PUBLIC OPINION ON THE CRISIS

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 2997, 7 February 1917, Page 5

PUBLIC OPINION ON THE CRISIS

' 5 ELATION IN FRANCE Paris, February 5. ■ 1 resident Wilson's announcement of the rupture bctwecu Gqrmany and America caused an outburst of enthusiasm throughout France. Tliero was a great demonstration at Toulouse. In a theatre the audience, standing, joined in tho "Marseillaise." The American flag was hoisted on tho Chambers of Commerce and private buildings in Marseilles and other towns. The newspapers echo the popular enthusiasm.— Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. FEELING IN SWITZERLAND. (Rec. February 6, 8.45 p.m.) Geneva, February 5. The Genova Swiss newspapers applaud President Wilsou's decision as the end of a period of hesitation.— Ans.-N.Z. Cable Assn. . • rejoiongln japan Tokio, February 5. The dccisiou of tho United States caused widespread rejoicing in Japan. Count Okuina (lato Japanese/Minister of Foreign Affairs) says that if America participates in tho war, it will probably force Germany to surrender.' COMMENT ITGERMAN PRESS Amsterdam, February 5. TJie Gorman censors released news on Monday. The Berlin newspapers are commenting soberly. Said tho "Colognb. Garotte": "Tho rupturo is regrettable, and is the first step towards war. .But lot President Wilson not imagino that wo will hesitate." The German newspapers publish a declaration by tho AVar Minister General von Stein, warning timid souls that tho only peace possible is a peaco by battic. "Everyono must prepare for that. All we havo inherited from our ancestors, all we have added.tlicreto, is German, is now at stake. We must all stand together for a victory by arms." ■ ' ; Vienna is calm. Tho newspapers are confident that the Austro-German preparations against America are adequate. A MILITARY THEORY SCHEME TO TEMPT US TO SHOW OUUJEIAND. . (Rec. February 6, 8.50 p.m.) London, February 5. S'omo military critics in London express tho opinion that tho Germans' sudden announcement of. tho "policy of sea-frightfulness" was largely intended to tempt Generals Nivolle and Haig to launch a. premature offensive, and so onablo von Hindenburg to judge where tho chief blow would fall. The German Headquarters Staff is anxious to attain sonic early tangible result before tlio Allies', plans are fully ma-tured—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. AMERICA'S WORK FOR WAR PRISONERS (Eeo. February C, 10.20 p.m.) • London, February 5. Lord Newton (Minister in Charge of Prisoners of War), interviewed, said: "We cannot' overestimate America's work on behalf of prisoners of war. This rupturo will temporarily cut off the prisoners nil til some ether neutral State takes up the work." , It is estimated that Austria and Germany hold a- million and a half Russian prisoners, "400,000 French prisoners, 50,000 Belgians, and 35,000 British.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. 0N THE LONDONSTOCK EXCHANGE (Rec. February 6, 10.35 p.m.) London, February 5. Tho United-States situation has been calmly received on the Stock Exchange. The markets are quiet, and prices are practically unaltered. —Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. IN AUSTRALIA • (Rec. February 6, 5.10 p.m.) Sydney, February 6. The American Consul has received no official news regarding tho rupturo with Germany. Many Americans hero are inquiring as to tho possibility of being callcd to the colours.—Press Assn.