THE WAR.

Hokitika Guardian, 5 April 1917, Page 2

THE WAR.

(Per Dmted Press Association] AMERICA AftD GERMANY Mff BOOStvilT’S VI S Vigorous Offensive Favored Washington, April 3 Mr R oseveit sft ? c ho S-.-ie left bia Girds oh Mr Wilson. 11-- bad ; revtouely given the opmion that Uo : ed States ought to dv patch troops to the front immediately. A defen*ive war is of no help. A vigorous oifen-ivo is wanted, in order to m ;ka Arne :ic i’s voice count for civilisation and j ustice. Mr Riofevelt hopes to raise a division for service, guaranteeing it v, ill be the finest at the front. Tuo Senate Committee iu change of the War resolution, inten’s to h Id a continuous session until the isso'uiion is passed. This is intended to prevent filibustering Germany’s AtLtucb Amsterdam, April 3 Messages from Berlin state that ha Government coDtemplu’e sf.'ding to all neutrals protests figait e, America’s declaratiou. Germany will denounce President Wilnou’s aeti-German policy as a peril to the neutrality of South and Central American Republics.

Another Plot New Yore, April 3 A plot has been revealed. It originated in North Carolina, extending throughout the entire United States, aiming at turning the negroes against the Government, A rising throughout the South was planned. The conspiracy is the result of two years’ organisation by German secret agents. Effect on ’Change London, April 3 America’s expected entry into the war is having a bracing effect upon the Stock Exchange and all giit-edged securities rose, Consols are quoted at £54 5/. Speech Well Received *• London, April 3 In (he Hones of ooutmoas Mr Boour Lais said that (he British Ambassador at Washington had telegraphed that President Wilson’s speech was well received in Congresg and it is expected that the authority asked for will be given.

Wilson’s Oenusicsatijn. London, April 4 The tone of newspaper comment on President Wilson’s speech ia that the speech itself, though welcomed us offering the prospect of an earlier peace, afford!? even profoundar gratification in that America officially end unreservedly recognises the justness of the Allies quarrel. There-havo been so many disappointments and perplexities on this score, so that Mr Wilson’s lofty denunciation of German policies, has now fallen with commuiativs effect. Austria and America. (Received April 5, at 9.45 u.m.) Hague, April 4 It is understood that Austria has decided to break relations with United States. Congress Discussion.

Washington, April 4

Mr Hitchcock, advocating that the Senate pauß tbe war resolution, eaid United States did not want anything itself, save to vindicate its honor and independence. Tbe war had been forced on United States. Messrs Swanson 3nd Lodge advocated aggressiveness from the start, The only alternative was their acceptance or cowardly abject submission. It had long beeD suspected that Germany was ready to ignore the Monro 6 Doctrine for territorial spoliation in tha western hemisphere. Messrs Stone and Vai’dama contended that the war would be a blunder. Germany, through the Swiss Minister has officially protested against the United States allegation regarding the Treaties of 1785, 1799 and 1826. Americans were freee to leave Germany at any time. Releasing Munitioners. [rEUTER’b SERVICE. —COPYRIGHT.J London, April 3 Mr Arthur HendersoD, presiding at a conference concerning the trade card scheme, stated that in view of the Army’s needs it was necessary to release a largo number of munition makers. Ha foreshadowed a new system by which indispansables would not be distuibed, To Employ War Prisoners-

London, April 3 The Press Bureau states that arrangements have been made to issue licenses on parole to seleoted civilian war prisoners for employment in the essential industries on the employers’ premises and not connected with war operations. They will recede the ordinary rate of wages and must report themselvflT twice weekly to tha police, )