MEW YORK PRESS OPINIONS.

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 2996, 6 February 1917, Page 5

MEW YORK PRESS OPINIONS.

New Torn, J*ee:-uarj 4, ■Iha following excerpts axe takeu f xcm editorials in the leading npwspap'ero:—The "World"! "We face the crisis without four of ror>roaelj. Wo will stand' together corao win* may." The "Sim": "The blood of. Americans will pulao firmly :uid proudly. America is now awalte and erect." Hie "Tribune": "It was tho ouly ansirnr. If lva-r eonios, it will Uα hr . Gennaay'e act. We will welcome it." The "Herald": "President Wilson hr.m made his decision. J. l> is for Uio right." . . , ' ■ Tho Press outside 'New York Is pr aotieally 'unanimous in its support' <sl President Wilson. The German-Amcncaai newspapers- libpu that• n>ar will fre Cable Assn. '. .Mlv. ROOSEVELT.OFFERS' A.DIVISION. Washington, February L Koosevelfc has-offered" bo raise * division if war is declared, wheu lie and! his four eons will : 'enlist.—lAus.N. '/>. Csvble Assn. ■ . &BIES'IN-AMERICA. Now York, P-abrtmi'v i. It,-Js estimated thab ther6 are ten- lihousand: spies in ths United Sta>M. .Tlie Secret Service admits that Germ aais have endeavoured to secure plsrss of the fortifications of the principal port?; but widespread-plans-'to eego wain the spy menace ha.vrabeen made.—Aus.-N.Z..Cabto- Assrt. GERMAN CONSULATES: UNDER GUARD. .(Rec. February sy. B.lo}jwn.) . Washington; February \. Steps have Keen- tafcon to guard' a> IHbe German Consulates. Orders hnia been issued , to American ships.in. America.,. Argantiuo,. a.nd' Indian ports io remain there-—-B-enter*. BREAK WJIIC AUSTRIA ' . PariSi F<sbniarji i. Thp United Stales ha*■'severed cKplomatir. relxtfons wilh' A-ustria-llSh-gar}-.—>H«uter.. GERMAN' INTERESTS W BIUTAIN. Lnndnn, FebruajT -i. The Central Nows state* that 3fr.. Gnrardi. CA'itiorican Ambassador in B&r----i lin) bae already started for_ America.. Mr. W. Hi Page (Anierioan Ambassador in London) lias hern iustruciejl , ' that he is no longer to regard lumsolf as watching Ornn;ui i;;l..>:vMr: in liri-iain.—Ans.-N.Z. Cable Assn. . • ■ . (Rec. PofantaTy l>,. fi.SO'-p.m.) ' tontlon, February 4.. . Upon Anierim- relracpu'sMiig- the aharge- of Hw Grermimy Einbnssy, th* British Foreign Office immediately- removed the German archives.-—-'The -Times." ' ' ■ I ' FETUTEAL CO-OPEEATION. !'.. ' : (Rcc. Februaiy 5,. 3.30 p.m.) •-.-■. New York, .February i. ■ Tho United States Consuls abroad haw had informal conversations \rith the neutral Governments with n- view to Iheir <:o-operation in vindicn linq; tho rights of neutrals at sea.—-Aus.-N.Z, Cable-Assn.. / ' ' ■ ~~ . COUNT BEENSTOIOT. ' (Jlcc. Pebriiary 5j- 3.30 p.m.) ■ . Washlngtoir, February 4. Tile State Department is asking Br itaiii for- a safe conduot for Count Bernstorff.—Aus'.-N.Z.' Gable 'Assn. •' '■ . AMERICAN PRISONERS RELEASED. (Rec. February 6, 11.45 p.m.) ' London, February 5. Ai message from Berlin'etates that the Americans who were taken prisoner by the German Atlantic raider have been released.—Ans.-N.Z. Cable Assu. [President Wilson demanded the immediate release of fcho above prisoners.] . ' ' . THE GERMAN INTERNED LINERS I ■ - . ' . ' SEIZURE BY AMERICA URGED. Wahington, February 4. Professor Eilery Stowell urges the seizure of the interned liners. —Au6.N.Z. Cable Assn. ■ New York, February 4. The two interned German auxiliary cruisers, Kronnrinz . Wilhelm and Prinz Eitel Friedrich, have been seized and the crews imprisoned. Iteporte from Panama state that four interned Hamburg-Araericau steamships nave boon seized at Christobel. Protective measnros have been taken in the Canal zone.. ■ 'Hio Austrian cargo steamer Himalaya, lying at Newark, has been ren-. dored unseaworthy. Tho pistonheadsand other parts of the machinery vero wilfnlly smashed.—Reut-er. .' . • . .A NAVAL TRAITOR, '. • New York,.' February t. The chief machinist's mate on tho United States torpedo boat Jacob Jones has been arrested on a charge of opening the seacocks. There were two feot of water in the holds of the Jacob Jones when the alleged attempt to sink her-was discovered. —Renter. GOVERNMENT TAKES ACTION. (Rec. February 5, 8.10 p.m.) Washington, February 4. Tho. Government is taking possession of all the German ships at Hobokeu, where .seventeen are tied up. It is reported that. the crews have put the machinery of allo\it of action. Thirty-tnreo German vessels aro interned in. the Philippines, mostly at Manila. The crews attempted to destroy them, but the authorities took immediate action to checkmate them. Reports from Honolulu state that the interned German gunboat Geier is burning, her crew having fired her.—Renter. ' ■ London, February 4. '. British shipping circles anticipate that two hundred German ships, valued at £5(1,000,000, which took refuge in the United States, will be placed in commission and used as cargo carriers to Allied ports. There are thirty-one of these vessels in Now York alono, their valuo being £28,000,000. If; the. South American Republics act- similarly, about one-third of Germany's mercantile marine will be roleased.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. ■■ WHAT NEUTRAL . PEOPLES ARE SAYING OPINION IN LATIN-AMERICA . Lantion, February i. The Central N T ows Agency's Washington correspondent says that concerted, action by nputrals along linos a'dppted by "tho Dnifced Stales is regarded as probable, particularly by the Latin American nations. ' The United Press correspondent at Buonos Aires states that- South American opinion is guarded. The newupaper "Lβ Nation" says: "It is unfortunate that the Uuited States is more ca.reful to maintain its own superiority than to achieve collective action by. neutrals."—Aus.-N.Z. Cablo Assq.Router. - Rio de Janeiro, February ■{. The Brazilian Ooverroiiftnl, h con^ nrc d that tho time will come to abandon neutrality if tho new Gorman submarine policy directly injures thn vital, interests of Brazil.' It is of opinion that tho moment the United Slates enters the- conflict the South American States ought to seek' a uniform ■ policy.—Renter. '• . . ' ■. . . CONFERENCE OF SCANDINAVIAN KINGS. . ■ ' Copenhagen, February I. The Kings of Sweden and Denmark haw conferred at the AmaliouWs: Palace.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. ■ : . • SWEDEN FORMULATES A. DEMAND'. Stockholm, February ■!. ' Sweden has demanded from Germany an explanation of the submarining . of the Edda. The situation is regarded as most serious.—Router. (Reo. February 5, 8.10 p.m.) StoctiliDlm, February f>. A conforento of thn Sailors' and Stevwloros' Unions will bo held' shortly to discuss a proposal to lioycotl.. fJprmnn shipping: at Swrdisli ports, as a inessuro of rctaliiitinn. Many shipowners do not'bolinvn that vho siibiiiai-inc. liluckade will bo effective, und iir« preparing. to rosunie their trade. The Goyermnent proposes to aHcr tho \rar insurances to meet tho now situation. Oflloi.il insurances aro ab present susppuded, but private companies uontimin 1.0 <lo business, charging JO per cent, for North Sea voyages.—Router. ' SPAIN TAKES A FIRM' STAND. ■ (Rco. February 6, 8.10 p.m.) . London, February ft. The ,r Dn;ly -Telegr-iph'fi" Madrid correspondent, states that, though the text of the Spanish reply to Germany has Hat y«l been decided upon, tho reply

will protest energetically against the sinking of skips without warning, or any other sinking without effective blockade. Spain will demand her right to trade villi other nations, and will bo prepared", if necessary, 1p adopt all measures, and make all sacrifices, to assure and preserve her national life and' indnntrios.—Renter. TEH SITUATION: IN NORWAY. • (800. -February 5,'8i20-p-.in.) Copenhagen, February .5. Thft Government is constantly conferring with commercial and financial circles.. In view of the blookado dangers a full control of stores.will shortly bo established. The export'problem_.ls becoming a, delicate one. It is feared that commercial neutrality will he impossible if exports ran. only be sent to Germany. .Reports from Norway state that tho insurance on skips and goods con* tinues. Some shipowners have ordered their.vessels to sail for England. It-is understood that Norway, Denmark, and Sweden are negotiating co'nrcrii':,-- Hie submarine situation. —Reuter. AV'NOTE- PROM. SWITZERLAND. ■. •. -' . , . , . Washrngton, Ffcbrnary i. A Aote has been- received from Switzerland'. Lt is understood tHai it to lates to Mr. Wilson's peace proposal..—Aus.-N.Z.. Caibla Asen. IN HOLLAND. .•, . • . London, February A, Tlw "DaJlj-.Chronicle's""'Amsterda-m correspondent states that .tni hows of"the German-American rupture.electrified Holland. Special bulletins were' placarded everywhere. Tt is generally believed that it will hare- a- grave inilucnri-, on the diplomatic affairs of Holland.— Aus.-Jf-Z. Cable A'ssrt-: (Ree. February fi, 0.45 a.m.) Amsterdam, February 5. Germany professes .her willingness not to apply tho blookado restrictions orer-severely, but it is pointed out that, if America, enters the war Germany will prevent Holland from drawing from that country further supplies. Germany declared her friendliness for Holland recently, saying that she did not desire, to cause needless inconvenience. Representative Dutchmen do not. believe that Germany -wants to- attack Holland, wbere sho cannot bop© U> secure much food. Holland will endeavour to prcservo peace, but there can be no denial that dangers exist. The rumours of German troop concentra- . lions on the. frontier are causing anxiety.—Aus.-N.Z. Cablo Assn. Amsterdam, February 5. '■'. Tljc rupture between America. and 1 Germany caused n profound sensation in Holland, which is facing starvation. Her grain, stocks will only last a few "weeks. American supplies are expectucV to cease. OPINION IN ALLIED CIRCLES' WHAT IS BEHIND THIS MOVβ ? London, February .4. < Oommentators agree that German y deliberately clioso to oiFend the United States, regarding unrestricted submarining as more important than America's activities as a belligerent. M oreovor Germany welcomes tho 'posai-' bility of American. representation at the peaco negotiations', believing that the American semi-pacifists will weaken tho English and French' d'emands. One theory, based on unquestionable information,. is that Germany desires to overrun Denmark and seize tho Scheldt, and possibly Holland, thus securing stores of copper and food. This would be a natural seiruence of tlio Gorraaa policy, when neutral opinion ceased , to count. The newspapers are not surprised at President' Wilson's! decision. lis promptness is interpreted to mean that America's amour propre hae been sharply affronted by',Germany's insolent dictation,'and also that Mt, Wilson is conscious that the whole nation is behind him.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. Americans in London. Americans in London greeted! Proisident Wilson's decision with hearty satisfaction. There were scenes of enthusiasm in tho dining-rooms of tho great hotels popular with American visitors, hotel orchestras playing "The Star Spangled Banner' : and "Yankee Doodle." A crowd of several hundreds gathered "before the American Embassy and lustily cheered.' Forming: fours, the crowd' marched off on a tour of the West End, accompanied by an impromptu band consisting of a half-dozen whistles, a trombone, two oboes, ana somo other wind instruments of the windiest character.. A man from Virginia joined them, having a' kilted Scotty on one arm and a French poilu on tho other. Ho selected the Empire corner for .a, particularly happy little speech. "Say, boys," he cried, "it's the first time- sinco the war bogan that I have'been able to take the hand of a Briton and' a Frenchman's arm, and in doing so I feel I am a true American."— Reuter. CONGRATULATIONS FROM ITALY. ' • Rome, February i. ■ The newspapers publish, enthusiastic congratulations to President- Wilson. Thby consider that his step : mark s a decisive phase in tho war. A meeting of American tourists in Sydney- cabled to President Vi'ilscii, applauding bis action.—Renter. ■ / ' ■ SUPER-FRIGHTFULNESS AT SEA ' - THE SINKING OF THE HOUSATONIC London, February <J. Washington telegrams show that tlie popular domand for war is spreading in consequence of tho torpedoing of tho Housatonic. Mit is vuiftrraed, war is inevitable. . " Later The Housatonic wa/s sunk by a submarine off the Scilly Islands. The crew were rescued by a British .armed steamer. A report from Washington says that the State Department li« rormed a messagVfrom the American Consul at Plymouth stating tbat the Hew*tonic had full'warning, and opportunity was aftorded the crew to «nv> before *e wis torpedoed. The news has relieved the, tension—Ke-iwr.' The AmeS Consul «t Plymouth reports that all the .toraor Housatonic'« crew of 37 were rescued by the submarine, wlcoli' towed- tbtm 90 miles towards land.-Aus.-N.X. Cable Assn. Uelief was felt wnen it was learned that the Housatonic's crow -as SaVed '- ' '. (R,ec. February 5, 8.20 p.m.) • . London, February 1. The Housatonic,'was sunk in tho Channel. . Slio was flying the American flat;, and the American colours were'painted prominently on her sides. The submarine gave the crew an hour to leave the ship. The Germans, before sinking: the searched the Housatonio and carried off. a qnantity of soap.—Aus.-N.Z. Cablo Assn. I SAILINGS RESTRICTED. , New York, February 4. American lines of steamers, are not to bs allowed to sail at present. They j may be convoyed or armed. . ■ A NEUTRAL SAFETY CHANNEL London, February--1. ' A German official-ronort announces- an alteration in the. blockade of England, allowing neutrals a. channel twenty kilometres (about twelve miles) .wide, west of the Danish coast, between the British and. German danger zonen.— A-us.-N.Z. Cable Assn.-Reafcer. . ' LATEST VICTIMS OF THE PIRATES . London, February '1. . The following vessels are reported to have heen sunk':—Norwegian steamer Heinlandfirst, mined, seven drowned; the British steam _ trawlers Alexandra and Shamrock, the Dutch steamer Gamma, and the British barque Speedonia.—Aus.-N.Z.,Cablo Assn. ■ 1 I Amsterdam, February <1. Submarines which recently returned to Germany report that they sank 21 vessels of a tonnage of 30,000.—Au5.-N.Z. Cable Assn. (Rcc. February b, 8.20 p.m.) London, February -I. The Norwegian steamer Ymer (1128 tons) has been sunk by a submarine; —Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. (Bee. February 6, O.lp a.m.) ' . London, February 5. Tho Spanish steamers Biicon (2434 tons) and- lN'oviembre (2300 tons), the Greek steamer Helicon (1166 tons), and several small craft have been ■ sunk.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. . . The British stenmer lisle of Arran has neen sunk.—The. limes. WOMEN BARRED FROM THE DANGER ZONES. . • (Rec. February 6, 8.40 p.m.) .j ■ Melbourne, February 5. The Federal authorities have received instructions' not to issue further permits to worrjfm proposing to vfsil Britain, ■ owing to tho now "frightfuln'es?" canipaign.