CHINA SUPPORTS AMERICA.

Taranaki Daily News, 17 February 1917, Page 5

CHINA SUPPORTS AMERICA.

IS PREPARED FOR DIPLOMATIC ' I RUPTURE. JAPAN ACQUIESCES. Received Feb. 16, 5.5 p.m. Paris, February 15. The Chinese Minister, in the course ot an interview, said the Chinese Note to Germany faithfully represents Chinese sentiment, which endorses President Wilson's Note for the reasons of humanity and justice. If the Note fails to secure the desired effect, China will not hesitate to break off diplomatic relations. Tokio, February 15. Japan formerly opposed China's entry into the war, but is now willing to acquiesce in a. rupture with Germany. The rupture will render void the payment to Germany of the Boxer indemnity and railway loans, and will eliminate financial riots and re-open intrigue. THE LYMAN L. LAW. Received Feb. 16, 5.5 p.m. Rome, February 15. The captain of the Lyman L. Law wired the American Consul that the commander of the submarine refused to say whether he was German or Austrian, but one of the submarine's crew declared it was an Austrian. COLOMBIA REMAINS NEUTRAL. Received Feb. 14, fi.45 p.m. Reuter Service. New York, February 15. President Wilson has roecived a mcS' 6age from Colombia to the "effect that Colombia will maintain its neutrality, and expressing the hope that war between Germany and America will be averted. DANISH AND SCANDINAVIAN SAILINGS RESUMED. 'Reuter Service. Received Feb. 10, 0.45 p.m. •New York, February 15. Danish and Scandinavian steamers i announce that they are resuming their sailings. AUSTRIA WORKING WITH GERMANY. \ Rome, Feb. 15. The American Consul states that an Austrian submarine sank the T/pman Law. This increases the tension between Austria and America, proving that Austria iB working in co-operation with Germany in the submarine policy.