THE FRENCH MISSION

Hokitika Guardian, 4 May 1917, Page 2

THE FRENCH MISSION

A Warm Welcome (Received May 4, at 12.30 p.m.) May 3 Marshall Joffre, aud M. Viviaui received a cordial greetiog during their visit to the House. M, Viviani, speaking iq Frenoh, thanked the House for their warm welcome and paid a tribute to Mr Wilson's leadership. He concluded “Vive Amerique,” Marsha! Joffre bowed repeatedly. The Speaker led the applause, causing some amusement by refraining from pronouncing the visitors’ difficult names. Torpedoed. Washington, May 3 The American sailing ship Williard Abraham was torpedoed off Ireland.. The crew were saved. Suffering Belgium New York, May 3 Mr Hoover has arrived from Eug-

, land. He states the Belgian mortality has increased since the Germans began torpedoing the relief ships. There were 60 000 ions of food sunk daring March andiAprii, Seeding A Pretext -Y Paris, May 3 Marcel! Hutin says the Boohes aeroplanes |no longer hesitate toJbomb Swiss on duty showing that General Pindenburg is seeking a pretext to invade this country. German Apologies. . Copenhagen, May 3 Germany has apologised for the seizure of the Danish merchantman which was engaged in local traffic, and has offered compensation. • Buenos Atkes, May 3 Germany hag apologised for sinking the Protegido and has promised an indemnity and will salute the Argentine flag at the earliest opportunity.