UNITED STATES.

Taranaki Daily News, 18 October 1917, Page 5

UNITED STATES.

TAKING NO RISKS., SWEDISH MINISTER'S MAIL SEIZED New York, Oct. 16. The Washington correspondent of the New York Sun reports that the British authorities at Halifax intercepted a bag of dispatches from Sweden. These ar» now held in Washington. The Swedish Minister pressed for their release, but was informed that he must, agree to disclose their contents. A deadlock has arisen, and the correspondent predicts sensational disclosures. INCREASING WAR EXPENDITURE. \ New York, Oct. 16. The Washington correspfthdent of the New York World says that the United States is paying 40 million dollars daily or one-iourth the cost of the war. America's expenditure is the highest, that of Britain second, and that of Germany third. Authoritative statistics estimate that the total cost to August 1918 will b& billion dollars. CONSOLIDATION OF GOLD RESERVE. Washington, Oct. 16. President Wilson has appealed to the State bankj/to join the Federal reserve system an a thus consolidate the gold reserves and aid more-effectively the vigorous prosecution and successful termination of the .war, THE COMMANDEERED SHIPPING. . Washington, Oct. 16. The requisitioning of American shipping becomes effective to-day. Two million 'tons are involved. IMPORTANT CONFERENCE OF \ ALLIES. Washington, Oct. 10. Mr. Lansing, secretary of State, says that America is considering the advisability of representation at the Allied military conference in 'Paris this week. The New York Times says that the Paris conference is designed to unify the war aims of the Entente, of Russia particularly. The Entente will help Russia to regain her fighting efficiency and financial stability. It is believed the conference will discuss plans for a winter campaign, including Anglo-French ana Italian drives, the Balkan situation, Greece's adhesion to the Entente and the consequent strengthening of the armies in Macedonia, also the shortage of tonnage. General Pershing and Admiral Sims may attend the conference.