AMERICA'S POSITION.

Press, Volume LIII, Issue 15868, 5 April 1917, Page 7

AMERICA'S POSITION.

A DEMOCRATIC PARTNERSHIP. ONLY HOPE OP MAINTAINING PEACE. THE LAST OF NEUTRALITY. (By Cable—Press Association—Copyright.) (Reruter'a Telegrams.) WASHINGTON. April 3. In the course of his spcech, President Wilson, added:—"Let us he very clear to all tho world as to what our motives and objects are. Our motives now, as before, are to_ vindicate the principles of peace and justice in 'the life of the. world as against selfish and autocratic power. "Neutrality is no longer feasible. Wo have seen the last of neutrality. Wo have n<> quarrel with tho German people, and no feeling towards them except sympathy and friendship. "It was not upon their impulso that their Government acted when entering the war. It was a war provoked and waged in the interests of dynasties using their fellow-men as pawns. Steadfast, concerted action for peace can never be maintained, except by part'nership of democratic nations. No autocratic Government could be trusted to keep faith, and only free peoples can hold tneir pnrposo and honour steady. SPEECH WELL RECEIVED. ANNOUNCEMENT IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS. (Australian and N.Z. Cable Association.) (Received April 4th, 8.5 p.m.) LONDON, April 3. In the House of Commons, Mr Bonar Law said the British Ambassador at Washington had telegraphed that President Wilson's speech was well received by Congress, and it is expected that the authority asked for will be given. A PACIFIST BLOCK WHY CONGRESS ADJOURNED. WASHINGTON, April 3. The pacifists blocked Congress from taking action on tho \yar resolutions until to-morrow, Senator La Follette taking advantage of technicalities in tho procedure. OBJECTION TO FINANCIAL HELP. SWAYS CONGRESS. I

WASHINGTON, April 3. Objection is libejy to be voiced against the extensive credit extended to the Allies. Congress, however, is strongly supporting the President, who is likely to sway it in any way he wishes. A break with Austria is still possible, but President Wilson hopes she will take warning and keep her hands off. WAVE OF ENTHUSIASM. GREATEST SPEECH IN HISTORY. WASHINGTON, April 3. America has virtually entered the war. This is the interpretation placed on President Wilson's address, which was greeted with a tremendous wave of enthusiasm over the whole nation as the greatest speech in America's history. Newspaper comment throughout the country gives unqualified praise to its firmness, dignity, and courage. President Wilson promises the Allies the support of all his country's resources. New York and other State Legislatures have already pledged their uttermost support. President Wilson was closely guarded on his way to and from Congress, where his speech had an electrical effect. HOHENZOLLERNS DOOMED. A CHANCE FOR THE HAPSBURGS.

SUPPORT FROM THE HYPHENATES.

NEW YORK, April 3. President Wilson's disinclination to recommend a declaration of war against

Austria is interpreted as beingfor the purpose of giving the Austrian Emperor an opportunity of realising that tho Hohenzollems are doomed, and that tho only chance of the salvation of tho Hapsburgs is a separate peace. The Germ an-American newspapers are pledging their support to tho President. The "New York Staate Zeitung" states "We are to be one of the Allies, in fact as well as in name. The President need have no concern as to tho loyalty of Americans of. German ancestry. The ' 'Chicago Sta&ts Zeitung'' states: "It is every citizen's duty to support the war until an honourable peace can be concluded." CONTINUOUS SESSION. WAR RESOLUTION TO GO THROUGH. WASHINGTON, April 3. The Senate Committee in charge of tho war resolution intends to hold a continuous session until tho resolution is passed. This is intended to prevent filibustering. AN OFFENSIVE WAR. ROOSEVELT WILL RAISE DIVISION. WASHINGTON, April. 3. Mr Roosevelt left cards on President Wilson. He had previously given tho opinion that tho United States ought to despatch troops to the front immediately. A defensive war, he considers, is of no help, and a vigorous offensive, in ordcir to mako America's voico count for civilisation and justice, is required. Mr lloosovelt hopes to raise a division for sorvice, guaranteeing that it will be tho finest at tho front. THE NATIONAL HONOUR. GIANT PRESS HEADLINES. NEW YORK. April 3. Tho United States Press is aflame with patriotic emblems in typo four inches high, beginning, "Americans now preserve their national honour." The Government plans to immediately take over all the radio stations throughout tho country. ANOTHER GERMAN PLOT. ORGANISED NEGRO RISING. (Received April 4th, 6 p.m.) NEW YORK, April 3. Details of a T>lot have been revealed which originated in North Carolina and extending over • the entire United States. The plot aimed at turning the negroes against the Government, and a rising against tho South was planned. Tho conspiracy is tho result of two years' organisation by German secret agents.

THE MEXICAN MENACE. TALK OP INVASION. WASHINGTON, April 3. Reports from Mexico show that the Moxican military party and several generals are demanding war with America if she enters into hostilities against Germany. Hundreds of Germans are endeavouring to arrange an invasion of the border States. SENSATION~LX LONDON. PRESIDENT'S SPEECH EVOKES ENTHUSIASM. LONDON, April 3. There is intense enthusiasm over. President Wilson's remarkable spcech. No official deliverance during the war has caused such a sensation in tho newspapers, tho streets, tho clubs, and tho House of Commons. AMERICA'S ADHESION. BRITISH STATESMEN'S ACKNOWLEDGMENTS. (Aiutrtlian and N.Z. Cable Association.) (Received April sth, 1.30 a.m.) LONDON, April 4. Mr Lloyd George and Mr Asquith will tako tho first opportunity of acknowledging America's adhesion, which will possibly occur to-day. NO PEACE TILL GERMANY IS DEMOCRATISED. (Received April sth. 1.30 a.m.) NEW YORK, April 4. President Wilson's spcech is interpreted as meaning that America will not consent to participate in peace negotiations until the German Government is democratised. New York and other cities are hung with flags, especiallS' in foreign districts anxious to show their patriotism.