HC Deb 10 March 1915 vol 70 c1407
99. Sir J. D. REES

asked whether the American cotton ship "Pacific" has been seized by a British cruiser, and subsequently allowed to proceed to Rotterdam?

Dr. MACNAMARA

I am informed that the vessel in question was not seized, but detained pending identification of her cargo, in the usual manner. Her papers being in order, the vessel was allowed to proceed.