UNITED STATES.

Taranaki Daily News, 19 April 1917, Page 5

UNITED STATES.

MEXICO COMING IN. ON THE SIDE OF.GERMANY, TROOPS MARCHING TO BORDER. Received April ]<), 1 a.m. El Passo, April 18. Trouble between tlie United States and Mexico is impending. Fifteen thousand Mexicans are reported to be marching towards the border. , Reuter Service. The Mexican Senate defeated Carranza's neutrality bill after n fiery debate, and favors entering the war as Germany's ally. Yast sums have been spent to convert members of the Mexican Parliament who favored the United Statco. More troops have been sent to the American border. BRITISH COMMISSION,

PATRIOTIC PREPARATIONS.

Now Yi.-k. April 17. Elaborate patriotic preparations are being made to entertain Mr. Balfour and the other commissioners.. The Mayor, of New York has appointed a distinguished committee headed by Mr. Choate. Beautiful private residences have been placed at the disposal of the commissioners at Washington, averting hotel publicity. The Navy Department, particularly is awaiting the arrival of the naval numbers of the commission, It intimates that there will be a discussion of antisubmarine measures and the speeding up of food shipments for the Allies. Received April lfl, 1.40 a.m. - Washington, April 18. Mr Balfour's party includes five officials representing the Foreign Office, five of the blockade, two of the Admiralty, one of finance, two of munitions, four of the War Office, and one for wheat. New York, April 17. The New York Times' Washington correspondent predicts that the British Commission will urge that power be given to round up the Britishers in the United States. GERMAN SUBMARINE. PRESENCE CONFIRMED. INTENSE EXCITEMENT. _ Washington, April 17. An (i.o.my submarine r.rrd a torpedo at an American patrol boat, but missed . The Navy Department confirms the presence of a (Herman submarine A Boston telegram slates i\it a German submarine off Fire Island attempted to torpedo the destroyer "Smith," out missed and disappeared. The destroyer was unable to trace her assailant. American coastnl shipivng is alarmed. New York, April 17. Tly?re is intense excitement at the presence of the submarine, which places New York within the war zone, coupled with satisfaction < !int Germany's first ■ et against America has missed. It is unknown where the engagement occurred. It is reported that the submarine is off the New Jersey coast. Newspapers state that the Navy Department has taken precautions to guard •shipping. Recent regulations have made barred zones in the principal harbors, and it. is believed they are sufliicent. to safeguard New York and other cities from bombardment. Little depredation is expected, anil there is full confidence in the navy's ability to discover the secret base if. one exists. GUBMARINE'S MISSION. SINISTER DESIGN Received April IS, 5.3 p.m. New "Vic, April 17. The newspapers suggest that the German submarine's visit is connected with an attempt on the lives of Mr Balfour, General Joffrc, and M. Viviuni, whoso departure from England was probably known in Germany. The State Department does not officially know the date of the arrival of Mr Balfour and the French envoys. Previous reports were erroneous. London, April 17. Deputy Kardien proceeds as 'High | Commissioner to the United States with plenary power to co-ordinate all technical measures. Received April 1!), 1.40 a.m. Washington, April )!>. The State Department's broadcast warning that submarine destroyers and chasers were combing t|ie sea from Maine to Chesapeake and Cape Daniels, said: 'We believe submarines are in American waters It is understood they were seen 53 miles north-east of Barnegat Bar." TURKISH RELATIONS. Severance expected. Received April 18, 10.45 p m, Washington, April 17. Turkey is momentarily expected to sever relations with the Ignited States. The Sultan opposes severance, hut the Young Turks are anxious to obey Germany's orders and break oil' relations, PATRIOTIC MILLIONAIRE Received April 18, 5.5 p.m. Now York, April 17. A millionaire meat-packer has offered his entire output, .without profit, if necessary for war purposes. Received April 111, 12.50 a.m. Washington, April 18. The Senate, without dissent, passed the BonJl Bill. liaklmietelT, the Russian Ambassador, lias resigned. CONSCRIPTION BILL. Received April 19, 1.40 a.m. Washington, April 18. Senator Baker hns amended the draft of the Conscription Bill to provide that the classes to be railed up as follows: hirst., from 20 to 25 years of age; second, id to- :i2; (bird. .13 to 37; fourth, 38 to 42; fifth, 43 to 48.