UNITED STATES.

Taranaki Daily News, 11 December 1915, Page 5

UNITED STATES.

WOBBLING WILSON. UNCLE SAM MUST WAKE UP. BRITISH PRESS ON PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE. London, Dec. !). President Wilson's message lias arous--1 ed unusual interest. The Daily News says it is doubtful whether the Monroe Doctrine will ever be tenable again. Experience has shown that the United States can no longer rely on political isolation founded on a geographical detachment which has lost its meaning. Only the British Navy stands as her effective defence. The Chronicle says: "After the amazing revelations «f German machinations we should be' surprised if the United States tolerated the present conditions any longer."

The Times adds that the hard realities of the situation are beginning to show that the notion is untenable that the United States can continue to live her own life and uphold her exalted ideals without abandoning the splendid isolation so long enjoyed. The Daily Graphic is grievously disappointed that President Wilson utters no word of condemnation of Germany's infamous breaches of international law, her brutal invasion of Belgium and the venal manner of fighting. ANOTHER OUTRAGE. POWDER WORKS DESTROYED. Washington, Dee. 9. Fire practically destroyed the Dupont powder factory, Virginia. The town of 'Hopewell, erected for the purpose of accommodating workers in the Allies' munitions and powder plant, was not reached, but it is believed the fire was another pro-German outrage. Riots occurred, necessitating- militia to suppress them.