In the West

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXVII, Issue 95, 23 August 1915, Page 6

In the West

CLERGY AND KAISER EXCHANGE FELICITATIONS. / [United Press Association,] * (Received 12.55 p.nv.) Amsterdam, August 22. A conference of Catholic Bishops at Fulda telegraphed to the Kaiser then thanks for the powerful protection wherewith the Supreme War Lord and his glorious army guarded the homes and altars of the Fatherland against the host of enemies. “Wo pray God will bless his Prince and people, and speedily gi-gnt' an honorable peace.” The Kaiser replied: “God so far has graciously heard our prayers for victory. I Confidently hope He will, alter the struggle and victory, cause an honorable" and beneficent peace to arise from this bloody seed.”

New York, August 21

The Tribune says there is only one course for President Wilson to follow with dignity and honor, and that'is to immediately hand his passports to Count ‘Bernstorff *iml recall Mr Gerard. The paper says: “It is time to have done with a nation which has repudiated every scrap of international law, and has adopted a policy which is a ctyillenge to humanity, and a negation to all that civilisation means.” The New York World’s exposure having “scotched” the pro-German anti-ammunition agitation, the proGermans have commenced a press agitation in favor of a State monopoly of munitions.