CONGRESS AND THE WAR DECLARATION

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3046, 5 April 1917, Page 5

CONGRESS AND THE WAR DECLARATION

* AMERICAN NATION AT: FEVER PITCH <$<pPieANT 'meeting of austrolgerman EMPERORS ■ ■■■' '■"■ ' ■(■By, Telegraph—Press Association.—Copyright). ' . Washington, April 2. ■'•> President Wilson, in the course of his:speech, said:' "Let us be retry (clear,, to ill the"wprld, as to what out motives and objects are. Our niortive's now, as 'before, are to vindicate the principles of peace and justice in the •life of the world, as against selfish and autocratio rjowcr. Neutrality is no I longer -'.feasible. • "We Jaye seen the last of neutrality.. We,havo no quarrel 'with the Germa-a people, and no feeling towards thorn except sjmpathy and (friendship. It wae not upon their impulse that their Government'.acted iin entering the war. It waß a war provoked and waged in the interests ,of jflynasties, which used their fellowmen as pawns; A steadfast' eonoert for ipeace can 'never be maintained excepb ; by the partnership of demoeratio nations. No aulocratio Government could be trusted to keep faith; only free ipeoples can hold their purpose and honour steady." '"She President was closely guarded on his way to and from Congress, 'jrhere his speech had an electrical effect.—Reuter. (Rec. 'April 5, 1.40 a.m.) i •■ ' ... '. New York, Spril 4. President / Wilson'e speech is_ interpreted in America las indicating that he will not consent to participate in peace negotiations untilthe Germaai Government has teen democratised. New York and other citiea are fcefkgged, especially in the foreign districts, where the people are anxious to show their ; patriotism.—Aw.-N.Z. Cable Asm. . .• . / "., HOW THE NATION RECEIVED THE NEWS \ " GREAT'OUTBURST OF PUBLIC IPPROVAE.- . ?S "' ■'■■.-''■'. New. X°f U J 'April 3. America, ik is has virtually entered the war. This ia the interpretation nf .President Wilson's address, which was greeted by a tremendous enthusiaem throughout the nation. It was the greatest speech in ; the history of Amerioa. The newspaper comment throughout the country is unqualified in praise of tho firmness, dignity, and courage of President Wilson. Promises of support of all the country's resources havo been received. The New York and other State Legislatures have already pledged themselves to tho uttermost in support. The United States Prsss is aflame with patriotie emblems and type four inches hagb. The papers are begging Americans now to preserve their national honour. The Government intends immediately to take over tho -wireless stations throughout tho country.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable 'AsBK. ■;" ..-.'■ STATEMENT IN THE BRITISH PARLIAMENT (Eec. April 4, 8.5 p.m.) . • , . Lomforij April 3. Speaking in the House of Commons, Mr. Bonar Law said th"at the British Ambassador at "Washington had telegraphed that President Wilson's speechliadlieon well received in Congress, and it was expeqted that the authority asked for would bo given.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. (Rcc. April 5, 1.40 a.m.) London, 'April i. Mr. Lloyd George and Mr. Asquith will take the first opportunity of acknowledging America's adhesion to tho Allies, possibly to-day.—Aus.-N.Z. vjOablo Asai.'- . - ■ ... INTENSE ENTHUSIASM IN: LONDON. ■' •'. . -,' : ' . Londen, April 3. ' ' was intense enthusiasm over President Wilson's remarkable speech. No official deliveranoe during the war has caused such a sensation 'in the newspapers, in the.streetSj in clubs, and in the House of Commons.— ■Aus.-N.Z- Cable Assn. (Rec. !£pril 4, 8.5 p.m.) i . ' London, April 3. • America's .pending entry into the war has, had a bracing effect on the Stock Excliange. All gilt-edged securities rose. ' Imperial Consols are quoted at £Si Ss.—;Aus.-N.Z. Cablo Assn. . . •', , TO CIRCUMVENT THE .""FILIBUSTERS." Washington, April 3. The Senate Committee in charge of the war resolution intends to- hold a coßttinuoEs teueion until the resolution is passed. This is intended to pre-"filibustering."—Aus.-N.Z. Cablo Assn. PACIFIST OBSTRUCTION IN CONGRESS . ; ■ . . Washington, April 3. ■ Tho paoifisi) mombers blocked actioa on the war resolutions in Con£reEH until to-morrow; Jlr. La Follctte taking advantage of a technicality in the pratadure. Objection is likely to be voiced to extensive credit being extenefca to the Allies. Congress, liowever, is strongly supporting tho Presidcntii -who is likely to sw»y it anyhow ho wishes.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. MR, ROOSEVELT EAGER FOR THE FRAY i . ■ . •. Washington, April 8. IIV. Eooserelt has left cards on Presiderii Wilson. He is of opinion, as beftjre, that the United States ought to dispatch troops to the fronb immediately. A defensive war s he , says, is hopeless. A vigorous ia order to , make voice oount for civilisation and justice, is requirecl. Hβ hotfta lo raiiie a division for service, and guarantees that his division jwilt b» *be foiest at; fho frorrb.'-a'UflipN.Z; Cabte 'Abbb,

GERMAN-AMERICAN PRESS OPINION. Now York,' [April 3. The German-American newspapers are pledging their support to President Wilson. The New York "Sfcaats Zoitnng" says:—"Wβ aro to be one of tho Allies in fact as well as in namo. The President need have no concern about the loyalty of Americans of German ancestry;" The Chicago "Staats Zeitung" says:—"lt is the duty of iwery citizen to support the war until an honourable peace can be concluded." ' "\ The "German HeraldV is of opinion that the German people might remove their liings and princes, and adopt a more democratic form of government, if they were assured of American support. ' Tho "Herald" asserts that many CTernians already favour tho republican form' of government.— Aue.-N.Z. Cable Assn. GERMAN PROTEST AGAINST THE DECLARATION (Rec. 'April 4, 10/40 p.m.) - ,_ . Amsterdam, 'April 3. Messages from Berlin state that the Government contemplates to send to all neutral-Governments protests against America's declaration. The protest will denounce President Wilson's anti-German policy as a, peril to the neutrality of the South and Central American Republics.—Aus.-N.Z. Cabla Assn. ' . j AMERICA AND AUSTRIA , PRESIDENT'S HINT TO "KEEP HER HANDS OFF." ..... ~ Washington, April 3. A: break with Austria,is still possible, but President Wilson hopes she wil Hake warning, and "keep her hands off." ~ ■ , ~ New York, 'Anril 3. President Wilson's' recommendation that thero should ho no declaration of war against Austria is interpreted a s f or the purpose of giving tho young Emperor an opportunity of reaii s ; ng that the Hohenzollerns are doomed, and that the salvation of tue Hapsbmgs j s a separato peace—Aus.-N.Z Cable Assn.GERMAN PLOT FOR NEGRO RISING CONSPIRACY.OF TWO JEARS , GROWTH. ■~' / ■ (Rec. April i, 6.10 p.m.) New York,' April 3. $ plot Has been revealed which) originating in North Carolina and oxtending over the.entire_United States, aims at turning the negroes against the Government. X rising throughout the South has beea planned. The conspiracy is th© result of two yoars , organisation by German secret agents.— Bauter. ,' •. • ■..-.", MEXICO MAKING TROUBLE ■''■*' ■ ' !!"■ ■ MILITARY PARTY, WANTS WAR WITH AMERICA". Washington, April 3. • .Reports from Meiico state iliaii the' Mexican Military Party and several Generals aro demanding war with America, if thero aro hostilities with Germany. Hundreds of. Germans are endeavouring , to arrange an inrasion of the border.States.—Aus.-N.Z. Cablo Assn. THE SINKING- OF THE ARMED LINER ...... '■•;'".. Washington, April 3. Twenty-eighfc mon aro missing from'ihe Kzfcec, according to the American Ambassador's report from Paris. —Aua.-N.Z. Cablo Assn., NEW GERMAN PEACE MOVE ■ -, - ■■ - . ■■ .■- t ■;. : ■ FOE AN "HONOURABLE" SETTLEMENT . : . Now York, , April 3. r A message from Berlin says that the "Uokal Anzeiger , ' (the Governmentcontrolled newspaper) announces! that the Central Powers are planning a.new peace move.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. , _ . AUSTRIAN EMPEROR. VISITS THE KAISER

. . ■ ' ■ Amsterdam, l&'pril 3. The Kustrian Emperor and Empress, accompanied by Count Czerain (the» Premier), are visiting the Kaiser and Kaiserin, and the Imperial Chancellor, at the German Headquarters. The purpose of the visit is to hold political discussions. ; . . ' ■ ' The German newspaper "Vorwaorts" assorts that the Central Powers are again making an effort to secure an honourable peace. *. ' The "Lokal Aazeiger" emphasises the peaceful intentions of Germany towards Russia. ' • . ■■''.' The "Berliner Tageblatt" demands tho energetic reorganisation of internal affairs, in order to facilitate peace.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. AUSTRIA PRESSING HER ALLY ' .' . ~ (Rec. April '&, 6.10 p.m.) ■ • ■ : .. London, !A.'pril 3. la view of the German Press statement regarding the efforts of the Central Powers in the direction of peace, the significant Imperial gathering at German Headquarters and other indications, the most prevalent be-. lief is that. AuVtria is bringing pressure to 'bear on Germany (o end tfco struggle, wliioli is threatening tho rum of the respective countries, and endangers the dynasties.—Router. ' ... PEACE BASED ON DEMOCRATIC GOVERNMENT.' . Washington, April 3. Ifi is understood by the State Department, which is beEeved to nave private advicea of Germany's new peace offer, that it is based.on Tmiveraal inanhood suffrage in Germany, with, a Cabinet responsible to Parliament.— Aue.-N.Z. Cable Assn. . ■ ■ .•,■ AN, OFEER FROM. THE KAISER . . ' Paris, 'April 3. The "Matin" states that, the Kaiser lately informed President Wilson that he was willing to ovaouate Belgium, while maintaining garrisons at' Liege, Namur, Antwerp, Ostend, and Zeebruggo, and retaining control of tie Belgian railways. He also offered-to evacuate certain parts of French territory, with an indemnity of six hundred million sterling;—Ausi-N.Z. Cable 'Assn.. , . ■:. ■■•■:'-. ' . PEACE APPEAIi BY TEUTON BISHOPS. ;, : ' .... ," . Rome,/ April 3.. Kis reported that the 'Austrian and German biehops are appealing to the Pope for energetic intervention in favour of peace.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. . ' ■ .-■'.■.