The United States.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXX, Issue 2, 20 August 1914, Page 8

The United States.

JNITED STATES FEELING THE

EFFECTS.

ENORMOUS SHRUNK AGE rN ?M-

PORT DUTJES,

Times and Sydney Sun; Services. (.Received 8,0 a.m.*) ' London, August 19. It is announced in Washington that President Wilson is scmdingia pessjako inking Congress to authorise a anr •evcnue tax in consequence of the mormons shrinkage in impost duties.

UNITED STATES PRESTDEIIV i SPEAKS TO His PEOPLE.

WILL NOT BECOME SNVOLVEO.

MESSAGE OF THANKS FROM TH‘6

KASSER.

[United Press 'Association.} (Received 9.0 a.m.) Washington, August/19.

President Wilson, addressing the people, warned Americans against any broach of neutrality or creating race hatreds within the United States itself. President Wilson reaffirmed the determination not to lie drawn into any dispute with Japan regarding the Far Ertst. The President pleaded with Americans to curb their own passions and exhibit a self-con-trol worthy of a great people.

President Wilson has received a long message from the German Emperor. understood to contain the Emperor’s thanks to the United States for offered good offices in mediation. It is understood that Germany refuses the proffer. The contours of the message have not been disclosed. Much relief is expressed in official circle at the Japanese attitude, as explained by London despatches. The United' States feared Japanese aggression in the Pacific. Japan’s openness in disclaiming any intention of aggression has greatly relieved the situation hero. '•'QUESTION OF PURCHASE OF ENEMY’S SKIPPING, RAILROAD KING’S OPINION OM THE WAR. (Received 8.30 a.in.) , , New York, August 18. Shipping interests are endeavoring to purchase the Gorman and Austrian ships who are now compelled to take shelter in New York and Boston. The United States lias asked the Allies whether they will refund such purchase, as it will mean neutralising German ships, but no reply has boon received. Mr Jas. W. Hill, the railroad king, thinks that as the result of the war America will reach a new love! of prosperity.