AMERICA'S AID.

Press, Volume LIII, Issue 15872, 11 April 1917, Page 7

AMERICA'S AID.

WAR MEASURES

FINANCE AND CONSCRIPTION

(By Cable —Press Association—Copyright.) (Australian and N.Z. Cable Association.) WASHINGTON, April 9. War measures will occupy Congress during the coming week. In addition to tho 5,000,000,000 dollar loan for the purchase of war bonds, etc., Congress will probably be asked to raise a war rovenue for the year of l; 750,000,000 dollars by taxation. It is anticipated that there will bo some opposition, but the measure is likely to be carried. The question of conscription and tho Expeditionary Force will also be debated.

BREAK WITH AUSTRIA. ALL AUSTRIAN SHIPS SEIZED. NO BREAK WITH BULGARIA OR TURKEY. WASHINGTON, April 9. Austria has broken off relations "with the United States. All Austrian ships in American waters have been seized. Sweden will take over Austria's interests. The relations with Bulgaria and Turkey are not affected yet. THE DANGEROUS HYPHEN. THOUSANDS OF ARRESTS MADE. WASHINGTON, April 9. The Department of Justice gives satisfactory reports regarding tho attitude of tho German-Americans. It is expected that the thousands of arrests already mad© will be sufficient to keep the remainder submissive. Tho Senate has adopted a Bill providing heavy penalties for the destruction of war materials. The Bill is aimed at German plotters. The committee of the Council of National Defence, which includes leaders of organised labour, and representatives of tho employers, has given a promise to observe freedom for the ventilation of industrial disputes such as hampered England at the beginning of the war. IN FULL HARMONY. REPLY TO ARGENTINE'S" WHEAT EMBARGO. WASHINGTON, April 9. The United States has decided to work in full harmony with the Allies. A preliminary step may be to shut off American coal from Argentina if- Argentina persists in the wheat embargo. The United States will co-operate with the Allies in trade matters. Sko is prepared to establish a submarine base at Panama. NO SPECULATING IN WHEAT. NATURAL PRICES TO BE MAINTAINED. CHICAGO. April 9. Leading wheat speculators arc patriotically promising not to speculate in war time, for the purposo. of maintaining natural prices. AMERICA'S WEALTH. BANKRUPTCY AHEAD FOR CENTRAL POWERS. WASHINGTON, April 9. America's income was fifty billion dollars in 1916. Economists predict that if tho Central Powers attempt to keep paco with the War Budgets of Amcriea and England they will soon be bankrupt. PRUSSIAN EVIL SPIRITS. MACHINERY OF DEATH SET IN MOTION. WASHINGTON, April 9. Senator Lewis, during; the Senate debate, answered Dr. von BethmannHollweg's chargc-s that the United States liad violated international lav/ by arming merchantmen. Ho alleged that when President Wilson was doing his utmost to secure peace terms in Germany's interest "the master of evil spirits in the Prussian military dynasty set the machinery bf death upon the innocent and defenceless women and children of the United States." Such cruelty and ingratitude would not find any voice in Christendom to excuse or forgive.

THE SOUTH .AMERICAN STATES. BRAZIL WILT, ACT. RIO DE JANEIRO, April 9. The Cabinet lias considered the sinking of the Parana, and the President states that Brazil is determined to act in a manner befitting her national dignity. THE MEXICAN MENACE. CENSORSHIP ESTABLISHED. WASHINGTON April 0. The Mexican situation is becoming increasingly serious. Censorship has been established over the entire border.

PROTECTING' THE COAST. CHEAPER MUNITIONS FOR ALLIES. (Received April 11th, 12.55 a.m.) WASHINGTON, April 10. Elaborate plans havo been prepared for the protection. of the American coast. A great fleet of destroyers, submarine chasers, converted yachts, trawlers, and motor-boats aro patrolling. The British and French Ambassadors held a conference with Mr JR. Lansing, Secretary of State, and discussed plans for joint action. A Munitions Board has been established. , The 5,000,000.000 dollar Bill will bo introduced on Thursday. Senator "Weeks proposes that a War Committee bo appointed, consisting of twelve Congressmen. Munition makers are likely to reduce prices to the Allies.