The Mission
(Australian &. N Cable Association), WASHINGTON, April 12. There is the greatest interest in Mr. A. J. Balfour’s projected visit which is designed for a better understanding for the joint conduct of the war. Officials are pleased that such an eminent statesman should be chosen for the task. It is considered that owing to Americans’ attitude to alliances Mr. Balfour will handle the delicate - subject diplomatically. 'fiie mission is the beginning of a series of conferences of the Allies. Some newspapers suggest that they ninv discuss tlio question of America nob agreeing- to make a separate peace. Success. \ LONDON, April 13. A special corps of New Zealand miners partook in the extraordinary and extensive mining which preceded the Battle of Arras. There was strong rivalry in the various corps for the record length of galleries dug. The New Zealanders were first and the Scottish a hundred yards behind. Mexican IfovaWASHINGTON, April 11 The Washington Department regards war with Mexico as a distinct possibility. It learns that. Carranza is planning an embargo on Tampico oil, which will constitute a hostile ac-t.
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