AMERICA.

Taihape Daily Times, Issue 220, 20 April 1917, Page 5

AMERICA.

SATAN’S RULt,

AMERICA’S AID TO END IT

LONDON, April 18,

Mr. Bonar Law, in moving in the House of Commons an expression of appreciation of the United. States joining the Allies, said that the United States’ entry was the turning point of the war. He welcomed it because of the moral justification given the Allies.

Mr. Asquith seconded the motion. America’s incoming was one of the most disinterested acts in history. America’s interests were not involved, her independence was not thcatened, but the unfolding of the real character of the German aims and methods showed America that the whole future of civilisation was imperilled. In such a situation a policy of aloofness was not only a blunder but a crime.

Lord Curzon, in the House of Lords, said that one by one the independent nations were drawn into the terrible vortex. America bad entered for the purpose cf using her' whole energies to end Satan’s rule on earth. Her entry finally removed whatever dcuht might have existed between Britain and America,

Lord Crewe, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr. Davidson, and Viscount Brj-ce supported the motion, which was carried.

Mr. W. H. Page (American Ambassador) and other ambassadors were in th e diplomatic gallery during the debate.

ALLIED ENVOYS TO AMERICA

WASHINGTON, April IS

Mr. A. J. Balfour (Britain’s Foreign Minister) will discuss the following subjects with the American Government: — International .understanding, financial assistance for the Allies, questions of blockade and munitions, military depositions, naval operations, foodstuffs, and general resources. The party includes 20 experts. The French Commission is generally on similar lines. It is officially stated that - the United States is sending a Commission' to Russia. ~'

VOLUNTARY VERSUS CONSCRIPt,: > ‘:. TION. Received 5.45. WASHINGTON, April 19. The House Committee have amended the Conscription Bill with a view of first testing volunteering. It is believed Congress will over-ride the amendment and adopt conscription.

GERMAN SUBMARINES IN AME-

RICAN WATERS.

Received 8.45.

WASHINGTON, April 19

Some naval officers believe that four German submarines have been despatched to American , wlateirs. T.her q is no further official statement .with regard to the, firing heard off the poast at Cape Cod, though there are many .conflicting unofficial explanations.

WASHINGTON, April 17,

The State Department ha's isslued broadcast warnings that submarine destroyers and chasers are combing the sea from Maine to Chcspeake Capo.

Mr. Daniels said: We believe submarines are in American waters. They are understood to have been seen fifty-three miles north-east of Barnegat Bay.

MR. BALFOUR’S DIFFICULT

MISSION.

TRADE WAR AFTER THE WAR

Received 8.45

WASHINGTON, April 19

The New York Times’ Washington correspondent states that one of the most difficult questions Mr. Balfour will have to discuss is the United States’ policy towards the Paris conference, particularly the economic agreement and 'tariff (discrimination against Germany. The correspondent recalls that President WTlson said he disapproved of a trade .war after the war. THE FRENCH COMMISSION. Received 5.45. WASHINGTON, April 19. Th e French Commission, which is visiting America, comprises General Joffro, M. Viviani, Admiral Chochepont, and the Marquis de Chamhrun. BRITISH AND AMERICAN NAVAL CO-OPERATION. Received 8.45. LONDON, April T 9 Admiral Sims, the United States . Naval Commissioner, at present in Britain, has conferred with the Admiralty, and reported to Washington the plans of American-BHtish co-op-eration against submarine^

FOOTING IN BRAZIL

MOB BURNS GERMAN BUILDINGS

Received 8.45

RIO JANEIRO, April 15

Mobs have burnt several German stores and buildings in course of erection at Porto Allegre. RIO JANEIRO, April IS.

Mobs attacked 200 Germans in a house at Porto Allegre, and burned many. There were a number of casualties. The proprietor of a German hotel fired upon an anti-German mob. A veritable reign of terror followed.

AMERICA’S INTERVENTION

WELCOMED BY BRITAIN,

IMPORTANT SPEECHES

LONDON, April 18

In the House of Commons, in reply to a question, Lord Cecif said that America had not formally adhered to the Allies’ agrement not to make a separate peace . Mr. Mond said the Stars and Stripes would be flown alongside the Union Jack on all Government buildings on Friday, America’s Day. He also announced that the Anglo-Ameri-can Governments were jointly considering the construction of aircraft. Mr. Bonar Law, in the absence of Mr. Lloyd George, moved the resolution welcoming the United States as a new ally in the war. He said the New World had stepped in to redress the balance of the Old. The United States possessed in probably a greater degree than any other nation the resources which in the long run would be decisive. The war, despite the path immediately ahead of the Allies, had never been more difficult. He hoped and believed the long night and anguish which had desolated the world ivas draAving to a close. The aims and ideals which President Wilson’s speech so nobly expressed Avere ours, and, like us, America had found that fighting was the one method of securing these aims.

Mr. Asquith, after eulogising America’s disinterestedness in intervening,' said that to have stood aside with stopped ears, folded arms, and averted gaze, when she had the power to intervene,, would have become not only a spectator but an accomplice. But none of us had feared how America would finally decide.

Mr. Dillon, on behalf of the Nationalists, most heartily joined in welcoming America. The presence of America at the Peace Conference would be a sign of hope, assurance, and liberty. Mr. Wardle, on behalf of the Labourites, said that rthe entrance of America would result in the establishment of a great, league of nations charged to keep the, world at peace.

UNITED STATES’ CONSCRIPTION

BILL. WASHINGTON, April 18. Mr. Baker has amended the draft of the Conscription Bill ; providing that classes be called up as follows: First, 20 to 25 years; second, 26 to 32 years; third, 33 to 37 years; fourth, 38 to 42 years; fifth, 43 to 48 years. HALF A MILLION CONSCRIPTS. WASHINGTON, April 19. The War Department is planning a levy of half a million conscripts if the President is able to induce Congress to pass the Selective Draft Bill. The conscripts will enter training camps immediately, in order to complete the quota. NO SANCTUARY FOR SHIRKERS. WASHINGTON, April 19. The House passed unanimously a Bill allowing the to recruit men of their nationality within the United States. BRITISH COMMISSION TO AMERICA ITS PERSONNEL.

Received 8.55,

WASHINGTON, April 19.

The Britisli High Commissioners to the United States include Messrs. Balfour, Erie Drummond,, lan Malcolm Dormer, George Butler, Admiral Do Chair, Fleet Paymaster Lawford, Major-Gen-eral Bridges, Captain Spencer Clay, and Lord Cunuffe.