LATE WAR NEWS.

Taihape Daily Times, Issue 220, 6 February 1917, Page 3

LATE WAR NEWS.

Received 11.55. LONDON, Feb 4. Newspapers are not surprised at Wilson’s decisions. Its promptness is interpreted that America’s amour propre has been sharply affronted by Germany’s violent dictation; also Wil- ■ son is conscious that the whole nation is behind him. The Housatonic was submarined off the Scillies, and the crew were rescued by a British armed steamer. WASHINGTON, Feb 4. The State Department has received a message from the American Consul at Plymouth that the Housatonic had full warning and an opportunity afforded the crew to escape before being torpedoed. The news has relieved the tension. A New York financial correspondent states financiers regard war as inevitable, and declare the financial situation was never better. Wilson can raise any sum he likes in 24 hours. STOCKHOLM, Feb 4. Sweden demands from Germany an explanation of the submarining of the Edda. The situation is regarded as most serious. AMSTERDAM, Feb 4. Military passenger trains collided at Hergentrath, and one hundred were killed and injured. RIO JANEIRO, Feb 4. The Government is convinced the time has come to abandon neutrality if the new German submarines directly injure the vital interests of Brazil. It opines the moment the United States enters the conflict the South American States ought to seek a uniform policy. WASHINGTON, Feb 4. The highest authority is quoted as saying that Wilson does not regard the sundering of diplomatic relations as the inevitable prelude to war. Washington fears war, and considers it likely, but hopes it is avoidable, because the American people, though they will follow Wilson in anything, do not want war. Furthermore Wilson thinks they can best help the cause of humanity by remaining outside. SWEDEN AND HOLLAND ALARMED. Received 11. 5. COPENHAGEN, Feb 4. The Kings of Sweden and Denmark have conferred at Amdlenborg Palace. The nokal Anzieger states the Dutch Government has prohibited all between the ages of 19 and 4S able to bear arms to leave Holland. CIVILIAN MOBILISATION IN FRANCE. Received 9.15 PARIS, Fob. 4. The Government is considering a bill to mobilise all civilians between 1G and GO.