her trade and her citizens is all the same reasonable, and her ability to turn that concern into action is undeniable. Therefore the German navy shall from here on not stop British ships from trading with Germany's enemies. But we should hope that Britain will make similar demands should the enemies of Germany mount a blockade of their own.

Let there be a warning for all would-be tricksters out on the seven seas. If we find anyone falsely claiming to be British to bypass our blockades, you shall be treated no better than pirates.

Theobald von Bethmann Hollweg, Chancellor of Germany.