AMERICA AND GERMANY

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2711, 4 March 1916, Page 5

AMERICA AND GERMANY

A SENSATION

THE ATTITUDE OF CONGRESS

/By Telegraph—Press Association— Copyright ' Washington, March 2. A sensation was caused in Congress when Senator T. P. Gore accused President .Wilson of "having stated to certain Congress leaders: "'War between flie United States and Germany might Jiot be ungrateful, and might result in advancing European- •civilisation by - bringing about the end of the European • - War by midsummer." 1 . ! Senator W. J. Stono denied that Mr. ' T/ilson had used Such language. Senator 13. C. Lodge defended the President's attitude in the armed merchantmen question, pointing out that the attitude of Congress was embarrass-' jhg President Wilson in the negotiations with ( Germany. • MESSAGE TO CONGRESS VOTE OF CONFIDENCE NOT • ENOUGH ' . Washington,-March 2. President Wilson has notified Congress that he will not accept a mere vote of confidence, aDd has unequivocally announced to the leaders that he refuses to continue negotiations with Germany .until Congress has announced its' attitude, respecting tho right to travel oh armed merchantmen. The Administration's whips assert that President Wilson will not hesitate ■ to appeal to the country if Congress avoids the issue. admiralty Instructions TO ARMED MERCHANTMEN (Rec. March 4, 0.45 a..m.) London, March 3. In view of Germany's distorted interpretation' of British Admiralty instructions to armed merchantmen in regard to self-defence, issued in October, 1915, the Admiralty has published the text of the instructions, clearly emphasising the right of merchantmen to fight in self-defence, which is recognised in In-, teruational Law, and also expressly admitted by tho German prize regulations - issued in Juiie. 1914. , . ARMED MERCHANTMAN. SAILS FOR EUROPE. (Rec. March 3, silo p.m.) New ,York, March 2. The Italian steamer Giuseppe Verdi has sailed, for Europe, .carrying two 3inch guns for defence. \ SOCIAL. JDISEASES < ' SOME DRASTIC PROPOSALS By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright (Rec. March 3, 9.30 p.m.) London, March 2. , The final Teport of Lord Sydenham's Commission on social diseases reveals the most serious conditions. It says that the Government control of this national problem is essential, and states there is no doubt that the total number of infectefl persons has increased. The most striking proposal in the teport is that the law should permit the annulment; of . marriage where either . party is suffering from such disease, and such decree of nullity should not render . the children ; illegitimate. Doctors' communications to parents in this matter.should be privileged. 1 Tho report goes on to eay there must be better statistical information, facilities for laboratory diagnosis, moral conduct instruction in all types of education, including workshops, free modern treatment at hospitals, and 6Ugi gests that warnings should be given to all Army and Navy recruits,' repeating the warnings .annually., EXPLOSION ON A LINER CAUSED BY GERMANS. '. i By Telegraph—Press Association— Copyright Rio do Janeiro, March 2. investigations show two Germans were guilty..of an explosion on the liner Tennyson. ' The Germans and their families hav6 disappeared. STEAMER BOMBED • •BY GERMAN AEROPLANE. ! By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright (Rec.' March 3, 5 p.m.) t i Christlanla, March 2. •V German aeroplane in the North Sea dropped several bombs, but missed the steamer Modemi (1'390 tons), which svas flying the Norwegian- flag. ... I " I METAL EXCHANGES - j DEALINGS SUSPENDED. \ By. Telegraph—Press Association-Copyright j (Rec. March 3, 9.55 p.m.) , „ , ■ ■ London, March 2. 1 The London and Gla.sgow ; Metal Ex- 1 changes have suspended dealings, except m tm, owing Jo the Governmont's proclamation against speculation in war Inatals. A trade deputation will wait on Mr. Lloyd George to-morrow. . -: - ] DEATH OF. A NEW ZEALANDER 1 SERGEANT VICTOR, OF MERCER. By Telegraph-Press Association-Copyright ' ' „ Sydney,. March 3. Sergeant Victor, of Mercer, a New Kealander, died at the Bowral Hospital after ten days' illness. He partiefpat- f cd in the landing at Gallipoli, and was ' wounded and invalided. Recently ho ; fiad been acting as recruiting sergeant. ' He was accorded a military funeral. j SPELTER WAR PROFITS NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE STATE. c By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright - London, March 2. [ t_ Spelter makers are continuing negotiations with the Government respecting war profits. There is a more hope.' ful prospect of a, satisfactory arrange- . ment being arrived at.' PAYMENT OF MEMBERS ! ( C 'ABOLITION TO BE DISCUSSED. c , r By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright (Rec. March 3, 9.55 p.m.) London, March 2. In the House pi Commoijs, Mr. Lloyd George said that an opportunity would be given laW for the discussion of tho abolition of payment to members. ' i, i] CRITICALLY ILL 11 QUEEN OF RUMANIA. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright (Rec. March 3, 5 p.m.) Bucharest, March 2. '•The Queen of Rumania is critically £ U. x