Canada

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

Canada

SECOND CONTINGENT READY. Tiubb and Sydney Sun Sbeviokb. London,' February 2. The second Canadian contingent is ready to sail to replace those on Salisbury Plain. This contingent is much better trained than the first contingent, and contains a larger percentage of Canadians. THE ATTITUDE OF U.S.A. Times 4nd Sydney Sun Services. (Received 8 a.m.) London, February 2.

The Prime Minister of Canada (Hon Mr Borden), speaking in the Legislature with reference to the war, said that his experience of the attitude of the United States was that it was most cordial and friendly. American young men were showing a disposition to enlist, and scores had already enlisted in the Canadian regiments. He was sure that countless numbers would ho forthcoming when the necessity arose, than which there would he no proof so striking of the friendliness of the United States.

BRIDGE BLOWN UP AS ACT OF REVENGE. PLOT TO INVADE THE DOMINION United Press Association. (Received 11.50 a.m.) Ottawa, February 2. The railway bridge on the line connecting Montreal with Halifax and

other Atlantic ports was destroyed by dynamite. An ex-German officer named Aon Horne lias been arrested at A ancehoro, Maine. He confessed to the crime, declaring it was due to hatred of Canada because of her participation in the war.

It is believed that a plot to invade Canada is still brewing, and that all preparations have been made.