AMERICA’S PARI.

Hokitika Guardian, 10 September 1918, Page 1

AMERICA’S PARI.

[Pin PRESS ASSOCIATIONw-COPVRIGnT.] MASSES FOR FRANCE. WASHINGTON, September 8. Major-General Sibert lias announced that the United States is producing and delivering a large quantity of mustard and phosgene gasses. ■ American soldiers and horses are being supplied with .American gas masks It is reported that General Pershing s forces pro now sufficiently equipped with air planes to protest the troops when in battle. It is understood that the air planes have been borrowed by the United States from the Allies. UNITED STATES SHIPBUILDING. WASHINGTON, September 8. The “New York 'rimes” learns that for the eight months ending August .‘{lst., the United States lias builo 1,0:10,40.1 tons of shipping, which is t»O,~)77, tons more than lias been built in the. United Kingdom for the same period. It is the first time in history that British shipbuilding has been exceeded by another nation.

AMERICAN WAR BILE. WASHNGTON, September 8. The new American War Revenue Bill, now before Congress, provides for the raising of £4,800,000,000 to pay the United States war expenses for the coming year. The proportion to bo raised by taxes lias been fixed at one- third of the total.

A NIVERSARY OK LIvBR A TION. NEW YORK. September 8, The anniversary of the Battle of the Marne and of the birth of Lafayette, was jointly celebrated by impressive ceremonies at which the Allied nations were represented. General Foeh, President- Poincare, and General Pershing sent messages to the American people. M. Poincare said: —“At the Marne France defended the liberty of herself and of mankind. In the name of France, I send America a message of fidelity, affection and admiration.” General Pershing’s message stated on the anniversary of the great battle, all people who love liberty and hate opprossion will unite in admiration and gratitude to the gallant soldiers of France and Britain who turned hack the enemy hordes, thus making possible the present glorious victory, which will save civilisation.”

AT. Jessurand in a- speech warned American people against tlie danger of an approaching German drive. King George sent the following message, through Lord ,'Stamfordham : “J am commanded to express to your Society, and its distinguished guests the King's cordial thanks for the message and greeting addressed to Tlis Majesty on the occasion of your celebration and dinner.”