Fly the Flag

Hokitika Guardian, 20 April 1917, Page 1

Fly the Flag

MELBOURNE, April 19th. The. Governrhent Departments have .been instructed to celebrate America Day to-morrow by a display of bunting and flags' .

Submarines.

WASHINGTON, April 17. The State Department has sent broadcast warnings to submarine destroyers and chasers, which are combing tho sea from Maine to Chesapeake Cape.

Mr. Daniels said: Wo believe that there are submarines in American waters. It is undorytood that they were seen fifty-three miles north-cast of Barnegat Bay. Mr. Baker has amended tho draft of tho Conscription Bill providing the classes to he called up as follows: First, 20 to 2o years; second, 2G to 32; third, 33 to 37; fourth 38 to 42; fifth 43 to 48; WASHINGTON, April 18. r i lie Senate without dissent passed the Bond Bill.

Mexico Iroub'e

(Australia & N.Z. Cable Association)

WASHINGTON, April 19,

Lieut. Hall, of the Indians regiment has been sentenced to 20 years imprisonment for negotiating with the Mexican Government for a commission.

EL PASO. April IS.

Trouble between the United States and Mexico is impending. Fifteen thousand Mexicans are reported to be marching towards the border.

Against Neutrality.

VANCOUVTR, April 17. The Mexican Senate defeated" Carranza’s Neutrality Bill. A fiery debate favours entering the war as Germany’s ally. Vast sums have been spent to convert members of the Mexican Parliament who favour the United States. More troops have boon sent to the American border.