America

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 1, 30 November 1914, Page 5

America

IF CANADA IS ATTACKED. AMERICA WOULD NOT INTERFERE. WOULD NOT ALLOW GERMAN ANNEXATION. Received 27, 3.45 p.m. New York, November 28.

Mr Tuft, speaking at Mont Clair, Now Jersey, endorsed tlu i Monroe doctrine. He declared that the interferonco 'of the United States in 'Mexican ami South American affairs was entirely outside the doctrine. Tihe landing of troops in Canada by any enemy would not constitute a breach of the doctrine, but any attempt to establish a new tem of Government would be resisted if Canada were, conquered. The Argentina, Chili, and Brazil were able to protect themselves, therefore there was little likelihood of the doctrine being pressed there. Neither was it required that the United States should establish peace in Mexico. He criticised the occupation of Vera Cruz. It had accomplished nothing. Instead, the present anarchy was charged as being due to the United States entirely. Monroeism had made for peace for nineijy ycairs. Why not make peace for a hundred years to 'come? Generally, i>ie United States 1 would not interfere so long as one country did not seek to inflict Government I upon the conquered people of annexed < territory, or resorted to unjustly oppressive measures. Canada was already furnishing military aid to Britain. On what theory could the United States object to Germany taking counter measures, and exacting an indemnity if desirable? The United States would not allow the annexation of Canada. Monroeism prevented wars. If the United States abandoned it, the European powers would sooner or later engage in controversies with the smaller American people, and as a result the United States would be forced to enter into them. Argentina. Brazil and Chili fully understood that <he J nited States was not exercism# authority over them, "and it wm undcsiTable to ask them to assist in the maintenance of the doctrine, as likely to caifse jealously among the smaller Powers. The work of the United States with Hayti and San Domingo was merely that of friendly neighbours, trying to keep the peace c-f the community.

KAISKR AND: THE; MIKADO. WILII ELM'S UNPARALLELED INSOLENCE. JAPAN'S DRAMATIC ANSWER.

Received 28, 5 p.m.

Petrograd, November 28. The newspaper Recht explains Japan's "dramatic answer," mentioned in Mr Balfour's speech at the Lord Mayor's banquet. On the eve of TsingTao's fall the Kaiser offered the Mikado peace at any price, 8n condition that •Japan attacked Russia. The Mikado replied that I'he day when the last base of German culture in the Ear East fell would be one of the most glorious in Japanese history. He reminded the Kaiser that Japan was incapable of treachery like Germany's respecting Belgium. 'The Mikado lianded the Kaiser's message to. the British Ambassador.

At the Lord Mayor's banquet, Mr. Balfour, in proposing "The Allies," said that in the last few hours Japan had made a most dramatic answer to Germany's unparalleled insolence. He paid a warm tribute to the other Allies for their great achievements and Belgium's wonderful courage.

SMALLER REPUBLICS' APPEAL. - TO ASSIST IN MAINTAINING NEUTRALITY. Received 29, 5,5 p.m. Washington, November 28. The Peruvian Minister laid a scheme before Sir Bryan, Secretary of the State. Department in reference to the South American waters of both oceans, and establishing neutral zones wherein merehantment of all nationalities will be free from', molestation.

Tlio proposal briefly comprised the extension of territorial waters seaward 'for a, distance to be later determined. The Brazilian Minister lias asked the United States' cooperation with the object of restoring Brazil's crippled trade. Mr Bryan refused any decision until tlie President had consulted Cabinet.

BOMB ATTACKS FROM AIRCRAFT UNOFFICIAL AMERICAN DISAPPROVAL. Washington, November 27.

President Wilson has communicated unofficially with the United States diplomatic officials abroad his disapproval of bomb attacks from aircraft 011 unfortified cities. Mr AVilson suggested that the official should suggest to belligerents how America viewed such warfare, pointing out how twenty-four hours' notive was necessary before bombardment according to The Hague Convention, whereto the principal belligerents were signatories. The President acted unofficially so as not to involve the Government.