America.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXV, Issue 28, 3 February 1915, Page 5

America.

PRO-GERMAN TACTICS. PUBLIC OPINION STIRRED BY THREATS. PRESIDENT WILL AVOID COMPLICATIONS. United Puma Aabooiation. (Received 8.30 a.m.) London, February 2. The Times’ Washington ent states it is clear that members of the Administration are exercised by the discovery that the sale of ships will assist the German propagandists. It is generally believed that though President Wilson devised the Ships Purchase Bill for the purpose of acquiring interned vessels, he is unlikely to use the measure as intended in August.

President Wilson states lie is determined to avoid complications with foreign (countries, and will use his powers with the greatest discretion. Barthold’s meeting on Saturday came as a great shock to public opinion, particularly the threat that five million members of German-Americau societies in the contest favour pro-Ger. man candidates.

The New York Times states: Americans are very indulgent with German citizens, but when in their insolence they threaten to use the ballot to punish Americans who refuse to applaud the Kaiser’s enterprises in blood and slaughter, it is necessary to warn them that they have reached the permissible limit.

Many newspapers publish similar strictures.

U.S.A. FOODSTUFFS AS CONTRABAND. (Received 11.50 a.m.) Washington, February 2. Britain has notified the United States that all foodstuffs for Britain’s enemies will in future be regarded as contraband.