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Horowhenua Chronicle, 25 February 1916, Page 3

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AMERICA A_Nl> GEIIMAiNY. Washington, Feb. 24. President Wilson is determined to Ipdo teet American rights of travel 011 belligerent snips. There is a strong movement in Oongress to wain .viiieiican oil such vessels, and a crisis is developing, tiie Republicans declaring that President Wilson is attempting to embroil the country in war. Germany has not replied to United fsUite.v request to be informed whether the new submarine policy will nullity the assurances 01 Count Bernstorif, already given, regarding liners. it is understood that Oounti Bernstol'ff contends that his undertaking applied only to unarmed ships. It is believed tnat VOll Falkenliayn, who is anxlour to defy tiio United States, has acquired enormous influence with the Ivaiser." Wellington, This Day. The indications are for hue weather with northerly winds, but clouding over lor a change. The barometer is falling. Dunedin, This Day. The Minister 01 Delence announces that the Secretary oi State for the Colonies advises that the Army Coun*-, cil highly appreciates the action of the New Zealand Government in creating a New Zealand Army division with the necessary reinforoemente. The Minister points out that the creation ot the division will not involve a. general increase, although an increase will be necessary for the infantry there will be a decrease in other units making the result regarding our requirements practically similar to the present needs.