AMERICA AND GERMANY

Hokitika Guardian, 4 January 1917, Page 2

AMERICA AND GERMANY

A New Phase '(Received Jan 4, at 12.50 p.m.) New York, Jan 3 Berlin and Austria ore now discussing whether Mr Wilson intends to remain neutral, or ia awaiting the psychological momeht to enter the war. There i 3 muoh comment following this new interpretation of the Note. The Cologne Gazette says there is no doubt Germany is anxious for A America to remain neutral, but she is " not sure that America ia equally anxious tc remain neutral. Germany has not decided but may offer a supplementary explanation of her attitude in a direct message to neutrals. \ It is stated Mr Gsrard cabled 'Mr Wilson at length, following a ference with Count Hollweg. ' It is authoritatively stated they discussed tbs f Allies reply. I Chicago, Jan 3 Thß wheat visible supply is 70,880,000 bushel*. •■ ' • A Commemorative Plaque (Received J.ih 4, at 1.35 p.m.) London, Jau 3 A Parliamentary and Departmental Committee haa decided to provide a smell commemorative plaque to relatives of the fallen. The design is under discussion.

German Hl-Treatmeht Havre, Jan 3 Four hundred Belgians, from Cambria, were forced to trees in Aviacourt Forest, which was under the Allies bombardment. They were badly exposed to the weather. Many suffering from pneumonia were forced to leave ihe hospital before recovery. Those refusing to sign working contracts, were ordered to stand in the open air, naked to the waist and were illtreated. The plight of 3,000 at Oaehel is no. batter. Greek Agent.' Paris, Jan 3 Robert Debtily, a counsellor at Rome, has been appointed French diplomatic agent for the Venezeloa Government. more Kultur. Copenhagen, Jan 3 When the Tuskar was torpedoed, cabled on Monday and the crew took to the boats, one capsized. The men struggled for their livss, but the submarine did not attempt to save them and 3 were drowned, —■————— fc