A WARNING TO PREPARE.

Hokitika Guardian, 3 May 1917, Page 3

A WARNING TO PREPARE.

For a Long Struggle(Australian & N.Z. Cable Association aod Renter.) (Received May 3, at 12 35 p.m.) , s Washington, May 2 Addressing the representatives of the State Council of Defence, Mr Lane, Secretary for the Interior, warned Government and the Governors that the war was likely to last long, and it might finally be fought on 'bis Bide of the Atlantic unless the United States adequately and early prepared the placs necessary for more than a one year’s straggle. According to Mr Hoover’s report, Germany still has two years’ supply and plenty of caal, iron and eighteen million cattle, with which to feed her soldiers. United States would be humiliated if she tried to fight only through the medium of loans to the Allies. In Austria. Vienna, May 2. There are reports of orderly strikes as general in Austco-Eungary, demanding peace without annexation humiliations. Geneva, May 2. Huge Socialist demonstrations at Zurich were inoident less. Turkish Concessions (Australia & N.Z. Cable Association.) Amsterdam,' May 2 Talaat Pasha discussed Dardanelles concessions with M. Czirnio. Particular significance is given to the visit in view of Herfcling’e presence.

May Day Vienna, May 2 Details of Aliy Day demonstrations in Germany ate acautyr Berlin admits a few strikes bat the majority of the ■workmen did not stop. After the War Vienna, May 2 The Vorwaerts gave a significant warning against impatience, and implores the people to be calm. The newspaper believes ninety-nine per cent of the soldiers will become pacificists after the war. V Swedish Demonstrations.

Stockholm, May 2 Branting and other leading Socialheaded the greatest demonstration ever known in Scandacavia. The speeches and banners demanded more food and better conditions. There was no disturbance. j There were similar demonstrations ] elsewhere id Sweden. - c