UNITED STATES.

Taranaki Daily News, 23 October 1917, Page 5

UNITED STATES.

NINE MILLION DRAFTED. TO BE CLASSIFIED. THE LIBERTY LOAN. Received October 22, 5.5 p.m. Washington, Oct. 21. It ii announced that the nine million drafted, but not yet called up, will 'be divided into Ave classes catalogued according to the service for which they are most fit, thus securing the best military and economic results, and ensuring that the mo9t eligible will be drafted first.' It is unlikely there will be a second draft this year. The Liberty Loan of two and a quarter billion dollars closes in seven days.

THE ALLIED CONFERENCE. VITAL BEARING ON THE WAR. A DAY OF NATIONAL PRAYER. Received October 22, 5.5 p.m. Washington, Oct. 21. Mr. Maurice Low, correspondent in London of the Post, wires to the Post that the Allied War Conference; in which the United States participates, is to be held in London at the earliest date possible. He adds that it undoubtedly bears vitally on the war's future, and although primarily quoted for the discussion of finance, it necessarily follows that, the entire plan of campaign will be discussed, and a complete understanding reached between the financial and military chiefs and the United States, and the viewpoints will be co-ordinated. The Allies and United States' treasury officers feel that increased efficiency and perspective will be the outcome of free and frank discussion.

'President Wilson has proclaimed October 28 as a day of prayer for the triumph of the United States' arma.