PRESIDENT WILSON PREPARING.

Hokitika Guardian, 6 February 1917, Page 2

PRESIDENT WILSON PREPARING.

Reported Moved[Australian & N,Z. Cable Association and Renter), (Received Feb 6, at 9.30 a m.) New York, Feb 5 President Wilson was in consultetion with the Secretaries for War and the Navy to-day, concerning preparedness measure?. The President ha l canc lied ’nvitat:ons for an Army and Navy rcc-p----fci6u at White Home to-morrow night because of the rn*h of work.

It is reported that negotiations are proceeding between America Austria, to induce Austria not to endorse Germany’s submarine policy and -thus not compelling the breaking off of relatione, and elm the influencing of Germany to reconsider her latest move.

Wilson Can’t Read Right Washington, Feb 5 Berlin advices regret that Mr Wilson gave the Note the interpretation which Germany did not intend the measures. It waa intended to grant damages to neutral?. Spanish Feeling. London, Feb 5 The Daily Telegraph’s Madrid correspondent states a Spanish cruiser has been stationed at tbe mouth of Las Palmas harbour, to prevent the escape of interned German and Austrian ships. The authorities have forbidden the vessels interned to depart from the harbour after sunset. There is a strong aati-German feeling throughout the Canary Islands, ■where distress is prevalent owing to the stopping of the exportation of fruit. Thirty thousand are unemployed xn Grand Canary alone. The price of food has risen 200 per cent. Tha French Pleased. Paris, Feb 5 Mr Wilson’s announcement of a rupture caused an outburst of enthusiasm throughout France. There waß a groat demonstration at Tourhouse Theatre. The audience, standing, joined in the Marseilaise. TTe American flag was hoisfed cn Chambers of Cummerca and private buildings at Marsslliisa and other towns. The newspapers echo the popular enthusiasm.

Japanese Rejoice. Toedd, Feb 5 The United States decision has caused widespread rejoicing in Japan. To be Released(Reserved Feb 6, at 10.40 a.m.) London, Feb 5 In response to Mr Wilson’s demand, Germany has decided to release the Americana captured by tbe raider. Spain’s Attitude. Rome, Feb 5 The Spanish Ambassador says Spain •will follow America, even to the point of war with Germany. German Consideration (Australian & N.Z. Cable Association and Reuter.) (Received Feb 6, at II a.m.) London, Feb 5 The Press Bureau reports that a wireless from Berlin states negotiations are proceeding regarding how far further concessions on Germany’s part are possible in consideration of the pressing economic requirements of some neutrals, without prejudicing the purposes of unlimited submarining. Slender Relations [eeuter’s service.—COPYRIGHT.] London, Feb 5 The report from Pan’s that America has broken with Au3'cria-Hungary appears premature. The latest Washington advices state that diplomatic relations with Austria-Hungary hang on a slender thread. The Only Way Amsterdam, Feb 5 German newspapers publish a declaration by the War Minister, Von Stean, warning timid *enh that tha culy peace possible is a peace by battle. Everyone must prepare for that. All we havs inherited from our ancestors ahd ali that is German is now at stake. We must all stand, together for a victory by oar arms. a Shipping Precaution [REUTER’S SERVICE. —COPYRIGHT.] Washington, Feb 5 President Wilson has issued a proclamation prohibiting American shipowners from transferring to other registries. Warning to Officials v .i ington, Feb 5 ‘Government at. .wding general instructions to officials to avoid hasty action, and to do nothing not seriously legal.