UNITED STATES.

Taranaki Daily News, 6 March 1916, Page 5

UNITED STATES.

DIRTY WORK. BERSSTORFF AGASS, London, March 3. The Times' correspondent in New York says it has transpired that Count Bernstorff's fcutlcr was among the waiters at the Gridiron Club dinner on Saturday, when President Wilson made an important pronouncement. The club functions are usually strictly private. Count Bernstorff was not aware that this dinner was a departure from the rule and therefore it is believed sent his butler to spy. ; ARMED MERCHANTMEN. Washington, March 3. By S8 votes against 14 the Senate defeated Senator Gore's resolution warn-, ing Americans off the armed ships of European belligerents. President Wilson is now able to proceed with his negotiations with Germany regarding the submarine policy. THE ARABIC. FALSE REPORTS. New YoTk, March 3. A remarkable example of German mendacity has been revealed . Count Bernstorff handed to Mr. Lansing a report justifying the sinking of the Arabic, based on the reports of Schneider, the commander of the submarine. Britain has informed Mr. Lansing that the affidavits are obviously false as a ■aval patrol sank Schneider's XJ27 immediately after the Arabic sank. Two weur.ded men «f the submarine's crew, before wying, admitted that they sank the Arabic. ■ % BIG VICTORY. .. Received March 4, 5.5 p.m. Washington, March 3. The Senate's rejection of Mr. Gore's motion is regarded as a big victory for President Wilsen. ' %