DUTCH OPINION

Hokitika Guardian, 6 February 1917, Page 2

DUTCH OPINION

A Deep-Rooted Move (Australia & N.Z. Cable Association.) London Feb 4 The Duly Chronicle's Amsterdam corn spoodeat says the news of tbe Gsrmin-'lmericaa rupture elecirifisd H. il'.od. Special buHetins were placarded everywhere. It is generally believed to nave a deep grave faflaeocn on their own diplomaric affairs. Italian Ojtiiijon Rome Feb 4 Tie r e vpp psra at'e enthustaitio in the : r CJngra'uUiiou} to Mr W'lson. They con-i ier it stop-rnarka a decisive phase in the war. Reports rec jived stats 350,000 are fed duly at Bet iu ninniHp.il diuaers. Not Surprised. Ij. ndon, Feb 4 The newspapers are uut surprised at Mr Wilson’s decision, I ’a promptness is interpreted as America’s amour propre was star; !y affronted by Gtrmany’d insi lent iud;e«tioo, aud also that Mr Wilsou in conscious that the whole nation is behind him. The Hsusatoiiic, [reutkr’s service.—COPYRIGHT.] London, Feb 4 The Houeatonic was submarined off the Scilly Islaode. Thß crew were rescued by a British armed steamer. Washington, Fab 4

The tstate Department has received a message from the Amaric.au Consol at Plymouth stating the Housatonio had foil warning and opportunity was afforded the crew to escape before she was torpedoed. The news baa relieved tbs tension. New York, Feb 4 The Consul reports the Houaatonic's total crew of 37 were rescued by a submarine which towad them for 90 miles landwards. Approved Sydney, Feb 5 A meeting of the American Tourists’ Society cabled to Mr Wilson applauding his action. Not Preluda to War, [LONDON TIMES SERVICE.—COPYRIGHT.] Washington, Feb 4 There is the highest authority for saying tkrit Mr Wilson doss not regard the sundering of diplomatic relations as the inevitable prt-lude to war. Washing!on fears considers it likely, but hopes it is avoidable, beoauee the Amerlo u people, though they will follow Mr Wilson m anything, do not want war. Furthermore Mr Wilson th rika he can best help others in the cause of humanity, by remaining outside. Man the Battle Cruisers. Washington, Feb 4 Orders were issued to man the battle cruiser 3.. The Satire National Guard in New York State also the naval acd military are called out for protective measures. New York Opinion. [LONDON TIMES SERVICE. COPYRIGHT.] New York, Ftb 4 Financial correspondents and financiers regard war as inevitable. They declare the financial situation was never better. Mr Wilson can raise any emn be likes in 24 hours. Brazil Opinion.

Rio de Janiero, Feb 4

Government is convinced that the time has come to abandon neutrality, if the new German submariuism directly injures the vital interests of Brfizil, It is of the opinion that the moment United States enters the conflict the South American Stales ought to seek a uniform policy. South American Opinion New York, Feb 4 The United Press Buenos Aires correspondent states South American opinion is guarded, The newspaper, Era Nacion, say 3 it is unfortunate that United States is more careful to maintain her own superiority than to achieve ths collective action of neutrals. A iPar Vote Washington, Feb 4

In the Representative?, Government will to-morrow introduce a resolution asking for 119 million dollars appropriation, for the completion of 113 war vessels, now being constructed. A Note has been received from Switzerland. It ia understood it relates to Mr Wilson’s peace pro^mls. Message to Neutral Washington, Fab & The State Department's message to the Ambassadors of neutral conn*tries says : —“Notify your Government that the President believes it wonld make for the peace of the wotld if other neutrals take similar action. Report fully cn the reception, of this suggestion,’’