AMERICA.

Taihape Daily Times, Issue 220, 21 September 1917, Page 5

AMERICA.

RAISING 2,300,000 TROOPS. FOR OPERATIONS NEXT YEAR. BIG OFFENSIVE NEXT SUMMER. Received £.45. NEW YORK, Sept 20. Mr Baker explained that the additional estimates are to help equip and supply an army of 2,30D ? 000 men during the next year. The Herald states the American troops will launch a big drive on the West front in the summer, but will be on active duty in the trenches before Christmas. THE SWEDISH SITUATION. * CABLE FACILITIES TO BE CURTAILED. Received 8.45. NEW YORK, Sept 20. Sweden's official reticence concerning the recent expose is interpreted as a cloak to cover embarassing internal reforms. The cable facilities of the Swedish Minister are likely to be temporarily curtailed. EMPLOYERS' WAR RESPONSIBILITIES. Received 8.45. NEW YORK, Sept 20. Mr Hoover has warned the business conference that Socialism might be the penalty if employers failed to realise their war responsibilities and co-toperate with the Government. AMERICA'S HUGE BILLS. WASHINGTON, Sept. 20. Mr. Baker (Secretary of War) has submitted additional Army Estimates to the extent of 287 million dollars. The Congressional Conference agreed to an 11,600,000 dollar Bond Bill, which is expected to reach President Wilson on Saturday.

HAYTI DECLARES WAR ON GERMANY. Received 8.45. NEW YORK, Sept 20. The Haytian Council of State has voted a state of war with Germany. ARGENTINE. LUXBURG'S DISMISSAL INSUFFICIENT. PUBLIC FEELING IN FAVOUR OF A BREAK. Received 8.45. BUENOS Sept 20. With regard to the Senate's resolution, it is pointed out that Count Luxburg's dismissal is insufficient. It is difficult to forecast its subsequent action, which depends on the Chamber of Deputies. There is much public feeling in favour of a break. THE ARGENTINE'S DECISION. GRATIFICATION IN AMERICA. Received 8.45. NEW YORK, Sept 20. Much gratification is expressed at the Argentine Senate's vote in favour of severing relations with Germany, particularly because of the amount of shipping it will release. BRITISH FOOD PROBLEM THE FRUIT RESTRICTIONS. Received 9.15. * LONDON, Sept 20. The fruit Traders have been informed that nothing can be done at present to remov the import restrictions with regard to apples.