AMERICAN AFFAIRS.

Taihape Daily Times, Issue 220, 30 March 1917, Page 5

AMERICAN AFFAIRS.

A PEACE MOVEMENT IMMINENT. PROM GERMANY. Received 8.45. NEW YORK, March 29. The Tribune, Washington, states that Germany's attempt at a peace drive is expected within twenty-four hours, possibly when Count Bethmann-Hollweg addresses the Reichstag. President Wilson is determined to proceed with the war programme despite tnc Pacifists' moves. j A SPECTACULAR MOVE ANTICIPATED. -r •..Received 8.45. NEW YORK, March 29. The New York World's Paris correspondent quotes persistent rumours that Berlin intends another spectacular move prior to April 2nd, in the hope of thwanting President Wilson's plan. INVESTIGATING REPORTS. Received 8.45. NEW* YORK, March 29. The State Department is investigating an official report from Germany with regard to the details of relief workers in Belgium. The Department is also investigating a report from Mr Whitlock in order to prevent the disclosure of military secrets. Officials say the report will be the proving of the grossest violation of Germany 's promises.

LABOUR FEDERATION TO SUPPORT GOVERNMENT. NEW YORK, March 29. The Government had a conference with the labour, leaders with the object of mobilising labour in the event of war. The Labour Federation pledged itself to give the fullest support to the Government. CO-OPERATION BETWEEN BRITAIN ... AND AMERICA. DETAILS OF BRITAIN'S WAR MEASURES SUPPLIED. Received 8.45. NEW YORK, March 29. The New York Times' London correspondent says Britain is supplying the American Embassy with all details of her war measures, including the raising of the army, organising munitions, other thus giving America finance, control of conscription, and all the advantage of Britain's experience, which will be forwarded to America. PRO-GERMAN ACTIVITIES. SECRET MEETINGS HELD. Received 8.45. NEW YORK, March 29. The Providence Journal throws an interesting light on piiO-Gcrman activities. It says the peace demonstration planned in Washington on March 4th was really a pro-German movement in the guise of Pacificism, arranged and financed by German propagandists, with the object of lobbying and delaying any action leading to w T ar. Secret meetings were held in New York, whereat representatives of pro-German newspapers promised the support of the Press. Albert Staub, a Red Cross Director, says spies placed poisonous chemicals and ground glass in Red Cross bandages.

A RUMOUR. GERMAN SUBMARINES OFF LONG ISLAND. Received 8.45. NEW YORK, March 29. The New York Herald states that two German submarines were ssen a few miles off Long Island, but the report is unconfirmed.