AMERICA’S ATTITUDE.

Hokitika Guardian, 6 February 1917, Page 1

AMERICA’S ATTITUDE.

Wiiat it Means. (Australian & N.Z. Cable Aescciaticn and Ranter). LONDON, Feb. 4. Upon America relinquishing, charge of the German Embassy the Foreign Offish immediately removed the German archives. German writers, including Herr Naumann, admit that the American intervention will mean endless German sacrifices, particularly because the American Navy will assist to make the blockade complete. America will certainly send an army to France and will also refill the Allies’ coffers.

Allies’ Efforts. LONDON, Feb. 4. Militarists point out that it is impossible for the United States to exercise her colossal strength within six months, during which time the submarine campaign will either be won c* - lost; therefore victory solely depends upon our efforts. German Shipping. LONDON, Feb. 5. In British shipping circles it is anticipated thot two hundred German ships, valued at £50,000,000, which refuged in the United States, will be placed in commission and used for cargoes boats for Allied ports. Tim-© are tliirty-one in New York alone, valued at £28,000,000. If the South American Republics act similarly, about one-third of Germany s mercantile marine will be released. American ActionWASHINGTON, Feb. 4. Steps have been taken to guard all German consulates. WASHINGTON, Feb. 4. Orders have been issued that American ships in American, Argentine and Indian ports are to remain there.