MR WILSON'S DECLARATION.

Hokitika Guardian, 6 December 1917, Page 3

MR WILSON'S DECLARATION.

WAR ON AUSTRIA. 'AUSTRALIAN & N.Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION] J WASHINGTON December 4. f President ‘Wilson addressing packed galleries midst the most impressive le scene since the declaration of war, askic ed that war bo made on Austria an ords- er to remove “embarrassing, obstacles t from our path.” America was not will- | ing to discuss peace until Germany pro- .- duced spokesmen whose word was reli- ! able. | The United States did not intend to ! interfere in Germany’s international afi fairs; but peace must bo decided by ’■ j the partnership of peoples liot merely ’* by tho partnership of Governments. SPEECH WELL RECEIVED. WASHINGTON, December 4. Congress takes immediate, action 'to declare war on Austria. Congressman overwhelmingly approved of the * speech which is regarded as a. brilliant exposition of the war purposes, j and has ‘filled the spirit of democracy. Newspapers comments, so far 1 are unanimously favourable. i '> _______

AMERICAN PRESS COMMENT. ON MR WILSON’S MESSAGE. (Received This Day at 9.15 a.m.) NEW YORK, Dec. 5. The “New York Times” says Mr Wilson’s address was inspiring, and slieds j a light on the truth and reason in our 1 path. It assures the Allies of America’s unwavering stipport. We assume it -cioes not mean that America will oppose peaceable plans for a re-arrangement of the Austrian Empire. ’’The “Sun” observes that there has been a remarkable evolution by Mr Wilson since December 20th, 1916, when he said the belligerent subjects were the same. The “New York World” declares the speech was intended to particularly impress the Russians. The “Tribune” remarks that there will be a vast territorial reconstruction if Germany wins. Why announce that the not contemplate reconstruction. Let us keep our peace, conference powder (117. The newspapers throughout the country hniil the Message as a great speech, and another wedge between the German government and the people. It is estimated that there are now half a million unnaturalised Austrians in the United States. . . I AMERICA’S RESOLUTION. TO DECLARE! WAR ON AUSTRIA. (Received this day at 1.30 p.m.) WASHINGTON December 5. A resolution authorising the declaration of war against Austria-Hungary and making available all resources for tho prosecution thereof, was introduced in the House. Tho resolution declares that AustriaHungary'has aided Germany on both land and sea to prosecute the war against United States and also formally adhered to the ruthless methods of submarine warfare.

MISCELLANEOUS NEWS. HEAD OF WAR COUNCIL. (Received This Dav at 11.25. a.m.) PARIS December 5. M. Clcmenceau desiring to keep general forces at Paris, has oppointed General Waygand as Supreme of the War Council. j GERMAN PLOTTERS. PLEAD GUILTY AT FRISCO. I 'Received This Dnv nf. 12.25. p.m.) I NEW YORK, Dec. 5. | Lieut. L. von Brinken, a German j Military Attache, George Rodrick ex- 1 Consul for Germany at Honolulu, and H. Schrieder, Rodrick’ s successor at Honolulu, pleaded guilty at the trial as : San Francisco of thirty-four defendants including Hindus, accused of plotting to overthrow British rule in India, j , Their scheme involved the shipping of arms and ammunition to India:, to certain seditious natives there. Von Brinken admitted he was guilty, in order, he said, to avoid further dis- i closures. j BRITISH CAPTURES. (Reuter’s Telegrams.) (Received This Dav at 12.25. p . LONDON, Dec. sth. . In the Commons Mr. Macpherson j stated that to 26th. November, we have | taken 180,951 prisoners on all fronts, j whereof 127,102 were Germans, 2,092 j Austrians. 4,305 Turks, and 8652 native soldiers and followers. - IN TOUCH IN MESOPOTAMIA. Reuter’s Telegrams (Received this day at, 1.30 p.m.) LONDON, Dee. 5. 1 Reuter learns from the British Admiralty that the troops in Mesopotamia are in touch with the Russian forces, who are. not desisting from their operations, but showing that there are still some portions of the Russian army willing and able to fight. . RATIONING SCALE. Received this day at 2.36 p.m.,) LONDON, Dec. 5. In the House if Commons, Mr Clynes replying to a question said our voluntary ration scale wa s thirty to forty per cent higher than the German compulsory scale. GERMAN TORPEDO BOAT. BLOWN UP. (Reuter’s Telegram.) Received this day at 2.36 p.m.,) AMSTERDAM, Dec. 5. ' A German torpedo boat was blown up near Walclieron Island, at tlic mouth I of the Scheldt, Holland. , READY FOR PEACE. 1 i: :-o;v«d thi« day at- 2.36 p.m.,) AMSTERDAM, Dec. 5. j The 'Emperor Carl, addressing the Austro-Hungarian Delegations, said Austria-Hungary is ready for an honourable peace. He hoped the Russian peace negotiations would be suc- ' cessful.